The way we connect in the workplace has changed. For one, “the workplace” isn’t just limited to the office anymore, and that means instead of relying on a corporate network, employees are using the internet to get their work done. While this has been a game-changer for enabling productivity, this reliance on the internet also opens you up to a host of internet-based threats.
Widespread interest in quantum computing continues to expand as computer innovators, scientists, and technology industry leaders vie to position themselves at the top of the pack for quantum computing prowess. As the buzz continues, I’d like to discuss Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQC) in simple terms.
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Malicious hackers, hell-bent on infiltrating an organisation, have no qualms about exploiting even the most tragic events. Take, for instance, the horrific crowd crush that occurred in Seoul's nightlife district of Itaweon on 29 October, when over 150 people were killed during Halloween festivities.
Traditional or static authorization methods no longer meet the demands of today’s digital business environment. Data breaches are on the rise (a 23% increase in 2021, as per the Identity Theft Resource Center), forcing organizations to re-evaluate their security and compliance practices.
We are generating more data than ever before due to companies' increasing reliance on data to drive their decisions. However, thanks to the possibilities of the digital age, we no longer need cabinets full of documents or huge archive rooms to store data. While it is now easier to store data, the importance of information security is much more significant. That's why users and authorities constantly ask organizations to take more robust data security measures.
TFiR has produced its brand-new video show called Let’s See. This is the first time that TFiR has come up with a demo show where we will get to see how some of the technologies and products work.
Today, as a part of our v27 software release, we are launching enhanced IDS rules management functionality, extending analyst visibility around hosts, devices, users, and more, and upgrading the Corelight Software Sensor to give customers more NDR deployment flexibility.
Credential stuffing is on the rise. The number of annual credential spill incidents nearly doubled between 2016 and 2020, according to the F5 Labs 2021 Credential Stuffing Report. Organizations need to be wary of sophisticated attackers or risk becoming a victim of a credential stuffing attack. As one of the most common account takeover techniques, your team must be equipped with the knowledge necessary to prevent this from happening.
State and local governments can have a tough time employing cybersecurity solutions for reasons that range from the bandwidth it takes to find and vet the right products to the reality of budget constraints.
