How do I select a remote workforce protection solution for my business?

Recent research shows almost three quarters of large businesses believe remote working policies introduced to help stop the spread of COVID-19 are making their companies more vulnerable to cyberattacks. New attack vectors for opportunistic cyber attack… Continue reading How do I select a remote workforce protection solution for my business?

10-point plan for securing employee health data collected for COVID-19 prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the business landscape and, over the past few months, employers have found themselves in uncharted waters on more than one occasion. First, it was getting entire workforces up-and-running from home practic… Continue reading 10-point plan for securing employee health data collected for COVID-19 prevention

How to protect your business from COVID-19-themed vishing attacks

Cybercriminals have been using the COVID-19 pandemic as a central theme in all kinds of crisis-related email phishing campaigns. But because of the dramatic rise of the number of at-home workers, one method that has become increasingly common over the … Continue reading How to protect your business from COVID-19-themed vishing attacks

Optiv Security opens its Mississauga SOC to secure Canadian enterprises and government entities

Optiv Security, a security solutions integrator delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, emphasized its continued investment in securing Canadian enterprises and government entities with the grand opening of its Mississauga-based security operati… Continue reading Optiv Security opens its Mississauga SOC to secure Canadian enterprises and government entities

Cybersecurity industry predictions for 2020 and beyond

When it comes to cybersecurity industry predictions for 2020, Optiv Security researchers expect to see a focus on privacy, evolving threat actors, pervasive deepfake videos, and increased election interference. “As we look beyond 2019 and into 2020, we… Continue reading Cybersecurity industry predictions for 2020 and beyond

Executives have to make cybersecurity a priority in order to secure their business

Businesses and organizations of all sizes have steadily begun to recognize the importance of cybersecurity to their success. As spending and awareness of the importance of cybersecurity increases, so does the demand for intelligence about how best to s… Continue reading Executives have to make cybersecurity a priority in order to secure their business

CISO role grows in stature, but challenges remain

In order to find out how CISOs perceive the state of their profession, Optiv Security interviewed 200 CISOs or senior security personnel with equivalent responsibilities in both the US and the UK. Perceiving cybersecurity Survey respondents indicated a… Continue reading CISO role grows in stature, but challenges remain