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Webinar: 2023 Security Predictions - 15 Dec 2022

Every year, the WatchGuard Threat Lab team likes to dust off the crystal ball and predict the way cyber threats and information security will evolve going forward. Though we base our forecasts on quantifiable trends we’ve seen in the past, we also take the opportunity to extrapolate the more futuristic and dystopian cyber outcomes that might occur if attackers were left unchecked. In the end, our goal is to share how defenders must adjust to ensure we avoid the worst outcomes.

How to Prepare for the Next Zero-Day Attack

Sudden, unexpected, and potentially very damaging. Zero-day attacks are the perfect storm for malicious actors and one of the worst-case scenarios for developers, security professionals, and DevOps teams. Yet it’s not all bad news for those charged with protecting your code, software, and applications, as long as you expect the unexpected and prepare for it. Building a fast, effective mitigation response for zero-day attacks starts with these three tactics.

Going Beyond Unit Testing | How to Uncover Blind Spots in your Java Code with Fuzzing

Check out fuzz.ci/cli to try out the tool for yourself! While most Java developers already use unit testing to test whether their application behaves as expected, complementary testing approaches such as fuzz testing enable them to also check their applications for unexpected or strange behaviors that could lead to crashes and make them vulnerable to Denial of Service (Dos) attacks or Zero-Day exploits.

Best practices for application security in cloud-native environments

Editor’s note: This is Part 3 of a five-part cloud security series that covers protecting an organization’s network perimeter, endpoints, application code, sensitive data, and service and user accounts from threats. In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the importance of protecting the boundaries of networks in cloud environments and best practices for applying efficient security controls to endpoints.

Latest Cyber Guidance for Retailers from NCSC

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently published important cybersecurity guidance to help protect retailers, which comes right as the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Retail organizations are no strangers to cyber attacks. In fact, some recent large-scale retail industry cyber attacks have included popular brands such as Guess, Under Armour, CVS Health, Home Depot, and Target.

Ransomware Statistics, Facts, and Trends of 2023

Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber attacks to businesses and consumers. This type of malware holds files and data hostage until a ransom is paid. Ransomware incidents can result in data loss, financial losses, and even ransomware payments. In order to protect your business from ransomware-based data breaches, it is important to understand ransomware statistics, ransomware trends, and the best practices for ransomware prevention.