Category Archives: WatchGuard

New infosec products of the week​: January 27, 2017

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Prevent DNS-based data exfiltration and detect malware Delivered as a service, Infoblox ActiveTrust Cloud addresses the needs of global enterprises with a mobile workforce and growing branch offices which often don’t have dedicated IT staff or adequate security measures in place. The new solution provides protection for devices on or off the premises, prevent DNS-based data exfiltration, automatically stops device communications with command-and-control servers, and allows rapid investigation of threats. Aegis Secure Key 3z hardware-encrypted … More → Continue reading New infosec products of the week​: January 27, 2017→

What resellers think about threats to customers

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A new survey, designed to capture the reseller’s perspective on customer cyber threat concerns and their overall understanding of the firewall market, examined the views of more than 1,400 WatchGuard partner organizations across the globe. What threats do resellers think customers are most concerned about? According to the survey, 83 percent of resellers believe that ransomware will be their customers’ largest concern this year. In addition, 16 percent believe the majority of their customers would … More → Continue reading What resellers think about threats to customers→

Will 2017 be the year of ransomworm?

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It’s safe to say that 2016 was the year of ransomware. More specifically, the year of crypto-ransomware, that nefarious variant that encrypts files and holds them captive until a ransom is paid. Since the release of Cryptolocker in late 2013, crypto-ransomware has exploded, and 2016 was a banner year. As a matter of fact, according to the FBI, cyber criminals used ransomware to steal more than $209 million from U.S. businesses in just the first … More → Continue reading Will 2017 be the year of ransomworm?→

Network security: A team sport for SMBs

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The increased volume and frequency of cyberattacks has made information security an everyday issue of great importance, regardless of your geographical location, industry, language or culture. Soccer, often regarded as the world’s most popular sport, is a similar universal phenomenon – one that lends itself well as a lens to see how SMB teams can work together to mitigate security risks. While the digital age and modern technology has allowed SMBs to compete in new … More → Continue reading Network security: A team sport for SMBs→

Google wants to revamp public Wi-Fi networks, but what about security?

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William Shakespeare once wrote, “the eyes are the windows to your soul,” but if you ask savvy retailers, they might say it’s guest Wi-Fi. Why? New Wi-Fi systems allow them to use powerful features like social media integration, SMS and email to gather key information about customers and connect with them long after they leave a brick and mortor location. While these features are good for both the business and its customers, they can also … More → Continue reading Google wants to revamp public Wi-Fi networks, but what about security?→