Security Whitepapers & Guides

Year after year, cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, more pernicious, and more prevalent. And with advanced cyber weaponry finding its way into the hands of the common cyber criminal, organizations of every size risk being attacked. So, today’s companies need to understand what the consequences will be when it happens.

Enterprises everywhere are embracing operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT). From medical devices in hospitals to network-connected robots in manufacturing and supply-chain sensors in distribution centers, organizations are leveraging the latest innovations to improve operational efficiencies and gain competitive advantages. What’s more, companies increasingly use social channels to connect with their customers and suppliers.

Modern enterprises often use hybrid computing architectures that consist of both on-premises and cloud based resources. A hybrid architecture makes it easier to conduct business but it poses new challenges in terms of security, which becomes a shared responsibility between cloud providers and enterprises. Providers are responsible for operational security and service reliability, while cloud customers are responsible for data security and how they use cloud services.

As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes organizations to adopt a work from-home strategy, ensuring the security of the entire organization becomes a critical priority for IT, security, and business leaders.

Modern businesses operate under constant cyberattack. Cybercriminals of every type continually launch ransomware, viruses, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks that threaten your computer systems and network infrastructure. That puts your IT and security teams always on defense, without the time and expertise to proactively detect and respond to advanced threats. And when you are on defense, just a single mistake can lead to devastating results.

As businesses everywhere move further into the cloud, they face new security challenges. Legacy security tools, such as firewalls, advanced endpoint protection, or SIEM appliances, cannot defend cloud workloads and cloud vendors do not take responsibility for many key security areas. What's more, businesses struggle to staff their teams with cloud security experts, even as threats to cloud platforms are continually on the rise.

Data breaches and major attacks, therefore, remain common occurrences despite innovative advances in security products and solutions in recent years. As cybercriminals continue to adapt and evolve, understanding what it really takes to respond to attacks–and secure all sensitive data–is now paramount for businesses of all sizes.