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The 443 Episode 231 - Cybersecurity's Toll on Mental Health

This week on the episode we have a discussion about stress related issues impacting cybersecurity professionals and ways to combat them. Before that, we cover the latest news including new 0click exploit protection from Samsung, the latest update on GoDaddy's security woes, and Twitters latest erratic move. 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.

Modern SOCs and MDR services IV: Deployment Models

Currently, it is possible to offer managed detection and response services from a SOC that are implemented in different ways. All implementation alternatives have their advantages and disadvantages, which must be carefully evaluated before deciding to adopt one or another deployment model. The most common deployment models include.

CRN Recognizes WatchGuard in its Prestigious Annual Security 100 List

Once again for 2023, CRN has recognized WatchGuard as one of the top IT channel security leaders in its prestigious annual Security 100 list for 2023. CRN’s Security 100 honorees bring a combination of channel focus and trailblazing, innovative technology to solution providers.

The 443 Episode 230 - Successfully Prosecuting a Russian Hacker

On today's episode, we discuss a recent court case resulting in the succesful conviction of a Russian national tied to breaking in to several publicly traded US companies. We also cover the latest details on the ESXiArgs ransomware attacks that have been impacting organizations globally as well as the latest CISA alert on nation-state ransomware activity. 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.

27% of MSPs forecast cybersecurity revenue will rise by over 20%

Like previous years, 2022 was marked by the relentless rise in cybersecurity threats, resulting in higher investment in cybersecurity solutions and managed services (MSP). According to Canalys Q3 2022 data, despite deteriorating economic conditions, the global cybersecurity market grew 15.9% year-on-year to $17.8 billion. Channel sales accounted for 90.6% of the overall market and were up by 15.9% compared to 2021, outpacing direct sales.

Modern SOC and MDR Series III: The Different Roles within a Modern SOC

Modern SOCs are highly specialized security operations centers whose objective is to detect attackers who have gained access to an organization's device or network. Built around complex environments, a team of cybersecurity experts who have been assigned different roles coordinate operations at SOCs.

WatchGuard Launches New Line of Firewall Products to Enhance Unified Security for Remote and Distributed Businesses

Powered by WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform® architecture, new Fireboxes deliver enhanced performance and added security capabilities that MSPs and IT admins can easily manage in WatchGuard Cloud.

Nearly 50% of healthcare organizations suffer from data breaches

The findings from a recent Gartner Peer Insights survey- Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry- show that nearly half of participating healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach in the past two years. As the number of connected and unmanaged devices increases, threats targeting IoT, IoMT and OT devices can undermine patients' confidence in the ability of healthcare organizations, and the industry as a whole, to deliver high-quality care and protect their safety.

This Valentine's Day, Swipe Left on Hackers

Online dating is one of the fastest-growing industries in the tech world. Online dating has quickly become a sustainable way to remain social and have a relationship with someone other than your cat. But what are the chances that you’ll be swiping right on a hacker? Mobile analytics platform, Adjust, reports that in 2021, 300 million adults used dating apps worldwide with 20 million users paying for premium features.