The terms unified and integrated are often used interchangeably in the software world. However, security leaders must understand the differences between deeply unified and API-based integrated platforms within an organization and how they can significantly impact everything from cost to efficiency. First, it is essential to define the terms.

The global economic landscape is shifting. Cybersecurity skill shortage, inflation, and supply chain concerns are key issues contributing to price hikes and increased business costs. In this challenging environment, end customers are evaluating their spending, and channel partners, especially those delivering managed services, have been planning to raise prices on their services.

Why should organizations fund zero-trust architectures? The business benefits of zero-trust are significant. By adopting the "never trust, always verify" mindset, organizations shift to a more centralized security management approach, which can result in cost-effectiveness and a stronger layer of protection for resources such as identities, data, and applications.

We’re thrilled to share that the Business Intelligence Group has named WatchGuard’s George Grinnell an “Executive of the Year” winner and recognized WatchGuard’s Mark Allan Marra with a win in the “Manager of the Year” category as part of its 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards! Business Intelligence Group has also honored WatchGuard’s Customer Support team as a finalist in the “Organization of the Year” category.

It’s not possible to talk about a successful cyberattack without prior access to the target company's network. Initial access brokers (IABs) are the malicious actors that perform this first step, and they are making accessing enterprise networks easier than ever.