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Network security, Security

While we fire the boss, can you lock him out of the network?

January 12, 2024

Via: The Register

Welcome once more, dear reader, to On Call, The Register’s weekly reader-contributed column detailing the delights and dangers of working in tech support. This week, meet a reader we’ll Regomize as “Alvin” who regaled us with the tale of the […]


Network security, Security

G2 Names Sophos a Leader for Endpoint Protection, EDR, XDR, Firewall, and MDR

December 18, 2023

Via: Naked Security

G2 just released their Winter 2024 Reports, and Sophos is the only cybersecurity provider named a Leader across the G2 Grid® Reports for Endpoint Protection Suites, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall Software ,and Managed […]


Network security, Security

Sophos DNS Protection – Join the EAP

December 4, 2023

Via: Naked Security

Sophos DNS Protection is an exciting new web protection service now available for early access that will be provided at no extra charge to all Xstream Protection Sophos Firewall customers when it launches early next year. We need your help […]


Network security, Security

Viavi Solutions and Google Cloud unlock new opportunities for network optimization

September 14, 2023

Via: Help Net Security

Viavi Solutions announced the availability of NITRO AIOps on Google Cloud, creating an innovative solution that leverages VIAVI network analytics solutions and Google Cloud’s native service capabilities. The collaboration aims to address critical challenges faced by Communication Service Providers (CSPs) […]


Network security, Security

SynSaber OT PCAP Analyzer simplifies the network analysis process

February 15, 2023

Via: Help Net Security

SynSaber has launched OT PCAP Analyzer tool that allows users to view a high-level breakdown of the device and protocol information contained within a packet capture (PCAP) file. SynSaber’s OT PCAP Analyzer provides visibility into a snapshot of your network […]


Editorial

Why Your Business Needs A VPN

April 20, 2022

Via: Nakisani Jacobs

Today’s businesses, regardless of size, are vulnerable to hacking and data theft, which can result in significant financial loss. A virtual private network (VPN) uses advanced technology to protect your business data and keep you safe from online threats. A […]


Network security, Security

Manufacturers turning to zero trust to better secure their networks

July 23, 2021

Via: Help Net Security

In response to the 62% global increase in ransomware since 2019 (158% increase in North America) and over 40% of manufacturing firms suffering a cyberattack last year, Onclave Networks recommends manufacturers adopt zero trust architecture and security guidelines as supported […]


Network security, Security

IoT malware attacks rose 700% during the pandemic

July 20, 2021

Via: Help Net Security

Zscaler released a study examining the state of IoT devices left on corporate networks during a time when businesses were forced to move to a remote working environment. The report analyzed over 575 million device transactions and 300,000 IoT-specific malware […]


Mobile, Wireless security

How mobile operators view security in the 5G era

July 2, 2021

Via: Help Net Security

There’s a major gap in security capability among mobile operators, which in many cases is not yet being filled by industry partnerships, Trend Micro reveals. In the 5G era, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, operators could broaden their security […]


Network security, Security

8 Ways Ransomware Operators Target Your Network

February 22, 2021

Via: Dark Reading

Ransomware continues to plague IT security teams as attackers rework their campaigns to be more subtle, more effective, and much more expensive for the organizations they hit. Security experts predict the pace of ransomware attacks will accelerate this year as […]


Mobile, Network security, Privacy protection, Security

Recommendations to enhance subscriber privacy in 5G

September 4, 2020

Via: Help Net Security

There are clear benefits of 5G SIM capabilities to protect the most prominent personal data involved in mobile communications, according to the Trusted Connectivity Alliance. Addressing privacy risks The IMSI, known as a Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI) in 5G, is […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

Malware attacks abusing machine identities grew 8x over the last 10 years

August 6, 2020

Via: Help Net Security

Commodity malware campaigns utilizing machine identities are increasing rapidly, according to threat analysis from Venafi. For example, malware attacks using machine identities doubled from 2018 to 2019, including high-profile campaigns such as: TrickBot, Skidmap, Kerberods and CryptoSink. Researchers gathered data […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

Second wave of Covid-19 cyber attacks locked in

August 5, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

A further increase in cyber attacks exploiting the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic is highly likely in the near future, especially if there is substantial progress towards a vaccine, according to Interpol. The organisation said that should a vaccine become available, it […]


Cyber-crime, Phishing, Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

6 Ransomware Trends You Should Watch for in 2020

August 4, 2020

Via: Security Intelligence

A ransomware infection can have a significant financial impact on an organization. American digital security and data backup firm Datto found that ransomware is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. Part of that financial impact results from downtime […]


Network security, Security

Focusing on the Fundamentals of Network Security

July 15, 2020

Via: Security Intelligence

IBM X-Force has reported a huge increase in COVID-19-related spam. Malicious domains have also rapidly expanded during the first quarter of 2020. Focus on Security Fundamentals One of the key fundamental approaches for security is to ensure your security team […]


Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities

Seventy Percent of Firms Sacrifice Security for Faster Innovation

May 6, 2020

Via: Security Week

As IT infrastructures have become more complex, certain specialist functions have developed their own niche requirements connected to but separate from mainstream IT operations. Prime examples would include development, security and network. Over the years, these niche requirements have become […]


Access control, Network security, Security

Security Think Tank: Zero trust strategies must start small, then grow

February 18, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

It is widely recognised that the traditional boundary protection approach to security is broken, particularly in the era of cloud services and remote working, where it is no longer possible to identify your perimeter, or trust those who purport to […]


Network security, Security

What Is a DDoS Attack?

February 14, 2020

Via: Security Intelligence

After 20 years of prominence, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks may be causing more devastating effects than ever. The first DDoS attack occurred way back on July 22, 1999 when a network of 114 computers infected with a malicious script called […]


Network security, Security

Security Think Tank: No trust in zero trust need not be a problem

February 7, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

Controlling the network perimeter security of traditional organisations, focused on protecting the infrastructure rather than the data, and with limited mobile and remote access, has never been a trivial task. Yet modern trends of workforce decentralisation and mobile access, reliance […]


Network security, Security

Secure 5G networks: EU toolbox of risk mitigating measures

January 31, 2020

Via: Help Net Security

EU Member States have identified risks and vulnerabilities at national level and published a joint EU risk assessment. Through the toolbox, the Member States are committing to move forward in a joint manner based on an objective assessment of identified […]