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In today's digital world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. Traditional security measures such as firewalls and VPNs are no longer enough to protect against ever-evolving threats. This is where zero-trust network architecture comes into play. In this blog post, we'll explore zero-trust network architecture and how it can work alongside Wi-Fi security to provide robust protection for your network.

CISA and its counterparts around the world have published new guidance advising technology manufacturers to prioritize Secure-by-Design and Secure-by-Default in all product design and development processes, and urging customers to hold them accountable for doing so.

We’re thrilled to share that WatchGuard has been recognized with Three GOLD wins in this year's Globee Awards for Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations program. The Globee Awards are renowned for being the world’s leading business awards and aim to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding performance demonstrated by organizations.

We’re thrilled to share that Cyber Defense Magazine has once again awarded WatchGuard with seven wins at this year’s Global InfoSec Awards! The judges of this coveted awards program selected the 2023 winners based on three key areas of excellence including nominees’ understanding of tomorrow’s threats, today, provision of cost-effective solutions, and innovation in new and novel ways that help to better mitigate cyber risk and stay ahead of the next breach.

Firewalls are a key component in cybersecurity to protect corporate networks from external threats. However, these barriers must be accompanied by solutions that complement each other and build a layered security posture to help prevent vulnerabilities from exposing networks to malicious activity, at all and any cost.

The terms unified and integrated are often used interchangeably in the software world. However, security leaders must understand the differences between deeply unified and API-based integrated platforms within an organization and how they can significantly impact everything from cost to efficiency. First, it is essential to define the terms.

The global economic landscape is shifting. Cybersecurity skill shortage, inflation, and supply chain concerns are key issues contributing to price hikes and increased business costs. In this challenging environment, end customers are evaluating their spending, and channel partners, especially those delivering managed services, have been planning to raise prices on their services.

Why should organizations fund zero-trust architectures? The business benefits of zero-trust are significant. By adopting the "never trust, always verify" mindset, organizations shift to a more centralized security management approach, which can result in cost-effectiveness and a stronger layer of protection for resources such as identities, data, and applications.

We’re thrilled to share that the Business Intelligence Group has named WatchGuard’s George Grinnell an “Executive of the Year” winner and recognized WatchGuard’s Mark Allan Marra with a win in the “Manager of the Year” category as part of its 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards! Business Intelligence Group has also honored WatchGuard’s Customer Support team as a finalist in the “Organization of the Year” category.

It’s not possible to talk about a successful cyberattack without prior access to the target company's network. Initial access brokers (IABs) are the malicious actors that perform this first step, and they are making accessing enterprise networks easier than ever.