The applications we rely on every day are not monolithic. They’re a complex interplay of software from a wide range of sources. If a threat is introduced anywhere within that software supply chain, it can wreak havoc on systems further down the line.
The SolarWinds hack is the best-known supply chain attack.
Trying to prevent network intrusions with conventional perimeter defenses is a bit like trying to dam a river with chicken wire — there are way too many holes to plug.
For decades, organizations focused on perimeter security measures to prevent intruders from accessing the network.
The cloud, distributed computing and remote work models have dramatically changed network traffic patterns. Traditionally, most traffic stayed within the company LAN, and networks were designed to move that traffic efficiently. Because remote users primarily accessed centralized applications and resources, WANs focused on moving traffic into and out of the LAN.
When organizations first began adopting cloud services, they treated them as an extension of their IT environments.
Business and IT leaders now collaborate on difficult buying decisions. IT solutions providers can help.
It wasn’t that long ago that IT departments were essentially technology fiefdoms, largely independent of the rest of the organization, with a few key managers having almost total authority over operations.
Managed services offer relief for productivity-sapping IT problems and stressed-out IT teams.
Providing IT support for remote and hybrid workforces is a significant challenge for most organizations. Resource-strapped IT teams say they are spending significantly more time and manpower supporting remote workers.
Cybercriminals never stop changing their techniques to evade defenses. Ransomware remains a favored form of attack, with variants that target Windows, Linux and virtual machines. Increasingly, ransomware gangs are attacking endpoints and using remote encryption to compromise the entire IT environment.
The “digital transformation” concept has been around for years, but AI has made it even more compelling. Generative AI promises to enable new levels of efficiency, productivity, customer service and innovation, but legacy technologies and business processes hold many organizations back.
K-12 schools and libraries have a new weapon in the war against cyberattacks — funding through a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pilot program.
On June 6, 2024, the FCC approved the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, earmarking $200 million for security solutions and services over the three-year pilot.
Data governance is the key to realizing the full business benefits of generative AI applications.
Generative AI burst on the scene in 2022 with the introduction of ChatGPT. In less than two years, it has entered the mainstream, with organizations scrambling to take advantage of it.
The unsanctioned use of generative AI services creates new security and compliance risks.
Cloud applications and services make it easy for users to explore new ways to do their jobs with improved speed, flexibility and efficiency. Unfortunately, they also make it easy to circumvent IT authorization, significantly increasing the risk of data loss and compliance violations.
