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If mobile devices aren’t a high priority in your security posture, they should be. About two-thirds of employers consider smartphones “critical to agility and speed of decision-making,” and some would even consider phasing out PCs entirely. As a starting point, consider using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework. This set of guidelines from the U.S.

Just about every organization works with some amount of sensitive information, but the defense industry’s information is more sensitive than most. That’s why the United States Department of Defense (DoD) created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This cybersecurity model helps protect controlled data in the defense industry — and, by extension, the military personnel who rely on that data to stay productive and safe.

Cloud storage in SaaS apps has become an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes, with as much as 60% of corporate data now residing in the cloud. However, the convenience of cloud storage comes with the risk of data leaks, which can have devastating consequences. While cloud storage allows for easy data sharing and collaboration, it also opens up potential vulnerabilities that must be addressed.

Smart devices are everywhere — and one common cybersecurity myth is that security teams don’t need to worry about sensitive data stored on them. However, in a landscape where 75% of organizations have experienced phishing attacks against their employees, a robust security posture that includes coverage of your employees' personal tech is a must.

The typical workplace of the information age is no longer an office cubicle with a desktop PC. It’s an airplane seat, a comfy cafe chair, and a kitchen table — and it may not even have a company-issued device at its center. Research shows the productivity gains made possible by the growth of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. Yet empowering employees to do their best work wherever they are and with whatever devices they have at their disposal also comes with risks.

Imagine this: You’ve just started a new job at a new company when you get a text message that says it's from the CEO. They are requesting that you take care of a time-sensitive task. At first, you may think it’s a real request, but it’s more likely a pernicious form of SMS phishing known as executive impersonation, or CEO fraud. As we continue to rely on mobile devices for work, attackers are getting smarter about how they exploit our trust in these devices against us.

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ensure your data is protected. With users accessing networks from multiple locations, data passing through unpredictable endpoints, and a rampant increase in cybercrime, establishing and maintaining data security best practices has never been more important. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 2,365 cyber attacks in 2023, a 72% increase over 2021.

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, it’s not enough to guard against external threats. Employees have access to so much sensitive information and so many ways to share it that it’s easier than ever to leak data accidentally. These accidental data shares can jeopardize your organization’s compliance standing, expose your systems to threat actors, and cost you business. Everyone makes mistakes.

Working remotely using cloud applications is now the norm for getting things done. But while these shifts offer greater flexibility, they also bring new security challenges. For years, virtual private networks (VPNs) were the go-to solution for securing remote access. But when used at such a large scale, VPNs are inefficient, slowing users down and undoing the productivity gains that come along with remote work. Worse, they expose organizations to unnecessary security risks like lateral movement attacks.

As organizations embrace social media for networking, marketing, and recruiting, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) have become integral to business operations. While social networking sites offer numerous benefits for productivity, collaboration, and engagement, they also introduce significant security challenges, particularly concerning the handling and potential exposure of sensitive data.