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New IDC Best in Future of Connectedness North America Awards Open for Submissions

September 23, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

New awards showcase organizations that rethink the way people, things, processes, and applications connect to enable the seamless flow of data and drive business outcomes NEEDHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Connectedness–International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced the inaugural IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Connectedness North America Awards, designed to recognize organizations that are able to rethink […]

Report: DDoS Attacks Increasing As Record-Setting Year Is Anticipated

Ransomware gangs are using DDoS attacks to further pressure victims into paying large ransoms as attacks surge, new Netscout report finds.

September 23, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

It’s not just ransomware and supply chain cyberattacks that IT pros have to defend against, according to a new report that indicates DDoS attacks are also increasing in frequency and scope. According to cybersecurity company Netscout, there were 5.4 million distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2021, which is an 11% increase from […]

Arctic Wolf Global Survey Reveals Lack of Confidence in Cybersecurity Defenses and Government Action Amid Fears of State-Sponsored Attacks

September 22, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

One in three enterprises experienced a six-figure breach in the past twelve months EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arctic Wolf®, a leader in security operations, today published findings from a recent global survey of over 1,400 IT decision-makers at enterprise organizations. After a year of high-profile cyberattacks, the survey data reveals executive attitudes on a wide array […]

New Ponemon Institute Research Shows Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Delivery Organizations Can Lead to Increased Mortality Rate

September 22, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

An Independent Analysis of Nearly 600 Providers Also Demonstrates How COVID-19 Has Reduced Their Ability to Defend Against Cyber Threats BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#covid–Ponemon Institute, the pre-eminent research center dedicated to privacy, data protection, and information security policy, surveyed 597 IT and IT security professionals to understand how COVID-19 has impacted how healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) protect […]

This Could Be Why You’re Struggling to Find Cybersecurity Help

According to a Trend Micro cybersecurity expert, companies need to change their practices when looking for IT and cybersecurity help.

September 21, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

One of the prevailing stories in cybersecurity over the last few years has been the apparent shortage of cybersecurity talent, with some linking that workforce gap to the growing amount and frequency of cyberattacks on government and enterprises with bad actors appearing to be one step ahead of the cybersecurity industry. Now, the cybersecurity industry, […]

Verimatrix To Debut New App Monitoring SaaS Service at Money 20/20 Europe

September 20, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

App Shield and Code Protection monitoring helps detect and remediate mobile application threats, providing developers and CISOs with powerful new tools to prevent or contain cyberattacks AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Verimatrix, (Euronext Paris: VMX) (Paris:VMX), the leader in powering the modern connected world with people-centered security, today announced it’s scheduled to unveil […]

CIOs Are Switching Strategies Amid Hybrid Work Challenges

Nearly half of CIOs plan to make changes in their hybrid work processes by using more automation and relying less on institutional knowledge.

September 15, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Nearly half of CIOs plan to make changes in their hybrid work processes by using more automation and relying less on institutional knowledge.

Minerva Labs Continues Expansion Into Latin America Market

September 15, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Local presence with on-prem or SaaS platform will allow South American organizations to easily stop threats, regardless of skill set or team size. PETAH TIKVA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Minerva Labs, a leading provider of pre-execution, active threat prevention platform, today announced its continued expansion into the Latin America market. An increase in local presence, combined with the […]

Tech Data Signs Distribution Partnership with Palo Alto Networks in India & SAARC

September 15, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Partners looking to expand their offerings with global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks can receive all the support they need from Tech Data MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company today announced it has signed a distribution agreement for India & SAARC with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, to provide highly effective […]

Intermediate-level Cybersecurity Certifications You Should Consider in 2021

These mid-level cybersecurity certifications can boost your knowledge of IT security standards and best practices.

September 14, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks continue to be a thorn in the side of organizations around the world, and there is really no sign of a slowdown in ransomware and other cyberattacks. If you’re in the IT field, chances are you have a working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and can build, maintain, manager and monitor a secure network. However, […]