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SMEs: Four tips for more cybersecurity
SMEs: Four tips for more cybersecurity

More and more SMEs are falling victim to cyber attacks. But it is precisely these companies that often lack the resources to take effective preventive measures and keep their own systems up to date. In the years 2018 to 2020 alone, almost 30 percent of German SMEs fell victim to cybercrime, according to an analysis by KfW. This is therefore a concrete threat that can lead to enormous business damage. At the same time, EU-wide regulations such as NIS-2 and DORA stipulate that managers in certain industries can also be held personally liable for IT security breaches, which...

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Cloud storage: secure and easy data management
Cloud storage: secure and easy data management

A data protection provider is launching its new zero-trust cloud storage, which is integrated into its backup system and is based on Microsoft Azure. The cloud storage is preconfigured and can be customized to your needs as a subscription model. Veeam® Software is introducing Veeam Data Cloud Vault, a cloud-based storage service that enables users to securely store backup data not only off-site, but also in an always immutable and encrypted format. This provides additional layers of protection for important information. Presented live for the first time at VeeamON 2024, companies can test this new Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) offering…

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MDR for SMEs and enterprise companies
MDR for SMEs and enterprise companies

The security manufacturer ESET has expanded its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering and offers two different solution packages for small and medium-sized companies as well as large companies. The IT security manufacturer ESET has updated its solution and product portfolio. The focus is on expanding the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering. With ESET PROTECT MDR for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and ESET PROTECT MDR Ultimate for Enterprise, the security provider now offers two different solution packages. These offer comprehensive, AI-powered threat detection and response capabilities, combined with expert human analysis and...

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SME: Managed security services and training
Managed security services and training for SMEs

Cyber ​​attacks are not only directed against large companies; SMEs are also often affected. There is often a lack of resources and skills for IT security there. The solution is managed security services. IT security stands as the sword of Damocles over IT managers. Why is obvious. The strong networking through IT in all areas of the company offers numerous new areas of attack. Ransomware and malware are fueling the challenge. Everyone knows someone who is affected. And it's no longer just the big companies. The danger is omnipresent and it is not a question of if you will be attacked, but when….

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New protection solution for small and home office businesses
New protection solution for small and home office businesses - Image by Joshua Woroniecki on Pixabay

The European security manufacturer ESET has released its new product package ESET Small Business Security (ESBS). This is intended to specifically serve the cybersecurity needs of small and home office companies that want to protect their own and customer data. The comprehensive security solution offers seamless, easy-to-use protection and numerous features that organizations need in everyday business, including a password manager and an unlimited VPN service. The ESBS solution package is available now. Features for comprehensive security ESBS guarantees reliable security even on weaker hardware and ensures efficient protection that is easy to manage and is compatible with all major operating systems, including...

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SME: Backup and recovery including malware detection 
SME: Backup and recovery including malware detection MS - AI

More resilience against ransomware for SMBs: The latest version of the all-in-one data protection solution Veritas Backup Exec offers new malware detection, role-based access control and faster backup and recovery. Secure multi-cloud data management: Veritas has announced further developments for Veritas Backup Exec. More than 45.000 small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) worldwide rely on the uniform backup and recovery solution. The latest updates include malware detection capabilities, role-based access control, and other optimizations for quickly backing up and restoring business-critical data. Ransomware: More protection and data security With the increase in ransomware attacks, concerns about data security are growing in all companies. A study…

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SMEs in sight: cyber attacks on supply chains

Partnerships, services, customer relationships – no organization operates independently. Contracts, compliances and laws regulate cooperation, but what about security criteria? Cyber ​​attacks on supply chains particularly affect small and medium-sized companies, according to the latest threat report from Sophos. In the latest Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street, the security experts report that in 2023 the Sophos MDR team responded increasingly to cases in which companies were attacked via the so-called supply chain, i.e. the supply chain in business and in the IT infrastructure became. In several cases, the vulnerabilities lay in the remote monitoring and management software...

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Network access possible: Lexmark SMB printer with 8.6 security vulnerability
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in newer Lexmark SMB devices. In some cases, an attacker can use SSRF to move through corporate networks to exploit otherwise unreachable internal systems or extract secrets. Updates are available. In its Security Advisory, Lexmark informs users of Lexmark devices for the SME sector about a highly dangerous security vulnerability with a CVSS value of 8.6 out of 10. This makes network access possible for attackers via Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). The manufacturer recommends an immediate update of the firmware of the affected devices. Over 150...

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Professional cybersecurity for SMEs
Professional cybersecurity for SMEs

Managed detection and response (MDR) for SMEs 24/7, 365 days a year. The IT security manufacturer ESET has expanded its offering with a new service. The new “ESET MDR” service now also offers medium-sized businesses threat monitoring, detection and tracking of threats, incident response and modern detection and response functions around the clock (24/7). The company is thus responding to the increased demand, which was fueled not least by the requirements of the state of the art. ESET MDR is now available from ESET specialist dealers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Professional, for…

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AI-based cyber defense for SMEs at Amazon
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

In contrast to large companies, many SMEs still use traditional cyber defense solutions and are therefore highly at risk. AI-powered defense offers more security. CrowdStrike's AI-powered cybersecurity offering for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), CrowdStrike Falcon Go, is now available on Amazon Business. Falcon Go is designed to help SMBs defend against modern cybersecurity threats. Support for small IT teams and non-technical users It combines the power of CrowdStrike's industry-leading protection in an intuitive, simplified package designed to support smaller IT teams and non-technical users. It is…

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