As remote employees, app-driven work and instantaneous functionality become the workplace norm, status quo IP-based security tends to slow users down. Further, its security is quickly becoming inferior to the more comprehensive user-based security model enterprises are switching to. Let’s take a look at the benefits of user-based security and how [...]
Intent-based networking, or IBN, is positioned to redefine how enterprises manage their IT infrastructure. With the explosion in the number of mobile and IoT devices, video, streaming and SaaS applications, network intents such as identities, segmentation rules, and security policies require continuous adjustments. Today, this is mostly done manually, and often [...]
As cyberattacks on business IT networks grow bolder and more sophisticated, law firms have become a prime target for attackers. How will you protect your firm from attacks? […]
As enterprises explore ways to integrate IoT-enabled devices into operations, organizations should also evaluate the security vulnerabilities that undoubtedly arise from adding IoT endpoints to the network. […]
Threats to compliance are growing at an alarming rate with the number of security breaches that have occurred in recent months. Financial institutions understand the importance of security and regulatory compliance, but when they find themselves unable to protect sensitive data based on best practices, you have to wonder about the [...]
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, grabbing headlines on a global stage. In April 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that cyber criminals have already extorted $209 million from companies in just three months. This statistic showed that ransomware was on track to become a billion-dollar crime by the end [...]
The lines between various mobile devices are blurring. As real world applicable mobile technology has just taken flight, many enterprises host a myriad of different platforms. A policy that supports all platforms is a must, especially for companies with non sequitur hardware. This can help you cut down on infrastructure cost and improve operational efficiency. The [...]
Many enterprises are now embracing mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets. The rapid adoption of these devices has enabled greater mobility to the workforce. However, it has brought up a myriad of security concerns that need to be addressed in practice and policy. The degree you can control security on the mobile devices used by [...]
An October 10, 2011 Network World article titled “Beware of the iCloud” described an enterprise nightmare scenario around Apple’s newly introduced cloud storage service: “You’re at your office Mac, working on a sensitive company document. There’s a copy of the document automatically pushed to your iPad, which a family member borrowed and took to Starbucks. There’s [...]
