At this juncture, it is no surprise that cybercriminals are leveraging the potential of generative artificial intelligence to strengthen their attacks. However, the emergence of new models specifically designed to generate threats quickly has made this task even easier for bad actors. At the end of 2024, researchers discovered a new AI chatbot created for cybercriminal purposes.
We’re proud to share that WatchGuard Technologies has been named the Best Authentication Technology winner at the 2025 SC Awards! This recognition celebrates the innovation behind AuthPoint, our multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution that brings enterprise-grade identity protection to organizations of all sizes, especially those relying on lean IT teams or managed service providers (MSPs).
When necessary, you water it, monitor it, and weed out what doesn’t belong before it spreads. The same principle applies to cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats evolve rapidly. From phishing and privilege escalation to rogue access and lateral movement, attacks often take root well before they’re discovered. That’s why detection and response are no longer optional ‒ essential for resilience.
Every year, World Password Day highlights the importance of strong credentials and password managers. But the real issue today isn't whether your password is complex enough—it's whether it's already been stolen and is for sale on the dark web. Millions of credentials are circulating in underground marketplaces like e-commerce platforms, complete with verified vendors, customer support, and full database access.
WatchGuard is proud to announce we have won the following award(s) from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine.
For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ransomware attacks aren’t just a security issue, they’re a business-killing risk. In 2020, the average cost of downtime caused by ransomware was $274,200 — nearly double what it was the year before. Now, imagine you’re an MSP responsible for multiple clients, each relying on your service for their critical operations.
This week on the podcast, we bring in Adam Winston, former CSO of ActZero and current Field CTO for Managed Services at WatchGuard to discuss automating the SOC with AI. We cover the history of AI in SecOps, the good and bad applications of AI and Machine Learning, what the future looks like, and how compliance might impact our ability to get there.