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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity Mesh, Decentralized Identity Lead Emerging Security Technology: Gartner

eSecurity Planet

Gartner analyst Ruggero Contu noted that security risks are becoming external: the software supply chain , the public cloud , the trading of breached data, and IoT and operational technology (OT) are all threats outside of traditional perimeter security. See also: Top XDR Security Solutions for 2021. A distributed identity fabric.

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Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions

Security Boulevard

Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 11:02. Sep 28, 2021. Unfortunately, many organisations are relying on outdated technology and solutions, which may be putting their mission critical data at risk. Traditional backup solutions are living in the dark ages.

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GUEST ESSAY: Ransomware pivot 2021: attackers now grab, threaten to leak sensitive data

The Last Watchdog

On average, 80 percent of organizations are using up to 10 separate cybersecurity solutions, primarily anti-virus and anti-spam on devices and on-premise backup tools. Today’s technology and security strategies are falling short at keeping a company’s most critical asset – data itself – safe. billion this year. He holds a Ph.D.

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Recapping Cisco Secure at Black Hat USA 2021

Cisco Security

Cisco Security was honored to be a sponsor of the 24th Black Hat USA 2021 Conference – the internationally recognized cybersecurity event series providing the security community with the latest cutting-edge research, developments and training. Backups… Let’s Get This Out of the Way. ” -Wendy Nather.

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Ranzy Locker ransomware hit tens of US companies in 2021

Security Affairs

. “Unknown cyber criminals using Ranzy Locker ransomware had compromised more than 30 US businesses as of July 2021. The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.”

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N-able Technology Alliance Program Primed for Growth into 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

NYSE: NABL), the purpose-built technology partner for managed services providers (MSPs), is celebrating strong growth of the Technology Alliance Program (TAP) throughout 2021, adding more than 25 partners this year, more than half of which are focused on security. DURHAM, N.C.–( –( BUSINESS WIRE )– N-able, Inc.