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Cisco Doubles Down on Security, Cloud IT Management With New Products

New cloud management and security products from Cisco are designed to provide better visibility, control and security over IT operations.

February 8, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cisco has announced a range of new cloud-based IT management, security products and features designed to give organizations better visibility, control and security over their networks and help them simplify IT operations. Announced during Cisco Live in Amsterdam this week, the new products and innovations are aimed at helping organizations meet sustainability goals, secure and […]

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This Week in IT: Google, Microsoft Cyberattacks; Gmail UI; ISE 2023

Microsoft consent phishing campaign, Google FI data breach, a new Gmail UI and ISE 2023 highlight this week's IT news.

February 2, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. Microsoft investigating threat actor consent phishing […]

Beyond Identity Receives FIDO2 Certification

Beyond Identity says it has received FIDO2 certification and can help companies adopt standards-based passwordless authentication.

January 13, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Passwordless technology and phishing-resistant multifactor authentication provider Beyond Identity says it has received FIDO2 certification and can help companies adopt standards-based passwordless authentication. FIDO2, developed by the FIDO Alliance, is a more secure standard that enables users to leverage common devices to easily authenticate online services in both mobile and desktop environments. The FIDO Alliance […]

This Week in IT: Microsoft 365, PC Market, FAA Outage, AI

New Microsoft 365 plans, a declining PC market, FAA IT issues and new AI tools from Microsoft and Google highlight this week's IT news.

January 12, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

These are Microsoft’s 5 Identity Priorities in 2023

Microsoft outlines its five identity security priorities for the new year, with Entra tools as the key solution.

January 10, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With cybercriminals hellbent on stealing passwords and compromising credentials, identity has become the new cybersecurity battleground, with Microsoft reporting more than 111 million password attacks a day. The Redmond, Wash. tech giant’s analysis of identity attacks doesn’t stop there, as the company says password breach replay attacks grew to 5.8 billion per month in 2022, […]

Our Top IT Stories From 2022

Hybrid work, cybersecurity, cloud computing, recession, and new products and services highlight this year's top IT stories.

December 29, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

2022 was a very busy year for IT professionals as they grappled with new trends, technologies, tools, workplace models, cyberattacks and more while they helped their organization remain productive and secure. We looked back at our coverage to find common trends in our content to bring you our top 10 stories from this past year. […]

Phishing, Ransomware Continue to Dominate as Cyberattacks Surge in 2022

Acronis' year-end report finds that ransomware, phishing and unpatched bugs remain top threats as cybercriminals adapt.

December 28, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Phishing, MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise, and the cost of a data breach is now expected to reach $5 million, according to a year-end cyberthreat report from cybersecurity firm Acronis. The Switzerland-based firm’s report from its Cyber Protection Operation Center provides an in-depth analysis of the cyberthreat landscape including ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, […]

Microsoft: Basic Auth Will be Disabled Next Month

Microsoft will permanently turn off basic auth for multiple protocols for many Exchange Online tenants next month.

December 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With a holiday break upon us, Microsoft is again warning Exchange customers of deprecation of basic authentication in Exchange, which will take place early in the new year once employees come back from a long break. The Redmond, Wash.-based IT giant has been warning customers of this move for awhile, and the time has finally […]

NETGEAR Releases New WAX220 WiFi Access Point for SMBs

NETGEAR's WAX220 WiFi 6 Access Point is a new dual-band WiFi access point designed for small business owners.

December 21, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

NETGEAR is releasing the WAX2220 WiFi 6 Access Point, a new dual-band WiFi access point designed for small business owners who want a budget-friendly option, quick configuration, and fast and secure WiFi. According to the San Jose, Calif.-based firm, the WAX220 is designed to be an easy-to-use, budget-friendly WiFi solution for small businesses that delivers […]

The Metaverse Presents Opportunity, but Also Security Risks

The metaverse is emerging as a valuable new business and consumer tool, but it also comes with a new set of security concerns.

December 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The metaverse is emerging as a new technology that both consumers and businesses see as valuable for communication, collaboration, enhanced services, entertainment and real estate, but those hopes also come with the same security concerns any IT professionals have about a new technology. Nearly 70% of organizations are planning to do business in the metaverse […]