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The Cyber Security Risks of The Remote Work Revolution

The COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a seismic shift in how we work, transforming remote work from a niche arrangement to a mainstream necessity. While this shift has unlocked numerous benefits such as increased flexibility, reduced commute times, and enhanced work-life balance, it has also exposed organisations to a new array of cyber security risks. Cyber attacks were expected to have cost the world $8 trillion USD in 2023, with that number expected to rise to $9.5 trillion in 2024 and $10.5 trillion in 2025.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 292 - SSID Confusion Attacks

This week on the podcast, we cover a newly disclosed weakness in the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard that affects common enterprise Wi-Fi deployments. Before that, we discuss CISA's Secure by Design Pledge for technology vendors before ending with a Microsoft research post on Quick Assist social engineering. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

Defender Fridays Wrap-Up: Cybersecurity in Space, Enterprise Security Monitoring, and more

This session of Defender Fridays highlighted the importance of enterprise security monitoring. As cyber threats become more complex, the ability to detect and respond to them is crucial for modern business operations. Wes discussed various tools that help collect and analyze data from both networks and user endpoints, clarifying the limitations of TLS interception and concluded by recommending a blend of network and endpoint visibility for a comprehensive and robust security strategy. Links.

Poor cyber hygiene causes over 50% of cybersecurity incidents

The security habits that companies and employees adopt on a daily basis are almost as important as the cybersecurity solutions they implement. Even if a sophisticated and seemingly robust cybersecurity system is in place, inadequate practices and usage can lead to cybersecurity incidents and breaches that have serious consequences. Failing to cultivate good cybersecurity practices in a company's culture can prove a determining factor when dealing with potential threats.

WatchGuard Wins Three 2024 Global InfoSec Awards

We’re delighted to share that Cyber Defense Magazine has honored WatchGuard Technologies with three awards in its 2024 Global InfoSec Awards program! The coveted annual awards, now in their 12th year, recognize information security (InfoSec) innovators from around the globe who deliver a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. A panel of independent judges selected the winners in each category.

Top 5 Mobile Security Threats and How UEM Can Stop Them

The proliferation of mobile devices has much to do with getting work done fast in modern business environments. Living without smartphones and tablets today is unthinkable. However, as mobile devices become central to our professional and personal lives, they also become prime targets for security breaches. Hence, mobile device security threats loom large. There are many SaaS solutions out there that help businesses thwart mobile security risks. All of them are equally important.