Cyber Unplugged

Based on data from the mid-year update to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the United States, the U.K. and other cybercrime hotspots are seeing decreases in cybercriminal activity, while many less-affected regions are seeing an uptick in threats.  One such region is Australia where a major telco recently suffered a massive data breach.  As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this episode analyses this recent breach.   We discuss what happened, how it happened, why it happened and how you can make sure it doesn’t happen to your organisation!  

 For more information download the Mid-Year update to the SonicWall 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/2022-cyber-threat-report/ 

SonicWall Experts:Will Benton, Alexis Homes, Matt Logan, Mark Evans

From ransomware to cryptojacking, 2021 saw cybercrime rise across the board.  In this episode SonicWall experts discuss the SonicWall 2022 Cyber Threat Report and take a look at why threats are skyrocketing, which areas are being hardest hit, and what you can do to avoid being targeted. 

For more information download the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/2022-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/

SonicWall Experts:Will Benton, Alexis Homes, James Musk, Tasha Ball

For organisations MSSPs are an efficient and cost-effective way to protect their data and network from intrusions while reducing the complexity of the process. For example, hiring an in-house cybersecurity team can be more expensive than working with an MSSP plus MSSPs can also help businesses save money on equipment and software tools, key reasons why many businesses are now turning to MSSPs to secure their organisations.  Moving from VAR to MSSP can be resource and cost intensive which is why SonicWall and Exertis together have listened to our channel partners and launched a new managed security service offering to plug this gap. Listen in to find out how Exertis Enterprise Totally Secure can help grow your business.

To find out more about Totally Secure visit: https://store.exertis.co.uk/totally-secure

SonicWall Experts:Will Benton, Tristan Bateup, Alexis Holmes
Exertis Guest: Geoff Towns

Halfway into 2021, cybercriminals are impacting businesses worldwide. High-profile attacks on Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, Kaseya and hospitals worldwide have proven once and for all that these criminals aren’t just willing to conduct attacks that have the potential to disrupt our entire way of life — they actively seek to do so. 

Join Cybersecurity experts as they discuss the report’s findings, including the new and disruptive cyber trends and threats of 2021 and what they mean for cybersecurity for the rest of 2021 and beyond. 

For more information download the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/2021-cyber-threat-report/
 

SonicWall Experts:Will Benton, James Musk, Alexis Holmes, Tasha Ball

The toothpaste is out of the tube, and higher education will never be the same. The ability to work and learn online from anywhere has been popular with faculty and students. Now that the systems are in place, academic leaders won’t want to see the work and budget that went into overhauling their entire IT framework go to waste. Now, CIOs and CISOs are asking themselves what’s next, and the answers aren’t the same for every institution. 

Join SonicWall cybersecurity experts as they discuss 3 Top Trends in Higher Ed IT for 2021 and Beyond. 

For more information download the whitepaper: 3 Top Trends in Higher Ed IT for 2021 and Beyond:  https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/three-top-trends-in-higher-ed-it-for-2021-and-beyond/gated/
 

SonicWall Experts:Will Benton, Alex Michael, James Musk, Kane Weresch

2020 brought unprecedented global change, and cybersecurity was no exception. From the widescale shift to remote work brought by the pandemic, to record-high cryptocurrency prices, to one of the worst cyberattacks of all time, the tools and tactics we started 2020 with are no match for the threat landscape of 2021.

Join Cybersecurity experts as they discuss the report’s findings, including the new and disruptive cyber trends and threats of 2020 and what they mean for cybersecurity in 2021 and beyond.

For more information download the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/2021-cyber-threat-report/ 

This episode examines various criteria for selecting the perfect next-generation firewall, such as specific management features, platform capabilities, performance, and more. With cyber threats of all types on the rise, the risks to businesses and individuals alike are reaching unprecedented levels.  Cybercrime looks nothing like it did two decades ago. Fortunately, neither do firewalls.

For more information download the SonicWall Next Generation Firewall Buyers Guide: https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/brief/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall-buyers-guide/gated/

Tuesday, 9 February 2021, is the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day with activities taking place right across the globe. With a theme of "Together for a better internet", SonicWall has rounded up some security experts (and parents) to discuss key concerns and security measures you can implement to keep young people safer now that they are spending more and more time online.

Learn more about SonicWall: www.sonicwall.com

The Security Perimeter must follow wherever humans work and extend to wherever the assets reside, which in the last 12 months has meant anywhere and everywhere. SASE provides a fundamentally new way to think about delivering network security, enabling organisations to more flexibly adapt to new ways of working and the delivery of applications. Listen in as our SonicWall Security experts discuss SASE, what it is and why it should be considered as a future security strategy.

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Learn more about how SonicWall has entered the SASE Race with Zero-Trust Security Integrated into a Worldwide Network-as-a-Service: https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2020/11/sonicwall-enters-the-sase-race-with-zero-trust-security-integrated-into-a-worldwide-network-as-a-service/ 

Cybersecurity has its own language and with an increasing focus being placed on cyber awareness we wanted to demystify and explain some of the key terms for those who might be new to Cybersecurity. Join SonicWall experts as they discuss some of the most common terms and what they mean.

To find out more download the Mid Year Update: 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. Cyber threat intelligence for navigating the new business normal:

https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/

2020 has been an eventful year particularly in the cybersecurity industry where we have seen some major brands be hit by ransomware and phishing attacks. In this episode we discuss the hows and whys of some of these major breaches and discuss what organisations can do to mitigate such attack as we move in to a second lockdown.

For more information see SonicWalls Mid-Year update of our 2020 Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/

These are dark days for many businesses and individuals. But they’re salad days for cybercriminals. Opportunistic hackers, seeing a chance to take advantage of the confusion and fear surrounding the pandemic, have been out in force.SonicWall experts Mike Awford, Alex Michael, Lynda King and Jamie Love discuss the Mid Year Update: 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/)Cyber Threat Intelligence for Navigating the New Business Normal. (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/)

Traditional methods of deploying and maintaining security at branch sites has become ineffective, expensive and unmanageable. A secure SD-Branch solution can form a cornerstone for boundless cybersecurity in distributed enterprise environments.  Jamie Love, Colin Gracie and Neal Lewis explain why.For more information download the Executive Brief: Are Your Branch Sites an Open Door to Cyberattacks? Why increased exposure, limited resources and rising costs demand secure SD-Branch. (https://d3ik27cqx8s5ub.cloudfront.net/media/uploads/2020/05/ExecutiveBrief-AreYourBranchSites-US-VG-1980.pdf)

Listen as John Aarsen, SonicWall and Alasdair Truett of Fortisat discuss the anatomy of social engineering attacks and how people are manipulated into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Social Engineering attacks have become more frequent and aggressive as attackers attempt to exploit the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. In the case of both users and organizations, overconfidence can lead to complacency, allowing such attacks to succeed. That’s why it’s crucial that you consider social engineering as your company builds its boundless cybersecurity strategy.For more information watch the SonicWall Webcast: Mindhunter: The Threat is coming from inside the House. (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/12593/408419?utm_campaign=communication_reminder_starting_now_registrants&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brighttalk-transact&utm_content=title)

Is your business deploying more and more Software as a Service applications? Although SaaS apps empower businesses with agility and enhanced productivity, this efficiency isn’t without risks. Listen in to understand how SaaS apps can be adopted in a secure, responsible manner.For more information on what is discussed in this episode, watch the Embrace SaaS Application Without Fear (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/12593/376607/embrace-saas-applications-without-fear) webcast from SonicWall. 

In episode 2, we discuss the ‘new business normal’ with insights from a CEO and IT service providers perspective. We’ll learn about the challenges and solutions faced by organisations in recent months and what plans are being put in place to keep workforces secure in our new remote working world.For more information download the executive brief: Why Secure Mobile Access is a Strategic Business Imperative (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/brief/why-secure-mobile-access-is-a-strategic-business-imperative/)

In this, our debut episode, we discuss how an unexpected accelerator has brought about a new business normal in which everyone is remote and everyone is mobile. With cybercriminals keeping pace with this change everyone is also less secure. How can IT managers and organizations keep up with this rapidly changing environment and protect the integrity of their business when everything is open and accessible and breach seems inevitable?Host Charles Commins is joined by SonicWall Security Experts Mike Awford, Alex Michael and Patricia Alves.For more information on the topics discussed in this episode download the Strategic Imperative for Boundless Cybersecurity ebook from SonicWall (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/ebook/the-strategic-imperative-for-boundless-cybersecurity/?elqCampaignId=12093&sfc=7013h000000DSJ1AAO) .