If your company has been relying on one or more legacy systems and they’ve run smoothly for many years, you may think they don’t need much attention — you can continue with SOP. But the opposite may be true. Organizations that fail to update and remediate vulnerabilities in their legacy systems are putting those systems …
In 2019, Gartner Research introduced a new enterprise networking and security category they called secure access service edge (SASE). SASE (pronounced “sassy”) combines a suite of both network and security services into a single, integrated cloud service. By bundling these services together, a single vendor can offer their customers better security and reduce the risk …
Hackers continuously search for creative ways to infiltrate company computers, and phishing is one of the most successful methods. Recently, cybercriminals have begun using phishing emails disguised as voicemail notifications to bypass organizations’ security measures and steal user Microsoft 365 and Outlook credentials. Efforts target companies across numerous sectors, including government, software security, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, …
Gone are the days when running a legacy platform makes your company’s operations incompatible with the cloud. Even banks and other enterprises that are currently using mainframes can now migrate computing to the cloud, using services developed specifically to help them make the transition. Companies with legacy platforms running meaningful portions of their businesses may …
What could your financial institution gain by transitioning to the cloud? Most banks are moving to a digital-first model for more reasons than saving money. Hybrid models that keep some data on-premises and leverage the capabilities of private and public clouds can gain multiple significant benefits. Increased cloud adoption can: Decrease cost of technology infrastructure …
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the retail industry especially hard. Retailers are still facing a lot of challenges, including supply chain disruptions that are expected to outlast the pandemic. If you’re a retailer or other business that’s facing challenges with your supply chain, now is the time to get your infrastructure ready to handle the tech …
The U.S. economy may become a battleground in the Russia-Ukraine crisis even if our military doesn’t officially become engaged. As both sides (and their sympathizers) seek to use any weapons they may have, including cyber, U.S. businesses should reassess their cyber risk to protect against getting caught in the crossfire. Cyber for offense and defense …
Almost half of businesses say they plan to migrate 50% or more of their applications to the cloud in the coming year. Do you know which security components fall under your team’s responsibilities when you use SaaS applications — Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom, and others? Keeping security at the forefront when migrating …