EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Three quarters of CEOs (74%) are concerned about their business’s ability to avert or limit damage from a cyber attack. Although most executives recognize the role of cyber security in maintaining organizational stability, some are instructing security admins to delay cyber security maintenance and upgrades due to resource constraints. In the long run, this can imperil a business. For organizations that are struggling to prevent threats, to implement innovative technologies and to reduce capital expenditures, managed security service providers (MSSPs) represent a pragmatic a ..read more

By Ervin Suarez, Security Engineer for Cable and Colocation Accounts, Check Point Software Technologies. I’ve been closely observing a fascinating shift in the IT landscape and wanted to share some insights with all of you, especially given how these changes could impact our industry. Lately, there’s been a noticeable shift among enterprises back towards colocation (colo) services, while they’ve simultaneously embraced hybrid cloud models. This trend is intriguing and speaks volumes about the evolving needs and strategies of businesses when it comes to managing IT infrastructure. Why the shift ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils, a core compression utility embedded in countless Linux systems, has sent shockwaves through the cyber security community. As journalist Kevin Roose of the New York Times pointed out in relation to the XZ Utils fiasco, in some places, the internet is held together by the digital equivalent of bubble gum and Scotch tape, and the inherent fragility is a draw for cyber criminals. According to today’s joint alert issued by the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) and the OpenJS Foundation, the XZ Utils breach might not be an is ..read more

By Shira Landau, Editor-in-Chief, CyberTalk.org. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most sure-fire and strategic tools available for cyber security professionals. Due to the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, cyber security experts have broadly turned to AI in order to enhance abilities to detect and prevent cyber threats. As it stands, nearly 50% of enterprises are already using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve cyber security outcomes, and 92% of organizations plan to adopt these types of tools in the futu ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: As cyber adversaries diversify their tactics and devise increasingly sophisticated attack methods, legacy cyber security tools may not be competent enough to block threats. As every cyber security professional knows, novel and sophisticated threats are among the most difficult to prevent or defend against. That said, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing might just be a game-changer. Staying ahead of sophisticated threats requires new thinking, new strategies and sometimes, new tools. In this article, explore the benefits of AI and cloud. See ho ..read more

By Shira Landau, Editor-in-Chief, CyberTalk.org. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most sure-fire and strategic tools available for cyber security professionals. Due to the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, cyber security experts have broadly turned to AI in order to enhance abilities to detect and prevent cyber threats. As it stands, nearly 50% of enterprises are already using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve cyber security outcomes, and 92% of organizations plan to adopt these types of tools in the futu ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Cyber scammers love tax season. Emotions run high and it’s easy for scammers to prey on FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). In the U.S., almost everyone is petrified (and peeved) by the tax system’s complexity, discouraged by deceptive tax service providers, and perpetually uncertain about their calculations. Then of course, there’s also the possibility of owing a significant bill, of failing to receive funds, or of the inability to submit taxes on-time due to technological failures. Given the anxiety-ridden and sometimes grueling nature of the tax return process, cyber scamm ..read more

Cindi Carter, Field CISO West at Check Point, and Pete Nicoletti, Field CISO East at Check Point, recently advanced the following discussion at Check Point’s flagship event, CPX 2024. The evolving CISO role is an important and interesting topic in cyber security, which is why we’re empowering you with foundational, value-driven perspectives here. Elevate your cyber security organization with first-hand guidance from those at the forefront of innovation and excellence. In an age of digital transformation, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has undergone and is still under ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: For businesses of all sizes, ransomware is a growing threat. Ransomware typically encrypts critical data, rendering it completely or partially inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The downtime, data loss, and reputational damage caused by ransomware can be devastating. Despite the doomsday sentiment around ransomware, there are effective strategies for ransomware remediation. By implementing a robust response plan, organizations can minimize damage and recover quickly. In this article, explore seven strategic tactics for ransomware remediation. Enhance your enterprise resili ..read more

By Antoinette Hodes, a Check Point Global Solutions Architect and Evangelist with the Check Point Office of the CTO. IoT is reshaping the way that businesses navigate the complexities of supply chain management. In today’s interconnected world, where speed, accuracy and sustainability are immensely important, traditional operational modalities are no longer sufficient. To start, let’s take a look a look at fleet management. Fleet management refers to the process of overseeing, coordinating and managing an organization’s fleet of vehicles — think trucks, vans, cars, ships or even aircraft — to ..read more