Each year in Q4, the WatchGuard Threat Lab research team puts together a series of predictions about the cybersecurity developments and threats that are most likely to rise to prominence in the upcoming year. In his latest column for Forbes, WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner recapped his top three security predictions for 2020 and what readers need to know to prepare for … [Read more...]
CRN Recognizes WatchGuard with Another 5-Star Rating in 2020 Partner Program Guide
WatchGuard has once again earned a prestigious 5-Star rating in CRN’s annual Partner Program Guide! This yearly guide is the definitive listing of the most rewarding partner programs from technology companies that provide products and services through the IT channel. Awarded to an elite group of companies that offer solution providers the best of the best in their partner … [Read more...]
WFH? Now is the Time to Retain Control of Your Wi-Fi Network
The last few weeks have been “interesting” to say the least. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced much of the workforce to work remotely to help slow the spread of the disease. Working from home can introduce security concerns related to Wi-Fi. With more employees working from home comes the increased vulnerability of people using Wi-Fi, and there is not enough education … [Read more...]
Celebrate Women’s History Month with WatchGuard
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” – Margaret Fuller This month WatchGuard is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding women in the cybersecurity industry on Secplicity and on our podcast The 443 – Security Simplified. Our goal is to give women in our field a platform to talk about the work they do and their experiences. The … [Read more...]
Defeat Cryptojacking Malware with Responsive Automation
Responsive automation makes it possible to shorten time to detection and accelerate response by automating processes that typically require a skilled security analyst. For my money, there are few better examples of the value of responsive automation than the threat of cryptojacking malware. Cryptojacking malware infects a system with the goal of generating Bitcoins using the … [Read more...]
