Protecting the human attack surface from the next ransomware attack

As we head into 2021, ransomware is making another resurgence, particularly in targeted attacks from highly organized hacker groups. In fact, cybercrime is surging since the start of the pandemic. When IT and security professionals plan how to respond,… Continue reading Protecting the human attack surface from the next ransomware attack

49% of employees prefer a hybrid work arrangement

More companies are calling workers back to the office, but will they readily return? A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows that about 1 in 3 professionals (34%) currently working from home due to the pandemic would look for a new job if… Continue reading 49% of employees prefer a hybrid work arrangement

Increasing need for ITOps process automation due to digital transformation

There’s an increasing need for process automation in IT Operations (ITOps) as a result of organizations’ digital transformation initiatives to meet customer and employee demands, as well as remote and hybrid work policies brought on by the pandem… Continue reading Increasing need for ITOps process automation due to digital transformation

Remote work: One of the legacies of the pandemic

An expectation on the part of workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often will be one of the legacies of the pandemic, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. 89 percent of people said their preference i… Continue reading Remote work: One of the legacies of the pandemic

Businesses shifting to remote work need to focus on securing endpoint devices

Forrester Consulting conducted a study that shines a light on the increasingly complex realities of digital transformation, its impact on enterprise endpoint security for remote and hybrid workforces, and the need for proactive endpoint resilience stra… Continue reading Businesses shifting to remote work need to focus on securing endpoint devices

How well have remote workers adapted one year on?

Remote workers are still struggling with distracting working environments, stress and an ‘always-on’ culture after a year of working from home, an Egress research has revealed. One year on report found that three-quarters of remote workers reported fee… Continue reading How well have remote workers adapted one year on?

Continued WAN and application growth resulting in network complexity

The WAN continues to extend its growth, with the number of enterprises connecting to over 100 inter-regional sites growing by 50%, from 19% in 2020 to 28% in 2021, according to Aryaka. This is coupled with continued application growth, with the number … Continue reading Continued WAN and application growth resulting in network complexity

Hidden areas of security and the future of hybrid working

The pandemic has changed how many companies operate in a short period of time. Over the last year we’ve witnessed most organizations with office-based workforces having to transition to remote working. Now, with the UK government’s roadmap out of lockd… Continue reading Hidden areas of security and the future of hybrid working

IT leaders adapting to new challenges by prioritizing collaboration, cloud and security

CIOs and IT decision makers (ITDMs) are looking to maximize investments and drive innovation after a difficult year which raised the profile of IT leaders in driving critical workplace innovation, according to Cisco. Over the past twelve months, CIOs a… Continue reading IT leaders adapting to new challenges by prioritizing collaboration, cloud and security

Securing a hybrid workforce with log management

Moving to a remote workforce in response to the pandemic stay-at-home orders meant that IT departments needed to address new risks, e.g., insecure home networks. However, as they begin to move back into offices, many of these challenges will remain. Ev… Continue reading Securing a hybrid workforce with log management