Despite known security issues, VPN usage continues to thrive
VPN usage is still prevalent among 90% of security teams who have highlighted cost, time, and difficulty as reasons to not move forward with ZTNA adoption, according to a new …
Two business-grade Netgear VPN routers have security vulnerabilities that can’t be fixed
Netgear has admitted that multiple security vulnerabilities in its business-grade BR200 and BR500 VPN routers can’t be fixed due to technical limitations outside of …
SDP solutions are true ZTNA solutions: They trust no one
In this interview with Help Net Security, Alissa Knight, cybersecurity influencer and partner at Knight Ink, explains why organizations should switch to SDP as opposed to VPN, …
The future of security protocols for remote work
Cybercrime has been growing rapidly for years, and the sudden pandemic-fueled shift to work from home (WFH) only accelerated the threat, forcing businesses to start putting a …
Eight resolutions to help navigate the new hybrid office model
Continuous review and improvement are crucial for a successful security program. As this year draws to a close, it is a good time to look back on 2021 and prepare a few …
WFH is here to stay: Five tactics to improve security for remote teams
When the pandemic took hold, most companies were forced to turn their employees into a fully operational remote workforce within the span of one week. And while some …
Remote access security strategy under scrutiny as hybrid/remote working persists
A report by Menlo Security highlights growing concerns about securing users as the trend for hybrid and remote working is set to remain. The new report – which surveyed 500+ …
SASE initiatives are gaining momentum
Axis Security and ESG unveiled a quantitative survey research of more than 600 cybersecurity, networking, and IT professionals in North America, UK, France, and Germany who …
Modern security strategies key to support remote workforce demands
COVID-19 quickly ushered in the era of remote work, introducing new risks that IT professionals are struggling to manage with existing security tools, according to a Thales …
Out with the old, in with the new: From VPNs to ZTNA
The VPN held an important role in the evolution of the internet, and for decades has supported businesses in securing their networks. VPNs have been used by businesses and …
As hybrid working arrangements remain, employers must ensure their staff works safely
Working from home has significantly increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities over the past two years, according to the world’s leading enforcement agencies. Employers must …
Patch bypass flaw in Pulse Secure VPNs can lead to total compromise (CVE-2021-22937)
The patch for a vulnerability (CVE-2020-8260) in Pulse Connect Secure VPN devices that attackers have been exploiting in the wild can be bypassed, security researcher Rich …