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You should always choose the right tool for the job. But what about the tools used in cyber security? They seem to change quite often, which leads to a situation where organizations find themselves using the wrong tools. This results in a host of problems, which in a permanently hybrid
If you’re worried about cyber attacks, your fears are well-founded, because nearly six times per minute, ransomware attacks hit companies like yours. It’s not just limited to large companies; small businesses are also being targeted. Cyber resilience should be part of every strategy moving forward. Cyber resilience takes
Generative AI is generating a lot of discussion for its ability to push creative boundaries, but cyber security experts are equally as interested in the risks associated with it. For example, hackers are using generative AI to compose more enticing phishing emails and for upgrading malicious exploits commonly found in
Cyber crime is a big business. It’s an industry that will cost the world an estimated $8 trillion in 2023. Being proactive about cyber hygiene will help prevent you from adding to cyber criminals’ coffers. The “2022 Official Cybercrime Report” outlines the risks organizations face this year with the
More companies are pursuing network solutions that allow Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) advances to improve network performance and efficiency, resulting in benefits like cost savings and lightening the load for IT teams. But if network data is lacking in quality or frequency, it may be impossible to
From cyber security to digital transformation and upgrading applications, there is seemingly no end to the evolution of business technologies that help organizations succeed. But how do you know which ones are going to benefit your company?There are so many complex challenges facing IT operations that simplification seems to
As companies adapt to what has become, for many, a permanently hybrid work environment, it is shaping the direction of digital transformation and how IT investments are prioritized. One of the biggest challenges for IT security teams is balancing the need for quality, consistent work experiences across any location with
Human detection and response (HDR) initiatives are helping organizations find a new approach for reacting to threats that are engineered by humans. It’s an approach to human risk management that can be vastly important to organizations of all sizes, as cyber threats are pervasive. These threats could be an
Cyber security has plagued organizations for decades, but when remote work teams became an overnight reality for companies, security breaches also increased in frequency. By partnering with the right tech-savvy professional, you can avoid the common mistakes associated with implementing a security solution. Educating the Workforce Before spending a lot
Installing network connectivity at a new branch office used to be a time-consuming process. It might take weeks, or even months, to establish multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) pathways, and a network professional would need to be on-site to ensure that all devices were correctly configured. Today, network virtualization has streamlined
Among the number of factors influencing networking technologies, any one of them would be enough to shake up an industry: the move to the cloud, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the permanency of hybrid and remote work environments. Together, they are causing some technology trends to shift. Here are four that
Nobody can truly predict what could unfold for business trends in 2023. It’s been an interesting time for companies in all industries over the last three years, which provides some direction for what could happen over the coming months. One thing that is certain is that as you navigate
Cyber security weighs heavy on the minds of IT leaders in every industry, and the pandemic has only made the worry about digital risk more pressing. With so many companies now using a hybrid model of work-from-home and in-office teams, there are more targets for cyber criminals, resulting in a
The pandemic convinced companies that remote work could be both productive and profitable, and workers appreciate the work-life balance stemming from remote opportunities. In some cases, companies are adopting a permanent hybrid work model, allowing employees more flexibility in their locations and schedules. But equipping the network and applications for
Many companies were using cloud technology and equipping remote work before the pandemic started. However, COVID-19 forced companies to get the answer to a question they had been pondering for years: could a permanent remote work environment be sustainable on a long-term basis? The answer is yes, thanks to secure
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses were already pursuing digital solutions to their most pressing business challenges. The ability to provide an excellent customer experience and optimize productivity had many opting for cloud migration when there was an opportunity for an upgrade. But these widespread changes are coming with technology challenges.
Cyber attacks have gotten so commonplace that companies no longer wonder if they’ll get hit by an attack but when it will happen. The hybrid work conditions that began during the pandemic have only exacerbated the situation. The reaction from organizations, small and large, has been to build up
Cyber security threats were already ramping up before the pandemic hit. Still, with the abrupt change to remote work and the permanent shift to remote and hybrid work environments, cyber security concerns have become more complex. Here are three challenges that have created complexity in addressing cyber security threats: Multiplication
Malicious actors are always looking for low-hanging fruit. In a post-pandemic world, that image may represent companies still operating with a pre-COVID cyber security posture. While many companies raced to adopt cloud solutions, the corresponding changes to security haven’t necessarily been pursued with as much urgency. There are steps
The pandemic accelerated cloud adoption, with many companies racing to implement cloud solutions that would accommodate their business processes with a geographically dispersed team. The result was a cobbled-together IT environment that introduced a complex and vulnerable security plane. Rather than address cyber security from a cloud-native approach, many companies
Identity sprawl is such a common challenge for companies that you may be tempted to dismiss effective identity management as a possibility. But there are two key reasons you should prioritize identity management: * It is achievable and necessary. * Your employees having different usernames and passwords across different applications presents a
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies equipped their few remote workers with virtual private networks (VPNs), but now that a permanently hybrid workplace has become the reality for a large segment of the workforce, IT security teams are changing their strategy. Zero trust is being adopted as a policy to
More than two years after the pandemic forced companies into remote work, the post-pandemic workplace does not bear much resemblance to its pre-pandemic version. While some employers are bringing their employees back into the office in an attempt to restore normalcy, others are fully embracing the hybrid model. Companies moving
Between the high levels of productivity witnessed during the pandemic and a struggling labor market, companies don’t have much argument to support ending remote work. As managers get comfortable with permanently remote or hybrid teams, IT executives have been forced to address vulnerabilities related to dispersed workforces. For many,
How’s your security posture in this post-pandemic era? It’s a question many companies are asking now as they assess where they stand after the initial scramble of the pandemic and how they can meet today’s needs while preparing for the future. The first priority when companies went