A SOC audit (System and Organization Controls audit) is an important part of making sure that security measures are strong and that regulations are followed in the constantly changing world of hacking. SOC audits help companies show they are committed to best practices for security by checking their ability to keep sensitive data safe, keep operations running smoothly, and protect sensitive data.

Did you know that during the past year, DDoS attacks have increased by 117%? Industries including retail, shipping, and public relations have been the most impacted by this increase, with businesses seeing significant disruptions during peak shopping seasons like Black Friday. Businesses must understand how to stop these attacks as they become increasingly common and complex.

Since the late 1990s, millions have relied on the Internet for searching, communicating, shopping, and working, though 2.6 billion people (about 31% of the global population) still lack Internet access. Over the years, use of the Internet has evolved from email and static sites to social media, streaming, e-commerce, cloud tools, and more recently AI chatbots, reflecting its constant adaptation to users' needs.

As online businesses continue to grow, the need for secure, user-friendly authentication methods has become crucial. For Shopify merchants managing multiple stores, enabling Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) offers a seamless login experience, while Shopify Software Security Assurance (SSA) program ensures robust security protocols. This article dives into how both SSO and SSA can improve your store security and user experience.

You can share your WiFi password safely by using a strong password, creating a guest network, enabling your router’s encryption and regularly updating your router. Sharing your WiFi password safely is important because someone with bad intentions could use it to hack into your network, steal your personal information or infect your devices with malware.

In life, you get a lot of different alerts. Your bank may send emails or texts about normal account activities, like privacy notices, product updates, or account statements. It also sends alerts when someone fraudulently makes a purchase with your credit card. You can ignore most of the normal messages, but you need to pay attention to the fraud alerts. Security is the same way.

CrowdStrike is proud to announce that Adaptive Shield is positioned as the leader in the Frost & Sullivan 2024 SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Frost Radar, earning the highest and farthest-right position among all evaluated vendors. Adaptive Shield, which was acquired by CrowdStrike in November 2024, is recognized for its leadership in innovation and growth, with scores of 4.8/5 and 4.5/5, respectively, on the Frost Radar innovation index.

We’re excited to announce that SBOMs (software bill of materials) generated by Snyk's tools will include license information! This new capability is part of our ongoing efforts in our Software Supply Chain Security solution. The developer-first tools in the solution help you gain a better understanding of your app’s supply chain, identify potential risks, and take the necessary steps to get ahead of them.

Zero trust has become one of modern security’s most prominent strategies. Zero trust architecture is based on the fundamental idea that every network, user, and system must be verified consistently, instead of granting trust based on past access. Although zero trust is a commonly accepted practice today, it’s important to understand the pivotal role that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in defining zero trust architecture and other cybersecurity frameworks.

We are pleased to announce that WatchGuard has been honored with the prestigious "Security Vendor of the Year" award at the 2024 Innovation Awards. This recognition reinforces our ongoing commitment to excellence in cybersecurity. The Innovation Awards event brought together over 380 industry professionals at the Cordis in Auckland, under the Reseller News banner.