Two significant pieces of European legislation stand out as cybersecurity regulations evolve: the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the NIS 2 Directive. Both aim to enhance cybersecurity but target different sectors and have distinct objectives and requirements.

Excessive cybersecurity alerts are not a trivial matter; they pose a real challenge that directly impacts business security strategies. Too many notifications generate stress on IT teams, which are increasingly being reduced in size while facing a heavier burden of tasks. This situation can lead to urgent alerts being overlooked, putting system security at risk.

In a world as technologically dependent as the one we live in, individuals and companies are more vulnerable than ever to multiple threats, ranging from ransomware and malware attacks to data theft and other forms of cybercrime.

The rise of SaaS applications and solutions has revolutionized the way we work. However, the unsanctioned use of these tools, known as shadow IT and shadow SaaS, poses a significant risk to corporate networks. A recent study reveals that the top risks associated with these practices include data loss (65%), lack of visibility and control (62%), and data breaches (52%). In fact, one in ten companies surveyed suspect that the use of tools without the consent of their IT teams has led to a data breach.

The Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2) is a cornerstone of European cybersecurity regulation, imposing stringent requirements on critical infrastructure sectors. To ensure their resilience, NIS 2 mandates specific cybersecurity risk management measures. Let's break down these ten essential measures and understand their implications.

The growing complexity of networks and connected devices makes implementing effective cybersecurity an increasingly complicated task. While businesses have shown more awareness of the need to elevate their security posture in recent years, several fundamental cyber hygiene issues still need to be addressed.

We’re pleased to announce that WatchGuard Technologies won two award categories in CRN’s 2024 Annual Report Card (ARC) program, from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company! These awards honor technology vendors who are committed to growing the IT channel through technology innovation and partner relationships.

With the rise in cyberattacks, robust measures are essential to reduce attack surfaces and respond swiftly to threats. Compliance with regulations like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is crucial to prevent severe penalties and ensure business continuity. This blog post looks at DORA and introduces our white paper about this important new European regulation.

Recent news of a global IT disruption caused by a security vendor’s content update has driven important conversations about quality assurance processes for endpoint products and content updates. At WatchGuard, with more than 30 years of experience in this industry, we know well the sensitivity of the update process and wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the processes we have in place to protect our valued partner community and customers from the impacts of a flawed update rollout.