Top 7 security mistakes when migrating to cloud-based apps
With the pandemic, many businesses have moved to more cloud-based applications out of necessity because more of us are working remotely. In a survey by Menlo Security of 200 IT managers, 40% of respondents said they are facing increasing threats from cloud applications and internet of things (IoT) attacks because of this trend. There are…
Critical factors for early 5G success
The 5G ecosystem is reaching a level of technology maturity much more rapidly than earlier generations, enabling operators to develop network deployment and go to market strategies with mass-market appeal and scalable across evolving B2C, B2B and B2B2X business models. Strategy Analytics’ report reviews 5G commercial developments to date and provides recommendations to operators on…
Advancement of 5G and IoT tech to help the electronic test and measurement market
The advancement of 5G and the implementation of IoT technology will help the global electronic test and measurement market reach $18.94 billion by 2025, despite a slight decline of 0.7% due to COVID-19, Frost & Sullivan predicts. Use of connected electronic devices expected to grow Driven by digital transformation, IoT, Industry 4.0, and other mega…
How to make sure the switch to multicloud pays off
By now, the benefits of adopting a multicloud approach are well and truly out of the bag. By working with two or more cloud providers, companies can pick and choose offerings from each to leverage the “best of all worlds”, all the while allowing for better contingency planning, avoiding vendor lock-in, and boosting their disaster…
Digital transformation taking shape in 2021
Welcome to the New Year, where we believe most organizations will continue to work through their digital transformation practices. These updated practices heavily impact IT and business leaders who need to expedite their migration to public clouds and in many situations minimize their physical data center footprint. With that comes numerous challenges, including data privacy…
A hacker’s predictions on enterprise malware risk
2020 has ended with a stunning display of nation-state cyber capabilities. The Kremlin’s SVR shocked the cybersecurity industry and U.S. government with its intrusions into FireEye and the U.S. Office of the Treasury by way of SolarWinds, revealing only traces of its long-term, sophisticated campaigns. These breaches are reminders that no organization is immune to…
Cloud security provider iboss raises $145 million
iboss has raised $145 million in new funding. The financing will be used to support the company’s growth as organizations increasingly recognize iboss as the leading provider of cutting-edge network security through the cloud. The new funding comes as the pandemic has accelerated the ongoing shift to cloud-based cybersecurity providers. As organizations of all sizes…
SolarWinds hack is a wakeup call for taking cybersecurity action
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have long been a concern of the cybersecurity community. Well-organized teams with significant resources and targets they are not willing to give up attacking until their mission is accomplished are certainly not a threat to be underestimated. The tactics deployed by such groups involve a combination of attack types, from exploiting…
How to prepare for and respond to a SolarWinds-type attack
If you use the recently compromised SolarWinds Orion monitoring products, you are already reviewing your infrastructure and possibly blocking network access to the servers in your domain. For those of you who do not use the SolarWinds software, this is an opportunity to review your own processes and determine whether you would have detected the…
GDPR Fines Exceeded €170 Million in 2020
The GDPR, which requires organizations to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens, came into force in May 2018, and, based on publicly available information, it since resulted in fines totaling more than €250 million (roughly $300 million). Due to the fact that not all fines are publicly reported and due to currency…
