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October not only brings with it the change of seasons, but also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a key reminder of the need to be prepared in the face of growing cyber threats. Today, cyberattacks are constant and pose a significant risk to our world. In fact, findings from WatchGuard’s latest Internet Security Report (ISR), which analysesRead more

Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been celebrated every October for 20 years. This initiative, promoted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) with the support of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, aims to raise awareness of the importance of implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity system. Over the past few years, we have seen how cyberattacks have grown moreRead more

When it comes to cybersecurity, if you are not evolving, you are almost certainly falling behind and becoming vulnerable. Yet some old cybersecurity tips and best practices continue to live on long after they should and in some cases, they can actually make us less safe. Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer at WatchGuard Technologies, is proposing theRead more

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a great time for every organisation and individual to re-evaluate their security procedures and technologies, and the role that they want to play in their personal and corporate cybersecurity practices. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has given this year’s campaign the following title – “See Yourself inRead more

Threat hunting is vitally important to organisations of all sizes and varieties, as advanced threats can slip past automated cybersecurity. Also, if the hackers have sufficient time and resources, they can break into any given network and avoid detection for a significant amount of time, where they will steal data and obtain login credentials. SuccessfulRead more

Phishing attacks continue to be a top concern for small businesses and midsize organisations. In fact, 83% of businesses report being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year alone. This is not particularly surprising, considering that these attacks are straightforward to execute and particularly profitable for those who succeed. But there isRead more

Ever since computer operating systems were first developed, there’s been a need for software patches. Designed to plug performance holes, add additional features, and improve security, patches remain a part of day-to-day life for IT teams within all organisations. Unfortunately, however, the constant need to roll them out to large numbers of devices can beRead more

Dolos, our new specialist cybersecurity distribution company, has just launched in Africa and the Middle East. The South African-based distributor, previously Panda Security Africa, will deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions to our partners backed by our decades of industry experience, offering them even more value with an expanded portfolio of solutions. Maintaining our wealth of specialisedRead more