AlienApps Roundup – Box, Cloudflare, Palo Alto Networks, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Zscaler, Checkpoint

Having a detection and response strategy and tools has long been a leading indicator of a mature, well-funded security organization.  The cost of tools, and expertise required to operate them, has long created an uneven playing field in the security industry. Here at AT&T Cybersecurity, we believe that security, specifically detection and response, is something that...

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Secure remote access explained

This blog was written by a third party author As the business world adjusts to the chaotic landscape of today’s economy, securing access from remote devices and endpoints has never been more critical. Equally critical is the requirement for organizations and their employees to practice good security hygiene. With the rising number of endpoints (laptops, servers, tablets, smartphones)...

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Virginia sees Q2 tech job growth amid COVID-19, fueled by Fairfax County; state shines in business climate rankings

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dice, a leading tech-career hub connecting employers with skilled technology professionals, issued its Q2 Tech Job Report revealing that job postings in Virginia during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rose 11 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019. Three Virginia-based employers named in the Dice report – General Dynamics, Leidos...

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Industry Insights: Hardware Hacking Trends That Are Top of Mind For Leaders Today

By Brad Ree, CTO, ioXt Alliance As the Internet of Things device volumes and consumer use continue to increase, there has simultaneously been an uptick of innovative and sophisticated attacks on this technology. As of December 2019, according to SonicWall’s 2020 Cyber Threat Report, there were 34.3 million attacks in total, and this number is only expected to rise. With newly manufactured IoT devices introduced to the market each year as well, an increase of attacks should not only be expected, but strategically planned for. It’s no longer a matter...

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Vulnerability scanning explained

This blog was written by a third party author What is vulnerability scanning? Vulnerability scanning is the process of detecting and classifying potential points of exploitation in network devices, computer systems, and applications. This is done by inspecting the same attack areas used by both internal and external threat actors—such as firewalls, applications, and services...

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Bitglass adds Middle East & Africa Local Edge Data Centers

June 29, 2020, Dubai: Bitglass is pleased to announce Local Edge Data centers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Fujairah, United Arab Emirates; Manama, Bahrain; Tel Aviv, Israel; Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya    The post Bitglass adds Middle East & Africa Local Edge Data Centers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. July...

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Enhancing Speed and User Experience with Bitglass SASE

In an environment where the surge in remote workers makes the discussion on security solution performance more pronounced, we’ve recently observed a wave of security teams approach us with a natural question: “When we proxy traffic with other tools, we see latency. Will your platform introduce latency into our experience?”  In short, no. In fact, your user experience...

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3 Steps to better cybersecurity in touchless business solutions (Part 3 of 3)

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger Image Source   In Part 1 and  Part 2 of this series, we covered the first two steps to better cybersecurity in touchless business solutions, which is to practice extra caution in cashless payment solutions, and to heighten cybersecurity and data protection protocols. We conclude this series by discussing the third...

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Bitglass adds Europe Local Edge Data Centers

July 6, 2020, London, UK; Bitglass is pleased to announce Local Edge Data centers in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Athens, Greece; Berlin, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Bucharest, Romania; Budapest, Hungary; Copenhagen, Denmark; Dublin, Ireland; Dusseldorf, Germany; Frankfurt, Germany; Hamburg, Germany; Helsinki, Finland; Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid, Spain; Manchester, England; Marseille,...

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SmartEdge is a Key Enabler for a Modern Remote Workforce

To protect enterprise data, IT teams have to counter risks on two fronts: (a) insider risks, i.e. threats from within the organization, such as employees handling sensitive data and (b) outsider risks, i.e. those originating from malicious external sources. Data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities within a CASB (Cloud Access Security Brokers) solution have emerged as the most...

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Bring Your Own Device: Bitglass’ 2020 Personal Device Report

The surge of unmanaged devices syncing corporate data in recent months has served as a catalyst for BYOD (bring your own device) adoption. The way business is conducted is changing on a larger scale, and the integration of SaaS (software as a service) applications via the cloud is transcending individual and organizational productivity. The post Bring Your Own Device: Bitglass’...

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Cost-Effective Cloud Security for the Modern Enterprise: Part 2

Due to recent global events, conducting business has been an uphill battle across industries around the world–more so than ever before. While facing a decelerating global economy, organizations are still responsible for enabling their own remote workforce, protecting data and defending against cyberthreats, and reducing costs. Unfortunately, enterprises that manage disjointed...

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Bitglass Security Spotlight: Over 15 Billion Usernames and Passwords Are Now Available on the Dark Web

Here are the top stories of recent weeks: Bank Details to Streaming Services, It Is All Available on the Dark Web North Korea Is Linked to a Recent Cyberattack on US Enterprises TikTok Mobile App on the Verge of Being Banned Due to Surveillance Concerns Serious Security Concerns Over Smartwatch Tracker API Vulnerability Nearly 100k Customers Exposed in Leaky Database Belonging...

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Security Architecture podcast and the Bitglass SASE

With the rapid growth of the remote workforce, organizations are in need of a comprehensive security platform that offers a plethora of capabilities for securing today’s business environment. Recently, on Security Architecture, a podcast that covers best security practices, Bitglass’ VP of Product Management, Mike Schuricht, discussed the topic of secure access service edge...

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ExtraHop Announces New Compliance for HIPAA National Health Information Protection Standards

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, today announced independent validation for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies, procedures, and technology conducted by third-party assessor, CoalFire. The urgent shift to teleworking, an accelerated move to the cloud, and an influx of security attacks...

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Attivo Networks Joins IBM Security App Exchange Community

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Attivo Networks®, an award-winning leader in deception for cybersecurity threat detection, announced an integration with IBM Security Resilient, the company’s security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform. This integration enables organizations to respond rapidly to detected threats by reducing false-positive alerts...

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Onapsis to Demonstrate Importance of SAP Security During Black Hat USA 2020

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Onapsis, the leader in mission-critical application cybersecurity and compliance, today announced that members of Onapsis Research Labs are presenting significant SAP cybersecurity research at Black Hat USA 2020. In its 23rd year, Black Hat USA is the world’s leading information security event, which brings together the best minds in the industry. This...

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cybersecurity

MILFORD, Mass. & VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hackers and online scammers, and cybersecurity professionals saw a 63 percent increase in cyber-attacks related to the pandemic, according to a survey released by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and independent industry analyst firm...

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Finding problems that matter

This blog was jointly authored with Ed Amoroso. See their previous blog for more! Towards the end of the 19th century, large cities like New York were facing a vexing problem so devastating that many questioned whether such cities could be sustained at all. People could no longer cross the street without assistance, stumbling was a common problem, disease was spreading,...

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