The operators behind the Lornenz ransomware operation have been observed exploiting a now-patched critical security flaw in Mitel MiVoice Connect to obtain a foothold into target environments for follow-on malicious activities. "Initial malicious activity originated from a Mitel appliance sitting on the network perimeter," researchers from cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf said in … [Read more...] about Lorenz Ransomware Exploit Mitel VoIP Systems to Breach Business Networks
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ISE business value and ROI uncovered in Forrester study
Forrester Consulting recently conducted an independent analysis of five organizations using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), the industry-leading network access control solution, to uncover the business value of ISE. The commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, “The Total Economic Impact™ of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE),” published … [Read more...] about ISE business value and ROI uncovered in Forrester study
A Free Solution to Protect Your Business from 6 Biggest Cyber Threats in 2022
For the last few years, the cybersecurity threat landscape has gotten progressively more complex and dangerous. The online world is now rife with data thieves, extortionists, and even state actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities in businesses' digital defenses. And unfortunately — the bad guys have the upper hand at the moment. Part of the reason for that is the fallout … [Read more...] about A Free Solution to Protect Your Business from 6 Biggest Cyber Threats in 2022
Critical Flaws Discovered in Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers
Cisco has patched multiple critical security vulnerabilities impacting its RV Series routers that could be weaponized to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code on affected systems, while also warning of the existence of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code targeting some of these bugs. Three of the 15 flaws, tracked as CVE-2022-20699, CVE-2022-20700, and CVE-2022-20707, … [Read more...] about Critical Flaws Discovered in Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers
Critical Flaws Uncovered in Pentaho Business Analytics Software
Multiple vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Hitachi Vantara's Pentaho Business Analytics software that could be abused by malicious actors to upload arbitrary data files and even execute arbitrary code on the underlying host system of the application. The security weaknesses were reported by researchers Alberto Favero from German cybersecurity firm Hawsec and Altion Malka … [Read more...] about Critical Flaws Uncovered in Pentaho Business Analytics Software
Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security
Cisco Secure Email Cloud Mailbox was built with one guiding principle – simplicity. Of course, it’s easy for us to talk about the benefits of our cloud-native email security product and how easy it is to use. But don’t just take it from us! Every day, our customers are reaping the benefits of enhanced email security, which in turn increases productivity, profitability, and … [Read more...] about Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security
Why Every Midsize Business Needs a Security Strategy
When midsize businesses talk about cybersecurity, it’s usually in the context of a problem to solve. (Specifically, IT’s problem to solve.) But for small and midsize businesses especially, security can’t just be a concern of IT. When looked at holistically, a strong security strategy can be an asset that helps companies reach their overall business objectives. Per IDG, business … [Read more...] about Why Every Midsize Business Needs a Security Strategy
What To Do When Your Business Is Hacked
As businesses move to a remote workforce, hackers have increased their activity to capitalize on new security holes. Cybercriminals often use unsophisticated methods that continue to be extremely successful. These include phishing emails to harvest credentials and gain easy access to business-critical environments. Hackers are also using ransomware to hold your data hostage, … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Business Is Hacked
Introducing the Cisco Security Outcomes Study: Small and Midsize Business Edition
It’s thrilling to lead security in small and midsized companies. We face many of the same threats as enterprises. With the growing emphasis on supply chain security, we share the same compliance obligations. We’re closer to the business leadership, and we’re closer to (sometimes embedded within) the IT team. With a fraction of the resources, we pull off the impossible quarter … [Read more...] about Introducing the Cisco Security Outcomes Study: Small and Midsize Business Edition
2021 Security Outcomes Study: Timely Incident Response as a Business Enabler
Anyone who has ever observed or participated in a dance rehearsal is familiar with the count-off cadence, 5, 6, 7, 8. The same is true of musicians who count at the beginning of a piece, or an athlete awaiting the starting signal. These indicators alert us to the same thing: Be ready NOW. Cybersecurity has a set of starting signals as well, but they differ in one aspect. In … [Read more...] about 2021 Security Outcomes Study: Timely Incident Response as a Business Enabler