Live Webinar where Dr. Christine Izuakor, Cyber Security Expert discusses insider threat risks within the social engineering space.

Ransomware has become an annual event for many organizations, costing them millions in lost productivity and revenue. While there have been some notable successes in fighting off this threat, the industry as a whole must continue strengthening its resolve in order to safeguard against future attacks. Part of this can come down to recognizing the role that users and employees play in fighting off these attacks and providing them with info and tools they need to help reduce risks.

The Veriato podcast guest for this month is Michael Owens, the Business Information Security Officer at Equifax and an all around rockstar when it comes to cybersecurity. He joins Dr. Christine Izuakor to discuss how supply chains are like the "soft underbelly" to gain access to otherwise secure enterprise systems.

The rising ransomware trend in 2021 has made it imperative for CISOs and IT security leaders to evaluate and defend their organizations against this ominous threat.

Ransomware is typically initiated via phishing or social engineering tactics, these attacks often take advantage of human error for the successful delivery of the malware. These criminal organizations are impartial to the size of your organization. They target any company with data, and if you don't pay the ransom, your information could be posted to a public forum or sold on the Dark Web for profit. Most companies unfortunately are forced to pay due to system failure and file corruption.

The escalation in cybersecurity breaches as seen in 2020 has continued well into 2021. According to Verizon’s 2021 DBIR, so far they have looked into 29,207 incidents worldwide. These incidents boiled down to 5,258 confirmed data breaches.

In a crowded market with so many new products being released, it can often be hard to make sure you're getting the right tool for your organization's security needs. Purchasing an Insider Threat Detection tool for your organization requires extensive research, which can be very time-consuming.

With so many new vendors pitching "Insider Threat Detection", how do you separate marketing fluff from reality? Join us in our latest Podcast as we discuss selecting the right tool for your unique business needs.