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Poor cyber hygiene causes over 50% of cybersecurity incidents

The security habits that companies and employees adopt on a daily basis are almost as important as the cybersecurity solutions they implement. Even if a sophisticated and seemingly robust cybersecurity system is in place, inadequate practices and usage can lead to cybersecurity incidents and breaches that have serious consequences. Failing to cultivate good cybersecurity practices in a company's culture can prove a determining factor when dealing with potential threats.

WatchGuard Wins Three 2024 Global InfoSec Awards

We’re delighted to share that Cyber Defense Magazine has honored WatchGuard Technologies with three awards in its 2024 Global InfoSec Awards program! The coveted annual awards, now in their 12th year, recognize information security (InfoSec) innovators from around the globe who deliver a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. A panel of independent judges selected the winners in each category.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 292 - SSID Confusion Attacks

This week on the podcast, we cover a newly disclosed weakness in the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard that affects common enterprise Wi-Fi deployments. Before that, we discuss CISA's Secure by Design Pledge for technology vendors before ending with a Microsoft research post on Quick Assist social engineering. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

Defender Fridays Wrap-Up: Cybersecurity in Space, Enterprise Security Monitoring, and more

This session of Defender Fridays highlighted the importance of enterprise security monitoring. As cyber threats become more complex, the ability to detect and respond to them is crucial for modern business operations. Wes discussed various tools that help collect and analyze data from both networks and user endpoints, clarifying the limitations of TLS interception and concluded by recommending a blend of network and endpoint visibility for a comprehensive and robust security strategy. Links.

Top 5 Mobile Security Threats and How UEM Can Stop Them

The proliferation of mobile devices has much to do with getting work done fast in modern business environments. Living without smartphones and tablets today is unthinkable. However, as mobile devices become central to our professional and personal lives, they also become prime targets for security breaches. Hence, mobile device security threats loom large. There are many SaaS solutions out there that help businesses thwart mobile security risks. All of them are equally important.

Seattle Kraken IT Joins The 443 Podcast

In a very special episode of #the443Podcast, WatchGuard Director of Security Operations, Marc Laliberte sits down with Seattle Kraken Cybersecurity Engineer, Ryan Willgues to discuss how Ryan got his start in IT, what it’s like working for an NHL franchise, how the Kraken have deployed WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform, and much more. Deep dive into the Kraken deployment of the WatchGuard’s products in this case study.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central takes home 5 Global InfoSec Awards 2024

What an exciting way to start the month! We’re thrilled to announce that ManageEngine has received 12 Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine. Among these accolades, five recognize our innovative Unified Endpoint Management and Security solution, Endpoint Central.

Powerful Detection Response Capabilities w/ Bi-directionality

It can be a struggle to keep up with today’s threat landscape. Oftentimes, SOCs are buried in a mountain of honed detections, but still follow manual response playbooks and analyst actions. While the best detections can lower Mean Time to Detection (MTTD), slow responses do little to bring down Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR). Let’s change that.