In large-scale SD-WAN deployments, both enterprises and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) place a high priority on ensuring that SD-WAN CPEs seamlessly integrate with the nearest Netskope NewEdge Network Point of Presence (PoP). Automating this integration process is crucial as it not only saves considerable time but also boosts business agility.

We’re excited to share that Business Intelligence Group has once again recognized WatchGuard Technologies for outstanding customer service, as WatchGuard claimed three award wins in the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards! The annual awards program celebrates the top companies, executives, and products that are leading the way in supporting their customers and developing the tools to help others find success. WatchGuard’s 2024 award winners include.

In the famous book “Code Complete,” published by Microsoft Press, author Steve McConnel emphasized the importance of writing code for people first and computers second for better code readability. This was in 1993, when cyber attacks were practically non-existent. Fast forward to 2023, we have a greater challenge: writing code for tackling hackers first and users second.  This challenge is compounded by the rise of cybersecurity incidents due to security vulnerabilities in code.

The cybercriminal threat actor FIN7 is launching spear phishing attacks against the automotive industry in the United States, according to researchers at BlackBerry. The threat actor identifies IT employees at automotive companies and attempts to trick them into downloading a Trojanized version of a free IP scanning tool. FIN7 is a Russia-based financially motivated threat actor that carries out a variety of cybercrime activities, including ransomware attacks.

As cyber threats continue to surge and malicious insiders pose significant risks, user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) tools have become an essential component of a comprehensive security strategy, helping organizations to detect anomalous behavior and hidden threats.

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions have become a key component of many enterprise endpoint security strategies, resulting in a forecasted market value close to $17 billion by 2030. This is due in no small part to the increase in remote work following the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend in which employees use personal devices for work-related activities, and the constant evolution of cyber threats.

It’s been reported that police have apprehended 37 individuals globally, alleged to have used a technology platform facilitating fraudulent activity through deceptive text messages aimed at defrauding unsuspecting victims. Law enforcement agencies focused their efforts on dismantling the operations of LabHost, the platform used by criminals to send these messages and lure victims to fake websites masquerading as legitimate online payment or shopping services.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee passed the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) on May 11, 2023. TIPA becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and groups Tennessee with California, Colorado, Virginia, and other states that have published their own data privacy law while waiting for a comprehensive federal law from the U.S. Government.

When high profile security events happen, it is essential for you and your team to have the information you require right at your fingertips. Using Panoptica’s powerful graph database and easy to use query engine, you are easily able to discover all the assets in all your cloud environments that could have compromised software installed.

Employee theft isn’t just a financial issue; it can erode trust and damage company morale. These employee theft statistics highlight the prevalence of workplace theft across key categories including data theft, time theft, fraud and embezzlement, insider threats, and retail theft.