Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

Although the benefits of homeworking are well-documented and recent events have proven that people can work just as effectively from home as they can from the office, many people will likely want at least a partial return to the workplace. It seems inevitable that the Future of Work is going to be a hybrid model.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

Most Compromises Exploit Unmanaged Devices Microsoft’s fourth annual Digital Defense Report for 2023 reveals that 80% of all ransomware compromises come from unmanaged devices and that 60% of those attacks use remote encryption. How does remote encryption work? How Does Remote Encryption Work? What Are Unmanaged Devices?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2022

VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow over a secured pipe. This worked extremely well for users accessing network resources remotely via their company-issued laptops and immobile home computers. Related: Deploying human sensors.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2023

Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions that can help your business make the most out of every opportunity. You can utilise modern tech solutions to outpace the competitors, as success in the industry is all about working smarter. While a great work ethic can help, industry insight is often the key to success.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

In many industries, working from home is here to stay – even as workers are vaccinated and lockdown orders are lifted. A survey from Pew Research Center finds more than half of employees, if given the option, want to continue working from home post-pandemic.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to novoShield, the new solution was created to shield organizations and end users against the rising amount of phishing attempts. With its real-time protection solution , novoShield seeks to address the considerable rise in cybercrime, including phishing, brought by the Covid-19 pandemic’s migration to remote work.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The first few parts of this series have all been somewhat technical in nature; part 1 was how much of a mess the IoT ecosystem is and how Home Assistant aims to unify it all, part 2 got into the networking layer with both Wi-Fi and Zigbee and in part 3 , I delved into security. What do I mean by a "usable" home?

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As organizations adopt hybrid work, they need to extend security to employees no matter where they may be located. The work-from-anywhere (WFA) model presents security risks, so it’s critical for organizations to provide enterprise-level security everywhere they work, whether at home, in the office, or on the road.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 22, 2021

More cloud computing solutions, remote and work-from-home systems and internet-connected devices increase risk from an expanded attack surface. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Learn the 7 keys to better risk assessment. |

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Part 1 was all about what a mess the IoT landscape is, but then there's Home Assistant to unify it all. Then in part 4 I focussed on the user experience because whilst it's great having all that digitised stuff in the home, it can't degrade the experience of the less technical users of the house.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, just as the shift to working from home required organisations to adapt and act differently, so will the return to the office. In this article, we discuss the preparation CISOs should consider making to offset a number of security implications that arise from returning your workforce from home and back to the office.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 11, 2021

Ondrej Vlcek, the Chief Executive Office of Avast, said that his company’s technology integration with Norton will help the firm build enhanced solutions and services, with improved capabilities. From September this year, Vlcek is said to become the president of NortonLifeLock and will then on become a member of the NortonLifeLock board.

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Webroot

JANUARY 25, 2022

If you’ve considered using a virtual private network (VPN) at all, it’s likely to establish a secure connection while working remotely or to connect to public networks. But privacy enthusiasts appreciate the benefits of a VPN even from the comfort of their own homes. Do you need to use a VPN at home? The VPN basics.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Employees are working from home, many of them permanently. They are also gravitating toward managed security services and cloud-based solutions. COVID-19 has changed the face of security forever. The perimeter defense model, which had been slowly crumbling, has now been shattered.

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Cisco Security

MAY 3, 2021

We’re honored to receive industry recognition for the hard work we’ve put in to make security less complex, more agile, and capable of defending against the threats of today and tomorrow. As the largest enterprise cybersecurity company in the world, Cisco leads the way with solutions that are driving the industry in SASE, XDR, and Zero Trust.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We worked that out back in the 19th century and everything was fine. This tweet from Adam Fowler that I embedded in the IoT blog series linked above perfectly explains the problem: I was looking at doing exactly this with my downlights, but the idea of the wall switch annoyed me - if it's off, I can't then voice turn on the lights.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Recently, the University of Illinois and the Harvard Business School conducted a study, and 16% of companies reported switching their employees to work at home from offices at least twice a week. Many enterprises have accelerated their use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions to support remote workers during this pandemic.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

All of this activity has put a strain on how companies buy and sell cybersecurity solutions. Traditional channels for choosing the right security solutions are proving to be increasingly ineffective. CyberXchange enables a buyer to easily search, compare pricing, and purchase solutions all in one place matched to their framework.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are risks associated with a remote workforce and the at-home use of business devices and IoT devices, but the right tools are available now to continuously manage these risks. Agility is critical in both networking and security in the mobile/remote/work-from-home (WFH) world. An Interview with Joe Green, Netskope.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

Everybody within an organization should work to establish and maintain good cybersecurity habits and measures, but much of the security burden falls on the chief information security officer (CISO). In comparison, 55% cited training employees in security protocols as a major challenge in transitioning to work-from-home infrastructure.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

Let's start with the elephant in the (Zoom) room: Work from home. That widespread adoption makes cloud more of a target for attackers, and the rapid pace of the transition to remote work has left some security gaps in their wake. It has pushed more organizations to the cloud and is increasing usage by those already there.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Fortinet is the only vendor capable of delivering a unified solution to simplify and satisfy the needs of today's three most common work-from-anywhere (WFA) scenarios—the corporate office, the home office, and the mobile worker. Learn more.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 5, 2021

As cybersecurity innovation has progressed, organizations have invested in multi-edge networking strategies to not only enable their work-from-home employees, but also support workers as they become increasingly dependent on cloud applications and environments to do their jobs. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

tag=Email Security'>Email Security</a> Depending on where you are in the world, it is now approximately one year since the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many employees had to start working from home suddenly. This is where advanced email security solutions can play an important role. This caused many issues.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The rise of personal gadgets, the shift towards remote work, the BYOD trend , and advances in AI have all contributed to home networks becoming an extension of companies' cyber defense perimeters. However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Optum Solutions is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, a leading health insurance company in the United States. Optum Solutions operates the Change Healthcare platform, which serves as a critical payment exchange platform for the US healthcare system. ” reads the SEC filing. ” reads the Reuters. healthcare organizations.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Manufacturing company Megablok was experiencing frequent network outages that were halting business productivity and forcing employees to work from home. Security risks have expanded during the pandemic from employees working from home on unsecured networks or personal devices.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A little more than 20 months ago, many people around the world were asked or instructed to work from home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The novel coronavirus outbreak of 2019 was declared a pandemic on 12 March 2020, and by April half the world’s population had been asked or ordered to stay at home.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Underscoring the global nature of the pandemic, a Madagascar man works from home on a laptop. Today’s columnist, Darren Guccione of Keeper Security, offers tips for locking down BYOD devices during the work-from-home era. WorldBankPhotoCollection CreativeCommons (Credit: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. IoT a Security Concern.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. The remote work trend, along with an expanding distributed workforce, has complicated network security at many businesses.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 28, 2022

A person working in the city of Amagasaki, in Western Japan, has mislaid a USB stick which contained data on the city’s 460,000 residents. The one piece of good news to emerge from this story is that the drive was both encrypted and password protected. The person reported it to the police the following day. Data in the cloud.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2024

Modern cars are the latest consumer “device” to undergo an internet-crazed overhaul, as manufacturers increasingly stuff their automobiles with the types of features you’d expect from a smartphone, not a mode of transportation. The woman tried every avenue she could to distance herself from her husband. She ignored his calls and texts.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Employees deserve safe and easy access to on-premises applications so they can stay productive, no matter where they are working from – an office, a dentist office, coffee shop, home, or any other place with a reliable Internet connection. Insiders can also pose a threat, unknowingly or purposefully.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

Consider your connections The router that handles the Wi-Fi in your home keeps the individual devices shielded from a lot of undesirable traffic. Protect your devices Use a fully updated anti-malware solution for all your devices. Don’t announce your absence from home or burglars might get drawn to your home.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2022

According to research from Cision, the cloud computing market will have grown a further £344 billion by the final quarter of 2025, taking the market past the £600 million mark. From office blocks to haulage companies, universities to restaurants, our processes are gradually moving online. By Jon Lucas, Director, Hyve Managed Hosting.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

SaaS Security Marketing Manager Laura O’Melia has always been interested in living and working internationally. The pandemic delayed her plans, but now that O’Melia’s settling into life and work in Australia, she shared how she made the move to work from anywhere and how you can, too. Taking the leap to work anywhere.

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