A collection of 32 posts
Cyber security is a complex animal that is only growing more complicated. From the increasing frequency of attacks to the expanding threat landscape with cloud migration and remote work, security policies struggle to keep up. Many are pursuing zero trust strategies as a way to better protect their data and
The COVID-19-related supply chain difficulties plaguing every industry have not left the tech sector untouched. From servers to semiconductor chips and other key hardware and devices, any upgrade to a data center or IT infrastructure has been affected by shortages. Given that there may be at least another year of
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs aren’t a new development, but they have grown in recent years due to the benefits they deliver to both employer and employee. For many companies that didn’t have policies in place around remote work, BYOD was the only approach that could keep them operational during
The quick transition companies made to remote work in the early days of the pandemic has accelerated many digital transformation plans. But in cyber security and networking, there has been a tendency to equate work-from-anywhere with home office environments. These two are not the same; rather, home office is a
You probably never expected to see a Peloton bike on your corporate network, nor a Tesla. Maybe a rogue fitness tracker here or there, but definitely not a Google Home. In post-pandemic networking, managing internet of things (IoT) security has become a maze of company-owned devices mixed with personal tools
There’s no denying the positive attributes of the remote-work scenario, but there is also the reality of remote-work security risks to take into account. Security experts like to talk about “attack surfaces” when addressing various security situations, and the surface definitely became more target rich recently. The rush to
This year we’ve seen a massive shift in distributed workforce. Call it work-from-home, call it distributed, call it work-from-anywhere, call it whatever you want… but the reality is that your employees who used to be in your office, using your computer equipment attached to your network, are now somewhere
No matter how much money you spend on security, you are never going to prevent an incident, a bridge, a hack- something -penetrating your network. I’m not saying this as a you should throw your hands up in the air and just say, “Oh we give up because we
Enterprises are advancing in their pursuit of digital transformation strategies, looking for ways to boost power while reducing costs around mission-critical business processes through cloud-based technologies. Security teams face new challenges as they enable the organization to share data across the enterprise while taking steps to ensure a zero-trust environment
The pandemic has upended how enterprises work, and not the least of all affected is the typical IT security team’s threat model. Many employees have been relocated to a home office during the pandemic, introducing new security challenges related to home networks, as well as all the devices connected
Max Clark talks with Open System’s Sr. Director of Product Management Threat Response, Dave Martin, and Head of Sales Engineering North America, Roman Jeitziner. Dave and Roman provide an in-depth discussion on what cyber hygiene and security are, how they can make life easier, and how to balance priorities
The number of companies in the country that have been compromised by malware is going to increase exponentially due to the global pandemic, so companies must prepare themselves. In this episode of Tech Deep Dive, Max Clark talks with National Cyber Security Specialist, Ivan Paynter, about why security is not,
In this episode, Max Clark talks with Josh Garland, the Regional Sales Director at Cato Networks. Josh offers insight into how Cato Networks provides an Integrated Security solution to businesses spread out across the country and the globe. Episode Transcript: INTRO: [00.00] Welcome to the Tech in 20 Minutes
In this episode, Max Clark talks with Jim Anthony, AppGate’s VP of Cybersecurity, about AppGate’s approach to secure access. Jim breaks down Zero Trust Network Security and explores the security problems that can be addressed by their Software-Defined Perimeter. Episode Transcript: INTRO: [00:00] Welcome to the Tech
Businesses have a core responsibility to protect their user’s information and employee information. When it comes to security, oftentimes, business leaders tend to believe that they are not at risk of a security breach. In this episode of the podcast, Max Clark speaks with Dave Nuti, the Head of
Most people believe that their business could never be the target of a cyberattack, but if you have internet within your environment, then you are a target. In this episode of the podcast, Max Clark talks with Intelisys National Cyber Security Specialist, Ivan Paynter, on how not to be overwhelmed
In this episode of Tech Deep Dive, Max Clark talks with Ntirety’s Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Riley, about what cybersecurity is today and how Ntirety works with their clients to create the kind of boundaries to move forward safely and compliantly without having an impact on the user.
Remote teams are growing in enterprises, due to the widespread use of cloud solutions and mobile devices that make it possible to work anywhere, anytime. With data security a prime topic for businesses in every industry, remote team security is often one of the more pressing areas requiring attention. Here
While enterprises are encouraged not to base their entire security strategy on the purchasing of cyber insurance, most IT security teams consider it a wise investment. Though cyber insurance adds an expense, it’s a far more manageable expense than the cost of a major breach. Why, then, are so
The Internet of Things (IoT) is all the rage, but before you dive in, make sure you know about the security risks inherent. You might not think that a nifty little device that’s on your network can be a potential cloud security data risk, but many have learned the
In order to speed time to market and control development expenses, many enterprises are turning to platform as a service. This cloud-based solution offers the ability to develop new business applications, then run and manage them without investing in the underlying infrastructure necessary to support them. The service provider supplies
If you’ve had your ear to the ground where cyber security is concerned, you have witnessed the evolution of threats over recent years. They’ve become more prevalent, more dangerous, and more invasive as cyber criminals develop new ways of gaining access to your system. It has become incumbent
When surveying your workplace for security risks, mobile devices have to be among the most concerning. Hackers are working their way around traditional mobile data security, requiring organizations to step up their security planning. Rethinking the approach to mobile data security should include strengthening best practices, such as backing up
Nobody wants to compromise security, but most business leaders are also focused on keeping the workflow without interruption. It falls on IT decision-makers to bring in solutions that will keep a network running seamlessly without sacrificing security. What they’re finding is that software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) security is