Cybersecurity: Is new technology exploiting or protecting businesses?
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Cybersecurity: Is new technology exploiting or protecting businesses???
If overcoming the challenges of an economic downturn and the ongoing challenge of the technology skills gap (which we touched upon in our first installment) wasn’t enough, IT and security leaders are now being forced to deal with one cyberattack on average every week.?
As these cyber attacks continue to surge across the industry, a recent study by Rubrik has suggested that 92% of businesses were concerned they’d be unable to maintain business continuity after an attack.?
Rubrik’s study, titled ‘The State of Data Security’ , follows research by SonicWall which found that the top three business concerns of all organisations surveyed were ransomware (91%), Phishing and spear-phishing (76%), and encrypted malware (66%).?
As we discussed last time, the skills gap is having a significant impact on the technology industry, and is especially prevalent in the cybersecurity space. For example, SonicWall’s recent study also found that 46% of organisations feel as though they don’t have enough IT headcount, while a staggering 3% only feel they have more than enough headcount to tackle day-to-day security operations.
“No one is safe from cyberattacks — businesses or individuals,” - Bill (F. William) Conner , Executive Chairman of the Board, SonicWall.?
So, with the increased pressure of daily cyberattacks, what are companies doing to support them selves, their employees and their customers?
Below, we outline companies such as IBM , Vodafone and VMware , who have recently taken strides to reduce both the amount of and the severity of the cyber attacks we are facing today.?
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Top news stories?
Study shows the worrying human cost of cyber attacks?
Insights from more than 1,600 security and IT leaders including CISOs, CIOs, VPs and Directors across 10 countries reveals security risks and widespread damage.?
IBM partners with Vodafone on quantum-safe cybersecurity?
IBM and Vodafone have announced a partnership on quantum-safe cybersecurity, aimed at keeping data secure in the face of emerging cybersecurity challenges.?
VMware: Lateral security enhancements tackle blindspots
At a time when security teams are tackling increasingly sophisticated attacks, enhancements in lateral security can shine a light on security blindspots.?
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5 mins with…?
Tom Kellermann , Senior Vice President of Cyber Strategy at Contrast Security .?
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Prior to this role Tom has held positions as the Head of Cybersecurity Strategy at VMware and Chief Cybersecurity Officer for Carbon Black . He has also served as Wilson Center’s Global Fellow for Cybersecurity Policy and the Secret Service Cybercrime Investigations Advisory Board.?
“We’re currently living in a cyber insurgency, where the cyber space is becoming increasingly hostile and attacks are more destructive than ever before.”
Back in June, we sat down with Tom to discuss all things cyber, find out what he had to say here!
Discover: Top 10 Cybersecurity Platforms
Today, businesses are spoiled with the number of technological solutions at hand, and while these innovations are proving useful for businesses, cyber criminals are also benefiting and using these solutions to their advantage, making cyber attacks harder to defend against.?
As cyber attacks become more complex, it has never been more crucial for businesses to invest in cyber. Below, we take a look at the top companies offering cyber platforms.?
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Not to miss: Exclusive interview with…?
Walt Sirene , SAP NS2 ’s R&D and Pre-sales Technical Director, discusses security across the digital ecosystem and driving innovation in cybersecurity.?
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Staying one step ahead
As technology becomes more innovative, so do cyber criminals. The risk of cyber attacks will never fully go away, so companies must invest time and money in cybersecurity now more than ever to stay one step ahead.?
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In this week's installment, we feature insights from IBM, Vodafone, and VMware, research from SonicWall and Rubrik, Inc., as well as an exclusive interview with Walt Sirene of SAP NS2, and 5 mins with Tom Kellermann of Contrast Security.