The new year has kicked off with a flurry of data security company acquisition activity; five deals have already been announced. Companies making acquisitions are striving to improve their secure access service edge - or SASE - posture, enter new markets or bolster their technology portfolios.
After the occupation of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters Wednesday, an emergency response plan to ensure federal computers were locked down apparently was not activated, some experts say. As a result, federal security teams are likely scrambling to detect and repair any damage done.
An investigation at the U.S. Treasury Department has found that it suffered a "significant" breach as a result of the SolarWinds Orion supply chain attack, a top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee reports. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden said of the attack: "I promise you, there will be a response."
An ongoing spear-phishing campaign is spoofing the official Microsoft.com domain name and targeting users of the company's Office 365 suite, according to security firm Ironscales. Fraudsters are likely using these attacks to harvest credentials.
Are insurers getting cold feet over covering losses to ransomware? With claims due to ransomware skyrocketing, some insurers have reportedly been revising offerings to make it tougher for companies to claim for some types of cybercrime, including extortion.
Heading into 2021, enterprises have more endpoints to secure than ever. And fortified by its acquisition of Panda Security, WatchGuard Technologies now has a stronger endpoint security strategy. Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte discuss the dual evolution of targeted attacks and endpoint security solutions.
Users are increasingly working from remote locations and applications are moving to the cloud. The internet is the new corporate network. Traditional security models, built for the on-premises, data center era, can no longer keep up.
The Zscaler Cloud Security Platform integrates with the CrowdStrike Falcon...
In the three years since Equifax suffered a massive data breach, the consumer credit reporting firm says it has worked tirelessly to overhaul the security shortcomings that allowed the breach to happen. Equifax CISO Jamil Farshchi and other security experts weigh in on important lessons learned.
BREAKING DOWN THE NEW TRENDS IN ONLINE EXTORTION THREATS
Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing threats in cybersecurity, with damages predicted to crest $20 billion globally by 2021, up from "only" $345 million* in 2015.
This paper explains the evolution of ransomware by breaking down the new trends in online...
The Guide to AV Replacement provides in-depth information from leading security experts that will guide you through each phase of your decision-making process. From the critical elements you need to consider, to how to evaluate and review solutions, you'll get expert advice that can help you choose a security solution...
Organizations today have a wealth of security tools available to them but many struggle to take full advantage of the technology they have. Too often, this results in a damaging breach that could have been avoided if their solutions had been configured and updated properly or if detections had been noticed and acted...
Faced with today's complex threat landscape, many organizations are failing to successfully implement a fundamental endpoint security program, let alone a comprehensive one. The situation can be exacerbated when serious incidents emerge and the organization lacks the time or expertise to properly remediate the...
Automation can help you identify and respond to growing security threats faster and at scale.
Red Hat helps you protect your business by connecting your security teams, tools, and processes with a consistent, collaborative automation platform.
Download this eBook to learn how to automate security with Red Hat's...
Integration is essential.
Unified automation approaches require integration between your automation platform and your security technologies.
Download this eBook to read more about Red Hat's common and high level case studies that can serve as a starting point for your organization's security automation journey.
Many organizations get stuck in the vortex of endless endpoint security operational challenges. Solving this operational chaos is a must, especially when 68% of organizations have seen an increase in the frequency of attacks against endpoints in the last 12 months.
The need to boost efficiencies is clear. To get...
Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing cuinfosecurity.com, you agree to our use of cookies.
