Cyber Unplugged

Cybersecurity has its own language and with an increasing focus being placed on cyber awareness we wanted to demystify and explain some of the key terms for those who might be new to Cybersecurity. Join SonicWall experts as they discuss some of the most common terms and what they mean.

To find out more download the Mid Year Update: 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. Cyber threat intelligence for navigating the new business normal:

https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/

2020 has been an eventful year particularly in the cybersecurity industry where we have seen some major brands be hit by ransomware and phishing attacks. In this episode we discuss the hows and whys of some of these major breaches and discuss what organisations can do to mitigate such attack as we move in to a second lockdown.

For more information see SonicWalls Mid-Year update of our 2020 Cyber Threat Report: https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/

These are dark days for many businesses and individuals. But they’re salad days for cybercriminals. Opportunistic hackers, seeing a chance to take advantage of the confusion and fear surrounding the pandemic, have been out in force.SonicWall experts Mike Awford, Alex Michael, Lynda King and Jamie Love discuss the Mid Year Update: 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/)Cyber Threat Intelligence for Navigating the New Business Normal. (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/white-papers/mid-year-update-2020-sonicwall-cyber-threat-report/)

Traditional methods of deploying and maintaining security at branch sites has become ineffective, expensive and unmanageable. A secure SD-Branch solution can form a cornerstone for boundless cybersecurity in distributed enterprise environments.  Jamie Love, Colin Gracie and Neal Lewis explain why.For more information download the Executive Brief: Are Your Branch Sites an Open Door to Cyberattacks? Why increased exposure, limited resources and rising costs demand secure SD-Branch. (https://d3ik27cqx8s5ub.cloudfront.net/media/uploads/2020/05/ExecutiveBrief-AreYourBranchSites-US-VG-1980.pdf)

Listen as John Aarsen, SonicWall and Alasdair Truett of Fortisat discuss the anatomy of social engineering attacks and how people are manipulated into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Social Engineering attacks have become more frequent and aggressive as attackers attempt to exploit the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. In the case of both users and organizations, overconfidence can lead to complacency, allowing such attacks to succeed. That’s why it’s crucial that you consider social engineering as your company builds its boundless cybersecurity strategy.For more information watch the SonicWall Webcast: Mindhunter: The Threat is coming from inside the House. (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/12593/408419?utm_campaign=communication_reminder_starting_now_registrants&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brighttalk-transact&utm_content=title)

Is your business deploying more and more Software as a Service applications? Although SaaS apps empower businesses with agility and enhanced productivity, this efficiency isn’t without risks. Listen in to understand how SaaS apps can be adopted in a secure, responsible manner.For more information on what is discussed in this episode, watch the Embrace SaaS Application Without Fear (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/12593/376607/embrace-saas-applications-without-fear) webcast from SonicWall. 

In episode 2, we discuss the ‘new business normal’ with insights from a CEO and IT service providers perspective. We’ll learn about the challenges and solutions faced by organisations in recent months and what plans are being put in place to keep workforces secure in our new remote working world.For more information download the executive brief: Why Secure Mobile Access is a Strategic Business Imperative (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/brief/why-secure-mobile-access-is-a-strategic-business-imperative/)

In this, our debut episode, we discuss how an unexpected accelerator has brought about a new business normal in which everyone is remote and everyone is mobile. With cybercriminals keeping pace with this change everyone is also less secure. How can IT managers and organizations keep up with this rapidly changing environment and protect the integrity of their business when everything is open and accessible and breach seems inevitable?Host Charles Commins is joined by SonicWall Security Experts Mike Awford, Alex Michael and Patricia Alves.For more information on the topics discussed in this episode download the Strategic Imperative for Boundless Cybersecurity ebook from SonicWall (https://www.sonicwall.com/resources/ebook/the-strategic-imperative-for-boundless-cybersecurity/?elqCampaignId=12093&sfc=7013h000000DSJ1AAO) .