The importance of a zero trust-based approach to identity security
97 percent of senior security executives say attackers are increasingly trying to steal one or more types of credentials, a CyberArk survey reveals. As organizations move …
As DX acceleration continues, identity and zero trust need to be central in all business decisions
The pandemic-driven shift to remote work has significantly changed how companies are investing in identity and access management capabilities and zero trust security, …
70% of organizations recognize the importance of secure coding practices
A research from Secure Code Warrior has revealed an attitudinal shift in the software development industry, with organizations bucking traditional practices for DevOps and …
Attack volume surged by 48% during the first year of the pandemic
A Mimecast report details how threat actors targeted remote workers during the first year of the pandemic, March 2020 – February 2021. The report describes how attack volume …
Financial services and insurance faring better than most in the pandemic year
While 2020 was one of the most challenging years for every business, those in financial services and insurance have fared better than most. This is the conclusion of a deeper …
With more than 400,000 crypto scams created in 2020, increase of 75% predicted for 2021
The findings of a Bolster report, along with real life examples, clearly correlate the rise in crypto scams to the value and popularity of cryptocurrencies as well as the …
Challenges and benefits of using threat data feeds
Threat data feeds can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute. As cyberthreats proliferate, many …
Distributed and remote work creating a perfect storm for network security teams
Distinct priorities have emerged when it comes to responding to the needs of IT security’s rapid transformation, a FireMon research has found. The survey of 500 cybersecurity …
Continued WAN and application growth resulting in network complexity
The WAN continues to extend its growth, with the number of enterprises connecting to over 100 inter-regional sites growing by 50%, from 19% in 2020 to 28% in 2021, according …
61% of businesses say competitive intelligence has made a direct impact on revenue
61% of businesses say competitive intelligence has made a direct impact on revenue — a 17% increase over last year’s figure of 52%, a Crayon report reveals. Competitive …
Remote workers admit to playing a significant part in increasing their company’s cybersecurity risks
The COVID-19 generation of remote workers are admitting to playing a significant part in increasing the cybersecurity risks facing their companies. An Opinium research shows …
IT leaders adapting to new challenges by prioritizing collaboration, cloud and security
CIOs and IT decision makers (ITDMs) are looking to maximize investments and drive innovation after a difficult year which raised the profile of IT leaders in driving critical …