A zero-trust future: Why cybersecurity should be prioritized for the hybrid working world

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the way we work, and one of our recent research studies found that nearly 65% of companies expect some or all their workforce to remain remote indefinitely. Unfortunately, last year’s sudden transition has c… Continue reading A zero-trust future: Why cybersecurity should be prioritized for the hybrid working world

Where Digital Meets Human: Letting HR Lead Cybersecurity Training

One of my favorite questions to ask when I’m interviewing a business decision-maker is if they are confident in their company’s current defenses. Most people tell me yes. So, I was surprised to read that an IDG Research Services survey commissioned by Insight Enterprises found that 78% of respondents reported that they do not think […]

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Zero trust network access: A safe journey to a better employee experience

Trust is a foundational element of society. When engaging in any social or commercial interaction, we need to be able to trust the people we deal with. And yet, one of today’s most intensely discussed IT security concepts is zero trust network ar… Continue reading Zero trust network access: A safe journey to a better employee experience

IoT malware attacks rose 700% during the pandemic

Zscaler released a study examining the state of IoT devices left on corporate networks during a time when businesses were forced to move to a remote working environment. The report analyzed over 575 million device transactions and 300,000 IoT-specific … Continue reading IoT malware attacks rose 700% during the pandemic

Ignorance is Bliss… for Hackers

Imagine standing in front of the CEO and company board of directors, asking them for a check for an obscene amount of money to pay off hackers that are holding critical data hostage and disrupting the company business. 
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Organizations ill-equipped to deal with growing BYOD security threats

Bitglass and Cybersecurity Insiders announced several findings from a report that show the rapid adoption of unmanaged personal devices connecting to work-related resources (aka BYOD) and why organizations are ill-equipped to deal with growing security… Continue reading Organizations ill-equipped to deal with growing BYOD security threats

Will New Executive Order on Cybersecurity Fast Track Zero Trust?

On May 12, US President Biden issued a landmark executive order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity that signals the need for governments and enterprises alike to boost their cyber defenses around the principles of zero trust in their fight agains… Continue reading Will New Executive Order on Cybersecurity Fast Track Zero Trust?

Three smart ways SMBs can improve cybersecurity

Most of us wouldn’t automatically equate small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) with having the most stringent security strategies. For starters, they don’t exactly operate with large budgets. That means less money for IT staff, let alone highly traine… Continue reading Three smart ways SMBs can improve cybersecurity

5G business smartphone shipments to grow steadily

5G business smartphone shipments will grow at a CAGR of 28% over the 2021-2026 forecast period, according to a Strategy Analytics forecast. High positive growth is expected in China, India, Australia, South Korea, UK, France, Germany, and the US, as 5G… Continue reading 5G business smartphone shipments to grow steadily

The zero trust security market continues to grow

The global zero trust security market is projected to surpass $66,741.3 million, increasing from $18,500.0 million in 2019, at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2020 to 2027 timeframe, according to Research Dive. COVID-19 impact on the zero trust security market Th… Continue reading The zero trust security market continues to grow