Remote work is a critical part of the future of cybersecurity and many other industries. For those who continue to work remotely or in a hybrid model, the need for robust cybersecurity practices needs to be a priority. But one of the biggest obstacles to that is isolation.
North Korean threat actors posing as remote information technology workers are increasingly extorting ransom from Western companies after securing jobs under false pretenses, according to a new report from Secureworks' counter threat unit.
The German federal domestic intelligence agency is adding to warnings over North Korean IT workers obtaining remote work in Western tech companies. The world's most secretive and repressive regime looks for multiple ways to circumvent strict economic sanctions.
Organizations must continue to support and secure their work-from-anywhere (WFA) employees who access network resources from varied locations and devices. This is paramount because remote network access introduces complexities and vulnerabilities, requiring robust security solutions to protect against ever-evolving...
With the rise of the hybrid workforce, organizations need to secure employees who access the network and applications from on-site and off-site locations. This shift to work-from-anywhere (WFA) has significantly expanded the attack surface, created security gaps, and increased the complexity of network and application...
Securing thin edge locations, such as very small offices, isn’t commonly discussed as part of campus or branch security. Yet a thin edge location can be an entry point to the corporate network for malware or ransomware. With the rise of the hybrid workforce, many users work from thin edge locations like satellite...
German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius on Tuesday said the recent leak of intercepted military data was the result of an "application error" and not caused by a system compromise by Russian hackers. Pistorius also said the country is continuing to examine the incident further.
Perimeter 81's ease of deployment and embrace of a cloud-based architecture made it stand apart from other secure remote access offerings, according to Check Point Software CEO Gil Shwed. The deal will help Check Point build a scalable network foundation that extends to thousands of users.
Venn Software landed Series A funding to help businesses ensure the security and compliance of data on laptops they don't necessarily manage or own. The $29 million will enable firms to control and govern corporate data on worker-owned devices without forcing users to launch remote virtual desktops.
In this episode of CyberEd.io's podcast series "Cybersecurity Insights," Weldon Dodd of Kandji discusses the evolution of Apple's security and privacy practices and how mobile device management can help achieve a balance between user privacy and corporate control.
Arizona has long been a leader in leveraging IT and providing digital services, but across the state and country alike, new challenges are emerging in the wake of the pandemic, and with them come new threats and risk factors, including remote work security, says Ryan Murray, deputy state CISO.
Britain's The Guardian newspaper has asked staff to continue working from home until Jan. 23 as the company continues to resolve issues with its network, which was compromised by ransomware hackers in December. The attack affected on-premises infrastructure but left cloud-based systems unscathed.
The divide between mobile app detection and IAM has fueled cyber incidents and breaches as remote work has expanded. Workers using personal smartphones don't want to install corporate endpoint management products but still need to ensure both user and device are protected, says RSA CEO Rohit Ghai.
The shift to remote work introduced new security risks for Piedmont Healthcare since workers could no longer rely on the firm to protect their information. Employees need to understand the security issues associated with connecting to the network using personal devices, says CISO Monique Hart.
The shift to remote work during COVID-19 has prompted hackers to dramatically boost phishing attacks. The pandemic has led to users reading more corporate email on personal devices and opening messages while distracted by children or pets, increasing the chances they'll click on something malicious.
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