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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics.

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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

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Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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What is SASE? Secure Access Service Service Edge Explained

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The trends to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote work , and cloud resources drastically increase the amount of communication outside of the traditional network that needs to be secured. This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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More sophisticated organizations can further protect identity with investments in tools such as: Application programming interface (API) security : Guards against attacks using program-to-program communication protocols. Most mistakes remain hidden risks waiting to be exploited – especially in the form of exposed vulnerabilities.

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Top Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors

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Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. As the industry develops, several vendors refer to advanced BAS solutions as security validation.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

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As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Sophos delivers endpoint protection harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) as well as firewalls and network and cloud security products. Visit website.