Back in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was in its earliest, scariest stages, researchers found that localized search trends could predict outbreaks more accurately and quickly than other measures. User-generated inputs on the internet provided access to useful and actionable insights. All of the predictions had been garnered from Google Trends and similar search-engine-based tools. However, there […]
How Does a VPN Help Secure Data and Control Access?
Securing sensitive data keeps getting more and more difficult as cyber attacks keep on rising. Because of how important it is to protect data, virtual private networks (VPNs) have become an inseparable part of many businesses, especially those that operate a lot online. This cybersecurity tool can serve many different purposes, such as encrypting data, hiding […]
The Pitfalls of Traditional Identity and Access Management Solutions
Click to learn more about Nathanael Coffing. Organizations are rapidly adopting new application infrastructures required to create new business models and customer and partner connectivity. While these technological advancements are providing a multitude of opportunities for innovation among businesses, they have also increased cyberthreats and risks introduced by the distribution of modern cloud apps, growing application programming […]
A Cybersecurity-First Strategy Requires More Than Employee Training
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! All month long, we’ll be exploring cybersecurity-related topics to help you (and your data) stay safe online. Click to learn more about author Danny Lopez. In many organizations, training is viewed as one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to educate employees on cybersecurity. While it’s more affordable than technology […]
The Connection Between Good Data Management and Enterprise Agility
Click to learn more about author Russ Ernst. The word “agile” is defined in one dictionary as “quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe.” During the last two years, however, the word has taken on an entirely different meaning for companies navigating the complexities of a pandemic. As the realities of a highly contagious virus set in and hundreds of thousands […]
5 Cybersecurity Best Practices Companies Should Follow
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! All month long, we’ll be exploring cybersecurity-related topics to help you (and your data) stay safe online. Click to learn more about author Troy Gill. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an important reminder for individuals and companies to reflect on their security best practices and ensure they are building the safest […]
Are VPNs Safe? It’s Complicated
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! All month long, we’ll be exploring cybersecurity-related topics to help you (and your data) stay safe online. Click to learn more about author Francis Dinha. Like clockwork, it seems as though every time you check the news you see a story about a major hack of an organization’s VPN. Colonial […]
Cloud Data Security for Today’s Remote Work Environment
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! All month long, we’ll be exploring cybersecurity-related topics to help you (and your data) stay safe online. Click to learn more about author Matt Shealy. As organizations continue to adopt remote work, more opportunities are created for both companies and employees. However, the shift to remote work also creates additional […]
Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Monitor in 2021
Click to learn more about author Gary McCarthy. Cybersecurity has never been as important as it is today. With more people than ever before accessing the internet for work or pleasure, the number of targets for cybercriminals continues to increase daily, as does the number of cyberattacks. In addition, factors such as the ongoing COVID-19 […]
The Transition to Remote Work Makes Zero Trust More Important Than Ever
Click to learn more about author Rajesh Ganesan. The current corporate landscape is populated by remote workers, many of whom are using non-sanctioned devices to access corporate applications and services. This transition to remote work is placing many companies at risk. According to the 2021 Digital Readiness Survey, 83% of information technology professionals say that the recent […]