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November 12, 2020

FortiGuard Labs predicts threat landscape for 2021 and beyond

Cyber adversaries leveraging intelligent edges, 5G-enabled devices, and advances in computing power will create a wave of new and advanced threats at unprecedented speed and scale.
by | 5 min read
October 27, 2020

Prominent ICT leaders from KSA gather for the virtual IDC CIO Summit

Running under the theme 'The Race to Reinvent: Connecting Leaders to Empower Digital Transformation', the fully immersive virtual event saw participants seamlessly engage in content-rich presentations, connect with exhibitors via video chat.
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October 21, 2020

Bridging skills gap in cybersecurity with vigorous training programs

Fortinet is committed to helping close the cybersecurity skills gap through its technology, the NSE Training Institute programs and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Employers and aspiring network security professionals alike should be able to access the resources needed to close the skills gap – whether via training and certifications, professional networking opportunities, or mentorship.
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October 15, 2020

Building a human firewall to address insider threats

Whether they know it or not, employees can pose a significant risk to the security of enterprise networks and the data they hold. Considering that 68% of organizations feel moderate to extremely vulnerable to insider attacks, as noted in a recent study, it’s clear just how significant this issue is.
by | 5 min read
October 9, 2020

From botnets to phishing: A discussion on the 2020 threat landscape

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on organizations and individuals around the globe, we are now dealing with a threat landscape that’s become more intense, complex, and saturated than ever before. And many organizations are finding it challenging to allot sufficient resources towards managing and mitigating these growing and evolving threats.
by | 5 min read
September 18, 2020

Addressing insider threats at financial institutions during remote work

Almost anyone can become an insider threat – all it takes is access to sensitive information, or simply access to the building where those resources are located, whether the individual works for the company or not. Former employees, consultants, board members, or current employees are good examples. So are janitors.
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September 9, 2020

SASE is all about delivering security everywhere

SASE is designed to help organizations secure these new distributed networks. However, as with any emerging technology category, there is still some uncertainty about what precisely a SASE solution means—and what technologies are included. In addition, vendors are attempting to redefine this market in ways that best reflect their current offerings
by | 5 min read
September 7, 2020

Cloud Box Technologies unveils new security practice to develop its portfolio

The portfolio of cyber security services from CBT now includes system protection, network and data protection, cloud security, identity and access governance, and managed and professional security services.
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August 19, 2020

Cyber adversaries leveraging global pandemic worldwide

The adaptability of adversaries enabled waves of attacks targeting the fear and uncertainty in current events as well as the sudden abundance of remote workers outside the corporate network.
by | 5 min read
August 19, 2020

Phishing in a pandemic: How to combat social engineering attacks

More people are now working from home, and they are connecting back into the office from their home networks, and quite often, using their personal computers. Attackers are looking to target these users’ devices as a way into the corporate network or cloud. They attempt to lure unsuspecting victims into going to malicious sites.
by | 4 min read