network security

Analytics at the source: A distributed approach to network security

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Analytics at the source: A distributed approach to network security

Network visibility and Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions are deployed to collect, view and analyze network activity to detect suspicious and malicious activity on the network. The majority of these solutions are built to move data from a collection point (or sensor) to a central repository for analysis. This approach has several downsides including issues of scale, performance, cost and accuracy (false positives). All of these problems can be overcome by solutions that perform…

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Product spotlight on cybersecurity

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Product spotlight on cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a constant priority for business as new threats emerge each day. Security magazine highlights a variety of cybersecurity products to protect data and businesses. BEAZLEY Quickly Detect and Respond to Threats Beazley Security’s Managed eXtended Detection and Response (MXDR) service combines human intelligence with advanced technologies and external data sources to provide clients around-the-clock protections. The MXDR provides total transparency to cyber operations, and uncomplicated endpoint-based pricing that includes unlimited data ingestion and long-term retention…

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Locking out ransomware: A new way to look at security strategy

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Locking out ransomware: A new way to look at security strategy

Ransomware attacks are accelerating at a record pace, becoming dramatically more frequent and more sophisticated. In fact, nearly 60% of companies experienced ransomware events in the last year, forcing desperate businesses to cough up a staggering $1 billion in ransom payments. That’s up from the $220 million that was paid to bad actors in 2019. Change Healthcare is just one recent example. The company was hit with one of the largest ransomware attacks within healthcare,…

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New APT Group

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New APT Group

Jul 08, 2024NewsroomCyber Espionage / Cloud Security A previously undocumented advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed CloudSorcerer has been observed targeting Russian government entities by leveraging cloud services for command-and-control (C2) and data exfiltration. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which discovered the activity in May 2024, said the tradecraft adopted by the threat actor bears similarities with that of CloudWizard, but pointed out the differences in the malware source code. The attacks wield an innovative data-gathering program…

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Enhancing Your Network Security Growth: New Partner Offers

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Enhancing Your Network Security Growth: New Partner Offers

Network security is the foundation of a customers’ security posture. Having a firewall that can adapt to your customers’ changing needs is essential to protecting their network. Cisco, a leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, understands this need and has introduced a range of new security incentives and promotions to maximize your profitability when selling Cisco Firewalls. The new programs are designed to be simple for you to leverage as you help businesses of all…

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Empowering remote healthcare workers: A collaborative approach

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Empowering remote healthcare workers: A collaborative approach

Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting remote work as a permanent strategy. In this new era, robust cybersecurity is critical. This article delves into strategies healthcare organizations can implement to empower their remote workforce and protect sensitive patient and corporate data. Understanding shared security responsibility With remote employees now relying on IT resources beyond the control of healthcare organizations, the concept of shared security responsibility becomes paramount. It’s not just about organizations securing as much of…

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Security Cloud Control: Pioneering the Future of Security Management

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Security Cloud Control: Pioneering the Future of Security Management

Organizations face a critical challenge today: attackers are exploiting the weakest links in their networks, such as unsecured users, devices, and workloads. This threat landscape is complicated by the shift from traditional data centers to a distributed environment, where protecting dispersed data across multiple touchpoints becomes complex. To address these threats, many organizations resort to using multiple security tools, leading to siloed teams, tech stacks, and management systems that hinder effective security. This fragmented approach…

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How Your Business Can Benefit from a Network Security Policy | TechRepublic

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How Your Business Can Benefit from a Network Security Policy | TechRepublic

With the increasing complexity of cyberthreats and data breaches, companies must deploy robust measures to protect their networks. This is why a network security policy must be in place to create security guidelines for devices that transport and store company data. An introduction to network security Every company’s network is made up of devices that transmit and store information. This can include internal and external systems, either company-owned or leased. To protect company data and…

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Living off the land in a victim’s network

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Living off the land in a victim’s network

In January of this year, the directors of the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared before a committee on Capitol Hill. During their testimonies, they attested to the present and growing cyber threat that Chinese state-sponsored cyber attackers, such as Volt Typhoon, pose to U.S. critical national infrastructure (CNI) — primarily communications, energy, transportation systems and water and wastewater systems sectors.  The…

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Top 5 Cloud Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

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Top 5 Cloud Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

As business data demands increase, cloud providers and their customers find themselves having to consider the implications of increasing storage costs, security risks and environmental footprint. Such impacts are of particular importance to U.K. organisations, as it is the largest cloud market in Europe. TechRepublic spoke to U.K. cloud experts to identify the top five industry trends emerging from the country’s burgeoning reliance on the fundamental IT infrastructure. These cloud trends are: Premiumisation of cloud packages….

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