Cyberattacks often target the retail sector, although many of these threats are aimed at the e-commerce channel, businesses have also reported incidents where in-store Wi-Fi access points and even IoT devices are exploited as attack vectors. This is reflected in several studies, which reveal that, together with the education sector, the fashion industry was one of the hardest hit last year and 60% of retail companies are at risk of suffering an attack.

We are thrilled to announce that CRN has recognized WatchGuard in its first-ever MES Matters list for 2022! This awards program highlights vendors that have proven themselves to be cutting-edge technology providers offering solutions that support the growth and innovation of midmarket organizations. CRN defines the midmarket as an organization with an annual revenue of $50M - $2B, and/or 100 – 2500 total supported users and seats.

As the leading customer relationship management platform, Salesforce is an excellent target for hackers looking to make a buck and steal sensitive data from all types of businesses. Recognizing this, Salesforce issued a requirement that takes effect on February 1, 2022, mandating all customers use MFA to access Salesforce products.

Security and productivity are two key areas of priority for any business leader. With the current trends in cybersecurity and remote work, companies want to provide access to capabilities that the digital workforce needs, with minimal impact on their experience and minimal risk. In the search for a good balance between data security and productivity, is cybersecurity awareness training enough? Some even find it a challenge.

According to our Pulse poll, over 50% of MSPs will use vendor consolidation as their strategy to improve profitability. Future profitability. That’s on the mind of all technology leaders, right? But which tactics are best to pursue? Earlier this year we sent a poll asking how MSPs plan to increase their profitability in 2022. Over one hundred responded.

Zero-trust cybersecurity strategies stimulate digital transformation of businesses. As this approach reduces threat risks appreciably, companies have more incentives to make changes to their systems or invest in new technologies. 59% of organizations take this view, according to the Watchguard Pulse Maturity of Zero-Trust in 2022 survey conducted with IT leaders from businesses across the world.

The number and frequency of ransomware cyberattacks are growing every year. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) recorded a 150% increase in 2020 alone and, as of last year, ransomware attacks have become the number one threat. Added to this, the recovery costs and downtime incurred can be up to 10 to 15 times higher than the ransom demanded by cybercriminals.

A few weeks ago, a cybersecurity analyst unexpectedly discovered that he could dump files from the hotel network system where he was staying in Qatar to his own computer using the sync tool (used for file synchronization). Through an HSMX Gateway, he managed to access a welter of sensitive data held on an FTP server used for backup purposes. This included personal information on guests such as their room numbers, emails, and cell phone numbers.

WatchGuard has once again been recognized at the annual Cyber Defense Global InfoSec Awards in seven categories, including the coveted Top Women in Cybersecurity title. Cyber Defense Global InfoSec Award winners represent the most innovative and proactive cybersecurity companies around the world that are constantly working to bring tomorrow’s cybersecurity solutions to today’s market. Check out the full line-up of WatchGuard’s 2022 Cyber Defense Global InfoSec Awards wins here.