Security chiefs report cyberattacks on business up since remote work enabled

Security chiefs report cyberattacks on business up since remote work enabled

TORONTO – A new report estimates nearly two-thirds of businesses globally, including 63 per cent in Canada, have seen an increase in targeted cyberattacks since they switched to widespread remote work. The report from U.S. -based Proofpoint is based on a first-quarter survey of 1,400 chief information security officers at mid-sized and large businesses in 14 countries, including Canada. More than half (51 per cent) the Canadian information security officers said that human error is…

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Two thirds of CISOs across world expect damaging cyberattack in next 12 months | ZDNet

Two thirds of CISOs across world expect damaging cyberattack in next 12 months | ZDNet

More than 1,000 CISOs around the world have expressed concerns about the security ramifications of the massive shift to remote work since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new survey from security company Proofpoint. The Proofpoint 2021 Voice of the CISO survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2021 and features insights from 1,400 CISOs at organizations of 200 employees or more across different industries in 14 countries.  One hundred CISOs from…

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Global cybersecurity leaders say they feel unprepared for attack: report

Global cybersecurity leaders say they feel unprepared for attack: report

A majority of global chief information security officers (CISOs) surveyed as part of a report released Wednesday said they feel their organizations are unprepared to face a cyberattack, despite many believing they will face an attack in the next year. The report, compiled by cybersecurity group Proofpoint, was based on a survey of 1,400 CISOs in 14 different countries including the United States. The results highlighted a brutal year for security professionals struggling to cope…

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Two-Thirds of CISOs Admit They’re Not Ready to Face a Cyberattack | Cybersecurity

Two-Thirds of CISOs Admit They’re Not Ready to Face a Cyberattack | Cybersecurity

By John P. Mello Jr. May 12, 2021 4:00 AM PT Two out of three global CISOs feel unprepared to cope with a cyberattack, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by a cybersecurity and compliance company. The 2021 edition of Proofpoint’s Voice of the CISO report — based on a survey of more than 1,400 CISOs in 14 countries — found 66 percent of the executives acknowledged their organizations were unprepared to handle a…

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Passwordless enhances access security strategy – but it doesn’t replace it

Passwordless enhances access security strategy – but it doesn’t replace it

Passwordless has arrived. The key components enabling the new authentication technology are all in place. The quality of biometric sensors built into modern hardware has improved drastically in the past several years. Additionally, virtually all new endpoints include a secure enclave or trusted platform module (TPM) enabling the secure storage of asymmetric key pairs. Bringing it all together, modern web protocols like FIDO2 are enabling smooth, secure mechanisms to create and unlock keys with the…

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Reinventing networking for education in real time – Cisco Blogs

Reinventing networking for education in real time – Cisco Blogs

Education is rapidly changing. Hybrid and distance learning have transformed the industry, and this has been accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back when I was attending grad school at Wharton, the “digital divide” was just a future concept. That concept is now a reality. For example, if my children don’t have consistent, secure access to the internet in a performant manner, their learning, and overall education is compromised. From the evolving role of the campus…

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Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Socio

Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Socio

The Next Generation of Events will be Hybrid There’s no question the pandemic has forever changed how the world works, accelerating digital transformations and putting a spotlight on solutions that enable productive and inclusive remote work experiences. This dynamic has been profoundly apparent in the event space; when in-person participation came to a halt, event planners were forced to adopt a virtual-only format. Now, as the recovery continues, the hybrid event model – one that combines…

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Take a Ride into Orchestration with your Cloud Operations Platform – Cisco Blogs

Take a Ride into Orchestration with your Cloud Operations Platform – Cisco Blogs

One of my most memorable work-related travel adventures was a visit to Denmark. Here, the event ‘happy hour’ was spent enjoying the rides and attractions at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen. For those not familiar, Tivoli is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, operating since 1843. After being mesmerized by the colorful lights that guide you, you will stumble upon attractions like the most creative fun house ever constructed. You…

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Study reveals growing cybersecurity risks driven by remote work

Study reveals growing cybersecurity risks driven by remote work

Study reveals growing cybersecurity risks driven by remote work | 2021-05-12 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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Home Working Parents and Young Adults Are Most Risky IT Users

Home Working Parents and Young Adults Are Most Risky IT Users

Young adults and parents of young children could be inviting cyber-threats by using work devices for risky personal tasks, according to new research from HP Inc. The computing giant commissioned two separate global surveys of 8443 adults and 1100 IT decision makers, to compile its Blurred Lines & Blindspots report, which details the threat from the distributed workforce. It found most (71%) employees are accessing more company data more frequently from home than they did…

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