Most IT leaders believe remote workers are a security risk

57 percent of UK IT decision makers still believe that remote workers are a security risk, and that they will expose their organization to the threat of a data breach, according to a survey by Apricorn. This figure has inclined steadily from 44 percent… Continue reading Most IT leaders believe remote workers are a security risk

Majority of IT departments leave major holes in their USB drive security

For the second year in a row, the majority of employers are failing to equip their employees with the appropriate technologies, procedures and policies to ensure data security across the organization, according to Apricorn. The survey report, which pol… Continue reading Majority of IT departments leave major holes in their USB drive security

New infosec products of the week: September 13, 2019

Awake Security enhances its platform with the ability to identify attackers based on their intent Awake Security introduced Adversarial Modeling, an industry-first capability that gives security teams an unparalleled ability to identify attackers based… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: September 13, 2019

Employees are aware of USB drive security risks, but don’t follow best practices

Employees are aware of the risks associated with inadequate USB drive security – yet their employers aren’t mandating following best practices, according to a report by Apricorn. “The State of USB Data Protection 2019: Employee Spotlight” survey report… Continue reading Employees are aware of USB drive security risks, but don’t follow best practices

Do people with malicious intent present the biggest threat to personal data?

Against the backdrop of a complex and growing cyber threat landscape, organizations are waking up to the fact that one of the biggest chinks in their armour against a data security breach is humans. According to Apricorn’s latest social media pol… Continue reading Do people with malicious intent present the biggest threat to personal data?

Four differences between the GDPR and the CCPA

By passing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, the Golden State is taking a major step in the protection of consumer data. The new law gives consumers insight into and control of their personal informa… Continue reading Four differences between the GDPR and the CCPA

New infosec products of the week: December 7, 2018

Juniper Networks updates JATP Appliances to prioritize cyber threats from any security source Juniper Networks released new offerings as part of its Juniper Networks Advanced Threat Prevention (JATP) Appliances, enabling enterprises to detect malware, … Continue reading New infosec products of the week: December 7, 2018

Apricorn introduces its USB drive: the next-generation Aegis Fortress L3

Apricorn released the Aegis Fortress L3, which brings security validation to a high capacity storage system. The new range includes FIPS validated USB 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 drives, with military grade encryption that meets the requirements of regulated sect… Continue reading Apricorn introduces its USB drive: the next-generation Aegis Fortress L3