I’d wager few people had ever heard of Oldsmar, Florida, prior to 2021. That all changed in February when the city made headlines. The reason? An Internet of things (IoT)…
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Why You Need Attack Surface Management (And How To Achieve It)
Attack surface management (ASM) has rightly become a major priority for business leaders and digital defenders alike. The number of connected things is growing, and that means attackers have far…
Ransomware Attacks in 2021: Information Meets Emotion
“If you want to go quickly, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb opens the Sophos 2021 Threat Report, and in view of…
Cybersecurity Trends and Emerging Threats in 2021
The year 2021 is finally here, bringing with it the promise of a brighter future — but a long road ahead. In this piece, we’ll dive into five cybersecurity trends…
Build a Roadmap for Cyber Resilience
The current information security landscape is rapidly evolving. According to the latest research from IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute’s 2020 Cyber Resilient Organization Report, 67% of organizations reported that…
Mitigating Containers Risk Requires a Comprehensive Approach
Containers have become a staple among large banks and financial services firms, which have used the technology in production. It has captured the attention of the broader market, that hopes…
Deciphering Between Incident Management and Crisis Management
Cyber threats come in many forms and can severely impact business operations, brand reputation, financial standing and even lead to a lawsuit. Organizations must prepare to respond and manage cyber…
The Past, Present and Future of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
With the release of the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), we feel that it is an appropriate time to reflect on the evolution of…
What Are Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), and How Do You Find Them?
As organizations grapple with the explosion of new and novel threats, they are often constrained by both time and resources to address them. With the cybersecurity skills gap expected to…
Take a Proactive Approach to the Darknet Threat
Imagine this scenario: Everyone in your accounts payable department receives an invoice for a service your organization uses frequently. The invoice appears legitimate and doesn’t set off any alarm bells,…