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Home Office Security: What Your Company Should Know
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Companies & Home Office: Without the protective walls of corporate IT, employees quickly become the first line of defense against cyberattacks – a challenge that companies often underestimate, but for which strong solutions exist. Companies should not underestimate the risks that can arise from employees working from home, especially when a private device is used instead of a company laptop. Here are 10 important questions and the relevant answers from an expert: Sören Kohls, Head of Channel DACH, Kaspersky. 1. What specific risks arise from using private networks in the home office, and how…

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Zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN
Zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN

Mandiant has released details of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-0282) that Ivanti disclosed and simultaneously patched, affecting its Ivanti Connect Secure VPN ("ICS") applications. Ivanti identified the vulnerability based on clues from the company-provided Integrity Checker Tool ("ICT") and other commercial security monitoring tools. As Mandiant notes in its analysis, CVE-2025-0282 was exploited by a suspected Chinese espionage actor as early as December 2024. While Mandiant cannot currently attribute the exploitation of CVE-2025-0282 to a specific threat actor, the security researchers have observed the same malware family (SPAWN) that was exploited back in April…

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VPN security concerns are rising
VPN security concerns are rising

According to a report, 78 percent of organizations plan to implement a Zero Trust strategy in the next 12 months to respond to increasing attacks on VPNs. VPN security concerns are on the rise: 91 percent of respondents expressed concerns that VPNs could lead to security incidents. According to the report, the top threats exploiting VPN vulnerabilities are ransomware (42 percent), other malware (35 percent) and DDoS attacks (30 percent). Lateral movement is the biggest concern, according to the majority of organizations with a VPN-based security incident, indicating a failure to contain. 56 percent…

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Password-free security
Password-free security

Passwords represent a high security risk for companies. Through password theft, attackers can often penetrate company systems unnoticed and cause a lot of damage. Passwordless authentication is therefore trending. CyberArk shows what companies should pay attention to during implementation, especially with regard to the IAM solution used. Everyone knows it: Creating a new password is an annoying process because, for example, it has to be at least eight characters long and contain upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. But it's a necessary evil since passwords are still one of the most popular targets for attackers...

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VPN no longer up to date?
VPN is no longer up to date

When companies were forced to transition to remote work during the pandemic, they needed a quick solution that gave their employees secure access to work resources. For many, this solution came in the form of VPN (Virtual Private Network), but these were not originally designed for the use of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and cloud apps. Lookout, a provider of endpoint and cloud security, now sees the end of VPNs. While VPNs can provide remote access, it may come as a surprise that they fall short when it comes to security. That’s because VPNs are for…

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Secure Communication: New SD-WAN Gateway Series
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LANCOM Systems is showing the first two SD-WAN gateways in its 1800 series in the new "blackline" housing for secure VPN office and branch connections via DSL, fiber optics, cable Internet and mobile communications. Two models are the first in the series: The LANCOM 1800VAW offers fast dual-band WLAN (Wi-Fi 6) with supervectoring VDSL and an optional fiber optic connection (FTTH). The sister model LANCOM 1800VAW-4G provides a reliable Internet backup through additional 4G connectivity. Both gateways can optionally be operated highly automated in an SD-WAN via the LANCOM Management Cloud. Fast with the highest security standards Both devices have an integrated VDSL supervectoring modem for up to 300 MBit/s...

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VPN gateway appliance and Wi-Fi 6 for remote work

Regardless of location, companies can connect all users with enterprise-grade security: WatchGuard's Firebox NV5 VPN gateway appliance and AP6CR Wi-Fi 332 access point ensure secure remote workplaces and outdoor environments. With two new products, the NV5 VPN Gateway Tabletop Appliance and the outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point AP332CR, WatchGuard expands its powerful range of security products and services for enterprises and Managed Services Providers (MSPs) looking for are looking for IT security solutions to support a wide range of decentralized workplace scenarios. This gives users seamless protection wherever they are. More…

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Remote access: VPN is out - Zero Trust is in
Remote access: VPN is out - Zero Trust is in

According to a survey, while many companies want to rely on zero trust, 95 percent of companies still use VPN to enable hybrid work and distributed work environments across branches. However, almost half of the companies also noticed the attacks on VPN. For decades, companies around the world have relied on VPN to secure remote access. For many IT security departments, going through a secure tunnel into the company network was the best way to protect the company from unauthorized access while still allowing employees remote access. But with the…

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VPN enterprise solution with new important functions
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The NCP Secure Enterprise Management Server (“SEM”) is the central component of the “single point of administration” of the NCP VPN Enterprise solution. With it, companies can conveniently administer their remote access network from a central location and do not have to deal with a large number of isolated solutions. In the new version 6.10, "SEM" administrators benefit from a REST API and an add-on license option for two-factor authentication. In addition, the "SEM" 6.10 is suitable for use with the NCP VS GovNet solution approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). VPN solution approved by BSI The…

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Forecast: VPN retires - SASE is coming
Forecast: VPN retires - SASE is coming

How will hybrid work continue? Palo Alto Networks predicts the end of VPN and the establishment of SASE - Secure Access Service Edge. With the security framework, security and network connectivity technologies are converged into a single cloud-delivered platform. In 2022, after nearly two years of remote work, millions of knowledge workers will adjust to a new rhythm and routinely work from both home and the office. This transition from pure remote work to hybrid work offers companies the opportunity to create a stable foundation for their employees...

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