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Poor cyber hygiene causes over 50% of cybersecurity incidents

The security habits that companies and employees adopt on a daily basis are almost as important as the cybersecurity solutions they implement. Even if a sophisticated and seemingly robust cybersecurity system is in place, inadequate practices and usage can lead to cybersecurity incidents and breaches that have serious consequences. Failing to cultivate good cybersecurity practices in a company's culture can prove a determining factor when dealing with potential threats.

WatchGuard Wins Three 2024 Global InfoSec Awards

We’re delighted to share that Cyber Defense Magazine has honored WatchGuard Technologies with three awards in its 2024 Global InfoSec Awards program! The coveted annual awards, now in their 12th year, recognize information security (InfoSec) innovators from around the globe who deliver a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. A panel of independent judges selected the winners in each category.

Top 5 Mobile Security Threats and How UEM Can Stop Them

The proliferation of mobile devices has much to do with getting work done fast in modern business environments. Living without smartphones and tablets today is unthinkable. However, as mobile devices become central to our professional and personal lives, they also become prime targets for security breaches. Hence, mobile device security threats loom large. There are many SaaS solutions out there that help businesses thwart mobile security risks. All of them are equally important.

Seattle Kraken IT Joins The 443 Podcast

In a very special episode of #the443Podcast, WatchGuard Director of Security Operations, Marc Laliberte sits down with Seattle Kraken Cybersecurity Engineer, Ryan Willgues to discuss how Ryan got his start in IT, what it’s like working for an NHL franchise, how the Kraken have deployed WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform, and much more. Deep dive into the Kraken deployment of the WatchGuard’s products in this case study.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central takes home 5 Global InfoSec Awards 2024

What an exciting way to start the month! We’re thrilled to announce that ManageEngine has received 12 Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine. Among these accolades, five recognize our innovative Unified Endpoint Management and Security solution, Endpoint Central.

Powerful Detection Response Capabilities w/ Bi-directionality

It can be a struggle to keep up with today’s threat landscape. Oftentimes, SOCs are buried in a mountain of honed detections, but still follow manual response playbooks and analyst actions. While the best detections can lower Mean Time to Detection (MTTD), slow responses do little to bring down Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR). Let’s change that.

Seattle Kraken Deploy WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform

We’re proud to announce the recent deployment of our Unified Security Platform architecture for the Seattle Kraken, providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats for the NHL’s 32nd franchise. The Kraken now rely on WatchGuard to provide complete protection for their organization as the official cybersecurity sponsor of the Seattle Kraken.

Network Access Control: Safeguarding Against Unauthorized Devices and Users

The proliferation of mobile devices and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats underscore the importance of implementing robust access control measures to protect sensitive data and critical systems from potential breaches. In this blog, we will explore the dangers posed by unauthorized devices accessing an organization's network and discuss effective strategies and solutions to control network access, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network resources.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 291 - Picking Secure Technologies

This week on the podcast, we cover guidance from CISA and its international partners that guides organizations on the right questions to ask during the technology procurement process to make sure the products they buy are secure. Before that, we cover Microsoft's research into a common vulnerability impacting over 4 billion Android application installations followed by a discussion on the Tunnel Vision VPN vulnerability.