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The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation is an organization that oversees the financial sector within the state. The department is split into four divisions: Securities, Banking, Captive Insurance, and Insurance. Any businesses involved in these companies must answer to this department, and many Vermont residents have supplied the department with information to help it carry out its everyday role.

For the fourth consecutive year, we received a Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius! This fourth annual award celebrates companies that have gone above and beyond to provide strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

We previously reported independently on PDF-based phishing attacks skyrocketing and the rise of SEO attacks. A recent research study found that the combination of both is quite common. Most worryingly, PDF-based SEO attacks are poorly detected by common defense mechanisms such as blocklists, ad blockers or even crowdsourced antivirus services VirusTotal. PDF-based attacks can be anything from a website embedded in a PDF file to an email.

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that CRN has named two WatchGuard leaders to its prestigious annual Top 100 Executives of 2023 list. WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani is once again named as one of CRN’s Top 25 IT Innovators of the Year, a list recognizing top executives for their ability to drive innovation for technology products, solutions, and services.

For decades the principle of least privilege has been a fundamental component of cybersecurity. The principle of least privilege revolves around granting users the minimum level of access necessary to perform their tasks, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

You have A LOT on your plate as a healthcare administrator in 2023. From an increase in workplace violence and the need to keep medications out of unauthorized hands, to an abundance of private data to keep safe and costly medical equipment and supplies to protect, it might feel like your to-do list goes on and on. And, we don’t have to tell you, but the healthcare sector is expanding and evolving at an increasingly rapid pace.

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, enterprises are constantly seeking the most effective solutions to secure their networks and data. GigaOm’s Radar Report for Secure Service Access, GigaOm’s term for SASE, provides a comprehensive look at the industry, and for the second consecutive year, names Cato Networks a “Leader” and “Outperformer.” The recognition points to Cato’s continuous commitment to innovation and improvement.

A whaling attack is a type of phishing attack that targets senior executives. The act of whaling is usually perpetrated via email and involves deceiving victims into initiating actions that put the organization and its assets at risk. In this blog, we explore how a whaling attack works, why executives are targeted, examples of successful whaling attacks, and steps you can take to prevent them.

Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week we are exploring vital legal provisions to strengthen cybersecurity. The digital environment has developed into a fertile ground for cybercrime in today’s connected society. Governments all across the world have realized the need for extensive legislative protections for people, organizations, and national security due to the increase in cyberattacks.

What is the quantum threat, and is it real? The boy who cried (quantum) wolf: being honest about the threat and what it means for you A cryptographically-relevant quantum computer (CRQC) is a quantum computer that can run algorithms to crack or weaken existing (so-called “classical”) cryptography. Today, I’ll explain when — or if — this CRQC is likely to exist, what the real threat is, and how it might affect your data and assets.