Fal.Con 2020 is less than four weeks away, and we have lots of news to share about our 4th annual CrowdStrike® Cybersecurity Conference on October 15! Fal.Con 2020 has been completely reimagined to provide a first-of-its kind virtual experience, including a fast-paced general session featuring many of the top minds in cybersecurity and digital transformation, 50+ learning … [Read more...] about Go Beyond Today’s Cybersecurity at Fal.Con 2020
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Investing in Your Cybersecurity Program During Extraordinary Times
The events of 2020 have brought home (quite literally) the need for a robust remote working strategy. The question is how can infosec professionals best tailor their cybersecurity programs to the new demands of working remotely and ensure security and business continuity. How can they make sure their data is safe when employees are accessing information and corporate systems … [Read more...] about Investing in Your Cybersecurity Program During Extraordinary Times
How COVID-19 Has Changed Business Cybersecurity Priorities Forever
For much of this year, IT professionals all over the globe have had their hands full, finding ways to help businesses cope with the fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In many cases, it involved a rapid rollout of significant remote work infrastructure. That infrastructure was called into service with little to no warning and even less opportunity for testing. … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Has Changed Business Cybersecurity Priorities Forever
Experiences from Cybersecurity Leaders in Extraordinary Times: Adjustments and Outcomes
The sudden move to telework this year imbued the word “challenge” with new meaning for security executives. Within a matter of days and weeks, many of these leaders had to figure out how they could rework their employers’ security policies in such a way that supported a massive shift to working from home. This period required significant ingenuity and unprecedented forward … [Read more...] about Experiences from Cybersecurity Leaders in Extraordinary Times: Adjustments and Outcomes
Cisco Networking Academy is Helping Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Authored by Swati Handa, Global Cybersecurity Strategy Manager, Cisco This week in #EducationNow, join one of our cybersecurity experts to learn how Cisco Networking Academy is answering the call to cybersecurity education in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. To say we live in vastly different times than we did six months ago is an understatement. COVID-19 has brought a … [Read more...] about Cisco Networking Academy is Helping Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
SMB Cybersecurity: More products, more problems?
The importance of a simplified approach to security As cybercriminals continue to find new ways to breach security defenses, keeping your organization secure may start to feel overwhelming. Security teams are constantly striving to stay ahead, but it can be difficult to decide what to prioritize. So, in a sea of new security products and recommendations, how can small and … [Read more...] about SMB Cybersecurity: More products, more problems?
Asia Pacific and Japan Cybersecurity Survey
For almost every organization within the APJ region, the past four months have seen a fundamental shift in how they work, how employees interact with each other, and how they protect themselves against the sophistication of new and developing cybersecurity threats. Many organizations have adapted to these new and unexpected challenges effectively, as the alternative was to fail … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific and Japan Cybersecurity Survey
SMB Cybersecurity: The benefits of gamified security awareness training
It’s commonly agreed that what makes an organization stand out most are its people. Most business leaders will highlight their team members’ contributions before anything else – after all, it’s not a building or a service or a product that makes an organization. It’s the people. However, when it comes to security, legacy would dictate that the opposite appears to be true. … [Read more...] about SMB Cybersecurity: The benefits of gamified security awareness training
Creating more opportunities for others in cybersecurity
Security Stories podcastThe Security Stories podcast is all about security leaders sharing their journeys with us. In our latest episode, we have some very meaningful stories to talk about with you. Our main interview is with Andy Ellis. On the very day we interviewed him, he was celebrating his 20th anniversary as the Chief Security Officer for Akamai. We cover many topics – … [Read more...] about Creating more opportunities for others in cybersecurity
SMB Cybersecurity: The Real Benefits of a Top-Down Approach
The security industry has sometimes underestimated small and medium sized businesses. Several myths haunt SMBs, leading to the misconception that they don’t take security as seriously as larger organizations. But thanks to a recent survey, data collected from almost 500 SMBs (defined here as organizations with 250-499 employees) reveals a different story. In a recent Cisco Chat … [Read more...] about SMB Cybersecurity: The Real Benefits of a Top-Down Approach