According to Cisco’s 2016 VNI report, Wi-Fi now accounts for 60 percent of all connections to the internet and they estimate that the number of public Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide will grow to 540 million in 2021. But with more and more people connected to the internet wirelessly, the risk of digital attacks increases as well. Ryan Orsi, Director of Product Management … [Read more...]
Top 10 US Cities for Unprotected Internet Devices
Ever wonder which parts of the country have the most unprotected devices? A recent Dark Reading article shared research on the geographical distribution of discoverable, unprotected, Internet-connected devices among the 10 most populated cities in the US. The study showed that firewalls were the top exposed service within each city, while routers, wireless access points, … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Public Wi-Fi Risks Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
The holidays and shopping are synonymous for most people. More likely than not, you or someone you know will meander through a mall this month in search of gifts for friends and loved ones. It’s important for everyone to remember that the free Wi-Fi offerings in retail stores and other shopping establishments are also open to bad guys and gals as well. When searching online … [Read more...]
The Critical Nature of Classification
The widespread adoption of connected devices has changed our lives forever. Walk into any coffee shop, hotel, airport or gym today and you’re almost guaranteed to be welcomed by free public Wi-Fi. While this constant accessibility offers incredible convenience to businesses and end-users alike, these benefits also come with some security challenges. “While wireless attacks … [Read more...]
Secure Wi-Fi helps SMBs protect their customers online
Wi-Fi access is becoming increasingly popular for businesses to attract and retain customers. From retail stores to hotels to hospitals, wireless access has gone mainstream and many companies are jumping on the bandwagon. While offering Wi-Fi to customers and employees certainly has its benefits, wireless access can ultimately doom any business if it’s not properly secured. … [Read more...]