The Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2) is a cornerstone of European cybersecurity regulation, imposing stringent requirements on critical infrastructure sectors. To ensure their resilience, NIS 2 mandates specific cybersecurity risk management measures. Let's break down these ten essential measures and understand their implications.

A password is compromised when it’s leaked in a data breach and made available on the dark web, allowing others to gain unauthorized access to your online accounts. This risk not only arises from a data breach; your passwords can also be compromised in a phishing attack or if you don’t store your passwords securely. Dealing with multiple compromised passwords can be scary and stressful, but luckily there are steps you can take to protect your online accounts.

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we’re going over five steps to building a robust cybersecurity mesh. The last few years have seen computing models and network infrastructure become increasingly fragmented and distributed.

Security remains a thorny issue for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), consistently topping the list of challenges for IT professionals in JumpCloud’s biannual SME IT Trends survey. In our latest edition, IT pros shared their real-world experiences and strategies around security, among other pressing topics. This blog will dive into those insights to reveal how SMEs are tackling the security landscape today.

Every day, headlines scream about data breaches and cyberattacks. Could your organization be next? If you’re not using Mandatory Access Control (MAC), you’re leaving your sensitive information vulnerable to unauthorized access. The fear is real – 52% of data breaches expose customer information, wreaking havoc on reputations and bottom lines. But what if you could drastically reduce this risk?

The managed service provider (MSP) landscape is experiencing rapid evolution as businesses increasingly rely on external IT support. To gain valuable insights into the industry’s current state, we interviewed Bill Hammelman of CCP Tech and Bill Hughes of Weehooey as part of the JumpCloud Partner Success Interview series. This blog post delves into common trends and challenges faced by MSPs based on their expertise.

When it comes to cybersecurity, ransomware is probably one of the first threats you think of. It seems like it’s everywhere — and it is. Ransomware is one of the most notorious cyber threats affecting individuals, businesses, and organizations globally. The frequency and impact of these attacks have surged in recent years, making it crucial to understand their nature and how to protect against them.

This blog is part of the ongoing “I&O Perspectives” series, which features insights from industry experts about the impact of current threats, networking, and other cybersecurity trends. As I embark on a new role with the Netskope Platform Engineering team, I am eager to explore how our company’s vision shapes the evolution of enterprise networking security.