Allowing employees to put their work hours in from the location of their choice was a topic of discussion prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but when work from anywhere became a mandatory situation in 2020, it was clear that cyber security strategies needed to be addressed in a new way. Identifying the right security solutions is among the most important things companies can prioritize to protect themselves from threats specific to remote work situations. After the initial scramble to equip … [Read more...]
Cyber Attack Tips: What the Experts Say
2021 was a hard year for cyber attack activity, but it’s possible that 2022 is shaping up to be even more challenging. Cyber security experts are weighing in on steps to take to reduce the risk of getting hit by an attack. According to CheckPoint Research, in 2021 there were more than 100,000 malicious websites and 10,000 malicious files circulating daily. Nearly 90% of organizations have had some sort of cyber exploit experience or attempted exploit occur, and 46% have had one employee … [Read more...]
Steps to Take for Zero Trust Security
Zero trust security had made a name for itself prior to the pandemic, but when remote work became a necessity instead of a preference, the need for zero trust security became truly known. It’s gone from a buzzword to an integral part of the security strategy. Most organizations have a hybrid model where a percentage of employees are in-office while the others are working remotely. And whether you’re fully remote or fully in-office, taking a look at endpoint security is probably going to be … [Read more...]
The Hybrid Workplace Requires a New Approach
There’s no denying that the hybrid workplace has become the norm. Part necessity and part employee-driven, remote work is beneficial on many fronts, but it also has its share of complexities as IT leaders juggle the needs of in-office and remote staff while simultaneously keeping up on the latest technology that manages workflow while adding cloud security protections. Hybrid Security Management Going with the status quo is rarely a good idea, but it’s particularly risky when you take … [Read more...]
Why IT Security May Be Well-Prepared for the Future
The pandemic forced IT security teams to scramble to accommodate remote teams that were abruptly shifted out of the office and thus the relative security of the traditional network perimeter. The same situation that wreaked havoc on IT from a cyber security standpoint may be equally effective at helping them prepare for the future. A new set of findings from Sophos are the result of a survey including 5,400 IT managers from 30 countries. The experiences of those professionals are varied in … [Read more...]
How SASE Secures the Post-Pandemic Network
The exodus from the office during the pandemic has driven permanent changes in the shape of the corporate network. Growth in the area of internet of things (IoT) and mobile devices as well as cloud computing have altered how the network is managed and protected. Network IT teams are increasingly applying the principles of the secure access service edge (SASE) to bolster cyber security efforts. The changing nature of network access has only served to further complicate an already-blurred … [Read more...]