Human error is one of the most common sources of cyber security events. Whether it’s poor password hygiene or uninformed users making risky moves, cyber criminals often gain access through avoidable errors made by employees. A lack of environmental awareness is often the window through which bad actors gain access to systems. For example, environmentally unaware security teams have not established the fabric through which visibility is possible, such as monitoring tools that throw up red … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing Cloud Infrastructure Errors
Approximately 94% of businesses use cloud-based technology. Two years ago when the pandemic brought a sense of urgency to digitize, roughly 61% of businesses migrated their workloads to the cloud, according to statistics from Techjury.net. And while the efficiencies found in cloud technology brought much-needed connectivity to these organizations, there is also a bit of risk involved – which is why cloud infrastructure requires an added layer for cyber security protection. One of the biggest … [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...]
Improved Network Security, Plus 4 More Benefits of SDN
A traditional network security approach, which involved securing the perimeter, is no longer relevant in an era where the perimeter has all but disappeared. Instead, companies are turning to virtualized network security through software-defined networking solutions (SDN). These solutions offer better visibility and control, which translates to improved overall security. As companies scale and take on ever-more-complicated cloud environments, network security can scale with them if their … [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...]
IT Security Best Practices for 2022
The job description of an IT security professional 10 years ago probably wouldn’t look too familiar to today’s description for the same job. The cyber security landscape has changed that much. And while the threats that were battled a decade ago are still around, cyber attacks have become more complex and definitely more prevalent. Take the internet of things (IoT) as an example. IoT had scarcely hit the market 10 years ago, but today, these devices are everywhere. In fact, the number of … [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...]
Implement SASE for a Secure Cloud Environment
When the pandemic forced companies to shift entire teams to remote work, it set off a series of events that left network teams scrambling to secure work-from-home environments. Now, IT security teams are asking if it’s possible to catch up. The answer may lie in secure access service edge (SASE). Unmanaged endpoint security is causing new challenges, particularly when companies continue pursuing cyber security strategies that are designed for traditional network infrastructures. The perimeter … [Read more...]
The Value of Outsourcing IT Services for Your Company
In a perfect world, managed IT services would be a one-size-fits-all situation. But the needs of one company can differ quite drastically from another. Not only do companies vary in the daily tasks they perform, but there is also the constant evolution of technology that informs IT needs that need to be taken into account. This is why outsourcing IT services to a managed IT services provider can offer a customized approach that is key to success for your company. Benefits of the Managed … [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...]