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Warning: Pay heed to Data Protection Day
Multi-factor authentication

Warning: Pay heed to Data Protection Day

Data Protection Day, impending in Europe, serves as a global reminder of the importance of keeping sensitive data secure.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Is BYOD the final mile to Digital Transformation success?
Data Analytics

Is BYOD the final mile to Digital Transformation success?

The concept of bring your own device (BYOD) has skyrocketed in popularity as remote and hybrid working becomes the norm. However, security concerns remain.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jan 2022
How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker
Malware

How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker

Let's delve deeper into a Dark Web investigation which discusses the rapid growth of Dark Web activity and suggests ways to protect an organisation's data.

By Mike Schuricht • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Malware

Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

This year, a spate of high profile ransomware incidents has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach

Cybersecurity experts warn of the dangers of password reuse after the recent GoDaddy data breach exposes 1.2 million customers' data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Data Analytics

What is identity and access management and why is it so important?

The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace
Desktop-as-a-Service

Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace

IT and security professionals face increasing complexity and threats. Smarter security solutions and automation can help ease the burden.

By Anurag Kahol • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Malware

Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

The spate of high profile ransomware incidents this year has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
How businesses unknowingly leave themselves at risk
Malware

How businesses unknowingly leave themselves at risk

Recent cyber-events highlight the risks confronting enterprises that depend on a single vendor for their infrastructure, tools, and security.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry

Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Bitglass, consolidating technologies for protecting people accessing business data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report
Breach Prevention

Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report

Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge

Forcepoint to acquire Bitglass, integrating its cloud-native SSE platform into its cybersecurity offerings. Read more here.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Why phishing is a bigger threat than ransomware
Malware

Why phishing is a bigger threat than ransomware

Preventing today's increasingly dynamic phishing attempts requires next-generation 'on-device' web security that can block phishing sites.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the evolution of remote working risks
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the evolution of remote working risks

In this interview, we talk to Bitglass senior director of marketing Jonathan Andresen, who is back for his fourth IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
What to know when considering zero trust digital transformation
Malware

What to know when considering zero trust digital transformation

The security landscape is constantly changing, but SASE can help organisations tackle countless security challenges.

By Woodrow Mosqueda • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Why IaaS security should be a priority
Cloud Security

Why IaaS security should be a priority

Cloud infrastructure in IaaS is projected to see a 38.5% spending increase this year alone, making it one of the fastest-growing cloud services.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Security Information and Event Management

Why IT needs smarter cloud security

IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Malware

How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business

Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Cybersecurity

Ignorance is bliss — for hackers

Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.

By Woodrow Mosqueda • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021