For those who once claimed they’d have nothing to do with the cloud, they’re quickly finding that stance no longer holds any value — they’re actually flocking to cloud-based solutions. One of the biggest barriers to embracing the cloud was security, and while those fears have largely been placated, there are still reasons to be concerned about cyber security. In fact, threat levels, according to a Cloud Threat Report from KPMG, are quite high. The report concludes that around a fifth of … [Read more...]
Mapping Your Transformation to Cloud Security
Cloud-based services and cloud security solutions have become commonplace. However, there is a range of opinions regarding cloud security, with some believing it isn't enough for an enterprise-level company. There is also a common misconception that cloud-based solutions have security built in. Addressing Assumptions First and foremost, it’s important to address assumptions and outline a few nuances of cloud security. For example, there is security for the cloud, and there also exists security … [Read more...]
Four Potential Challenges of a Multi-Cloud Environment
While many organizations embark on a digital transformation with the full expectation that they will make a complete transition to cloud technology, the reality is often a different picture. The flexibility and customizable options available in a multi-cloud environment often lead enterprises to switch directions as they implement cloud solutions. In many cases, multi-cloud becomes the preferred solution because it offers the ability to combine the benefits of both public and private cloud, … [Read more...]
Four Steps to Staying Safe in the BYOD Workplace
The mobility of the workforce has completely exploded in recent years. Productivity gains, more options for remote work, constant availability, and better communication are all perks of the BYOD movement. However, it doesn’t come without drawbacks. Hackers have found the BYOD movement to be an easy target. For the cybercriminal, mobile devices offer an “in” to the organization’s system. All is not lost, though. With a few key steps, you can keep your organization safe. 1. Educate Ignorance is … [Read more...]
A Better Strategy for Successful Incident Response
The best incident response strategies take a multi-pronged approach that accounts for all the factors leading up to and dealing with incidents. From hiring the right staff to deploying the right tools and everything in between, what are you doing to improve your strategy? 1. Know Your Objective Without clearly defined roles, team members aren’t going to know what direction they need to be going for proper incident response action. You must make sure each team member is aware of the priorities … [Read more...]
Data Security Tips for Protecting Your Organization
We’re at a point now with data security that it takes an “all hands on deck” approach to keep an organization safe from cybercriminals. In some cases, it’s not even the outside threats that are the danger — it’s simple housekeeping items that are forgotten that lead to security issues. Too many examples are out there today that prove how a cybersecurity incident can be detrimental to an organization. And the examples span many industries, so it’s not like cybercriminals are interested in only a … [Read more...]
Digital Transformation and Secure Systems
Organizations face a number of challenges with regard to digital transformation, many of them related to managing massive volumes of data while trying to stay clear of cybercriminals. Threats have become more complex, forcing businesses to look deeper into how they can protect themselves. It’s been almost 25 years since the development of the first network security solution. These early solutions focused mainly on network connections. The use of firewalls played heavily into controlling who … [Read more...]
Avoid These Common Cloud Migration Mistakes
When an enterprise is planning a migration to the cloud, anticipated benefits are often discussed in epic terms. Scalability and no hardware investment are key statements that excite both IT personnel and line-of-business managers. With benefits ranging from reduced maintenance costs to increased agility, discussions of cloud migration can motivate your team. It’s important that enterprises anticipate the bumps along the road in their journey to the cloud. Some of the common mistakes can turn … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Risks at the Enterprise Level
Dtex Systems recently released a study that shows how inadequately prepared enterprises are for an insider cybersecurity attack. The Dtex study found that nearly half of the cybersecurity professionals surveyed see detection and mitigation as their major focus. However, there is a growing concern related to insider attacks in organizations across a variety of industries. Almost 61 percent of security teams find that insider threats are easy to overlook as they are difficult to detect, but … [Read more...]