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Why You Should Be Worried About Mobile Security

If you're thinking, "Mobile threats and malware are still in their infancy and the risk isn't significant enough yet," it's time to think again. The rise of advanced, PC-grade mobile malware, innovative fraud schemes, such as SIM swap fraud, and fraudsters' increasing use of mobile devices in cross-channel attacks...

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Ransomware & Data Security Laws

Does a ransomware infection count as a reportable data breach? When a financial or healthcare gets hit with ransomware, does that violate their compliance of consumer data? Since the data is just accessed, but not exposed to outsiders, does this mean that the victim doesn't have to notify authorities and consumers...

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Ransomware Guide for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare providers have always been attractive targets for data breaches. Why? The value of a health record is high. According to Reuters, health records are 10 to 20 times more valuable than credit card numbers. Since healthcare providers depend heavily on patient information, ransomware protection is critical....

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3 Ways to Fight Ransomware

Ransomware can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be. By combining sophisticated analytics with access management, you can protect yourself from ransomware with rapid detection, optimized access controls, and data-driven recovery. Download this whitepaper to learn: How to detect and respond to ransomware...

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The Complete Guide to Ransomware

Ransomware has evolved from its early sneaker-net roots, leveraging the Internet and email to spread to different computers. However, it still follows a predictable script, not all that different from the original AIDS Trojan. In this guide, we'll help you better understand the role that bitcoin plays in ransomware,...

Ransomware and the Limits of Conventional Protection

Ransomware is a rapidly evolving challenge for organizations of all sizes. Although the vast majority of ransomware attacks are spread by email through malicious links or attachments, devices can also be infected through several other vectors, including "driveby" downloads whereby a vulnerable victim system is...

The Evolution of Next Generation Firewall

Next generation firewalls (NGFWs) are a prime example of how cybersecurity controls continue to evolve. Enterprises need a strong first line of defense to protect their constantly changing attack surface. The number of attack vectors available to attackers is growing for several reasons, including a rise in the number...

Shed Light on the Cloud App Visibility Blind Spot

Every day, your employees - usually accidentally - create vulnerabilities that create opportunities for data breaches. You must balance risks with giving employees the access they need to succeed. While cloud apps and BYOD policies are known to increase user productivity & lower operating costs, they are also...

Securely Access Business Applications with Visibility and Control; A Case Study

Metro Bank is the UK's first new High Street bank in over 100 years. With a focus on the customer, Metro Bank provides unparalleled levels of service and convenience to its customers. Metro Bank wanted to take employee productivity to the next level by enabling off-network access to Office 365 and Yammer, but found...

How To Improve Vulnerability Risk Management

64 percent of threat alerts are not addressed each day, and 52 percent of these alerts are improperly prioritized by systems and must be manually reprioritized. Security pros are overwhelmed by vulnerabilities that could be simple to mitigate, if only they had the right info at the right time. Download this...

What Challenges will IoT Bring to Your Enterprise?

The challenges presented by the Internet of Things (IoT) evolution are not dissimilar to those that were posed by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon as it took hold. But what will it take for organisations to maximize returns from this technology, while mitigating risks? Download this whitepaper and learn...

Ready or Not? GDPR Maturity Across Vertical Industries

Companies in all sectors are faced with substantial challenges to prepare for GDPR. Regulators and supervisory authorities in charge of data protection wield a number of hefty sticks with which to enforce the new regime under GDPR. To help your organisation prepare, download this whitepaper and learn: If GDPR is...

Best Practices for Audit and Compliance Reporting for Power Systems Running IBM i

It's not enough to comply with government and industry regulations such as SOX, PCI, MICS, and HIPAA. Organizations must also prove their compliance to auditors on a regular basis. Even companies not bound by regulatory requirements may need to confirm their adherence to internal IT security policies. But...

Close Security Gaps to Avoid a Data Breach

The cost of a data breach can throw businesses into turmoil and derail careers. And that cost continues to rise. The potential for significant damage is massive on servers like IBM's Power Systems servers running IBM i, because they're widely used for database management, financial data processing, and business...

4 Critical Elements of a Successful GRC Implementation

Today's business climate is one of unprecedented regulatory growth, data complexity and cybersecurity concerns. There is a corresponding increase in media attention, customer awareness and Board-level scrutiny. Organizations must demonstrate that they have a viable process for managing risk and compliance (broadly...