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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.