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MDR and XDR via Google Workspace
March 24, 2024
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Whether in a cafe, airport terminal or home office – employees work in many places. However, this development also brings with it challenges when it comes to access to software services, servers and systems. Sophos has now integrated its security solutions into Google Workspace. To accommodate the cloud-based and collaborative way of working, Sophos has now integrated its solutions into Google Workspace to protect the business-critical productivity tools and data in the Google world from sophisticated attacks. Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) includes integrated security controls, the examination and validation of the resulting data and the response...

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AI on Enterprise Storage fights ransomware in real time
March 22, 2024
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AI on Enterprise Storage Fights Ransomware in Real-Time - AI - Bing

NetApp is one of the first to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) directly into primary storage to combat ransomware in real time. The new features ensure that both primary and secondary data in the company is protected from ransomware - regardless of their location on-premises or in the cloud. The number of ransomware victims has increased by 90 percent, with Germany in fourth place behind the USA, Canada and Great Britain. Critical infrastructure and supply chains are particularly frequently attacked. Therefore, according to the NetApp 2023 Data Complexity Report...

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Security study: Poor preparation for emergencies
14 April 2023
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Security study: Poor preparation for emergencies

In 2023, security departments must work more purposefully in vulnerability management and supply chain security. This is a central result of the "State of Security Preparedness 2023" study published by the security provider Ivanti. In contrast to their international colleagues, the degree of maturity of German security departments is only mediocre. This is particularly evident in business-critical issues such as dealing with weak points and in security training for business partners in the company's own distribution chain. German security teams have some catching up to do According to the Ivanti study, the maturity of German IT security departments is significantly lower than in neighboring European countries and worldwide. Just 19% of respondents estimate...

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Ransomware: self-check for SMEs and the self-employed
5 April 2023
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Ransomware: self-check for SMEs and the self-employed

Large companies can use penetration tests to check how secure their IT security structure is. Now every SME or self-employed person can run a system test with ransomware on Ransom-Check: free of charge, without registration. Every day, companies, authorities, municipal utilities and even hospitals have to shut down their operations because the IT is no longer usable. So-called ransomware has struck. From now on, a simple and free self-test for the greatest dangers is possible for everyone. Self-test with ransomware Cyber ​​criminals want to extort ransom money (ransomware). To do this, they must penetrate the IT environment. They are often unknowingly helped by employees.

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2023: Enterprises must optimize their IT defenses
3. February 2023
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2023: Enterprises must optimize their IT defenses

Cyber ​​criminals never stand still. They constantly improve their methods and intensify their attacks on available targets. In 2023, companies will once again be faced with the task of further optimizing their IT defenses. When it comes to cyber insurance, a good defense is also expected or there is no policy. 2022 was not a quiet year for IT security either. Hackers have crossed new borders: Organized criminals attacked governments, like Conti in the Costa Rica case. The Lapsus$ group attacked well-known players in the digital economy such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber, Globant and others. Hacker collectives developed sophisticated, powerful tools for…

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Robust defense against ransomware 
23 January 2023
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Robust defense against ransomware

Cyber ​​extortionists are constantly developing new ways to inject ransomware into organizations. Using tactics like brand phishing, they impersonate big names like PayPal to send bogus payments. Businesses should keep 5 things in mind to have a more robust defense against ransomware. The developers behind the ransomware Hive alone were able to steal around 100 million US dollars through blackmail. The Lockbit cybergang wants 50 million US dollars from Continental AG to restore a 40 terabyte data package. Ransomware evolves quickly, and potential victims need to do the same. How can…

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Study: Companies not ready to deal with cybersecurity threats
28 November 2022
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Study: Companies not ready to deal with cybersecurity threats

German companies are only insufficiently able to protect their sensitive information from loss and misuse. This is one of the central results of a cybersecurity study by the research and analyst firm techconsult on behalf of Proofpoint. The report entitled "Cybersecurity in Germany: Better protection of people and data" illustrates the extent of the problem. 57 percent of German companies had at least one data breach and/or the loss of sensitive information in the last 12 months. 17 percent of the companies surveyed even had to complain about several IT security incidents. These results can be used, among other things...

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Because of Russia: EU Commission wants new cyber center in no time at all
9 November 2022
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In a tender process, the EU Commission is looking for an additional cyber center for the evaluation of the cyber situation and analysis for 22 million. The deadline for submitting offers shows that it is urgent: only 3 weeks. The justification for the rush: Russia's military aggression. Of course, the EU Commission already has cyber centers for evaluating cyber attacks – including those from Russia. But they don't seem to be enough for the EU Commission. Therefore, the following publication can be found in the e-System Tendering (tenders from the European institutions) under the heading “Tailor-made service in support of the Cyber ​​Situation and Analysis Center…

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Endpoint Detection and Response Expert Award
8 November 2022
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The Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert solution has received Strategic Leaders status after extensive testing by AV-Comparatives. In particular, the automated blocking and correct reporting of all attacks as well as the consistent mapping of MITER's tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) were recognized. The testers also praised the product for its high return on investment (ROI) and low total cost of ownership (TCO). It was also ranked in the top 3 for best results in the Prevention\Response Capability category. Short time to detect and respond to malware incidents Ability to reduce time…

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Managed Service Providers as Trojan Horses
August 11, 2022
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Managed Service Providers as Trojan Horses

Warnings to managed service providers to keep their IT protection up to date and to introduce new security guidelines are piling up. More recently, government regulators, including those in the UK and US, have reported an increase in malicious cyber activity explicitly targeting managed service providers. This is a development that will continue. A comment from Kay-Uwe-Wirtz, Regional Account Director Barracuda MSP. The reason for this is obvious, given that MSPs have direct access to their customers' networks and applications. Criminals who have successfully compromised an MSP using their infrastructure as a starting point are in the…

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