Securing the edge of your world

As IT and Comms networks get ever more complicated, and the ongoing global pandemic increases business reliance on Unified Communications and applications like Teams and Zoom, the potential surface for attack by bad actors and fraudsters widens. What’s more, the way some of these applications work, serves to heighten the risk, as Justin Hart, Cloud and Edge CTO at Ribbon …

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Leading SaaS trends to watch for in 2021

SaaS isn’t new, but it’s expanding each passing day with its contemporary trends. Its ever-increasing demand among several industries worldwide has made it to the top. Till the year 2023, it is stated to be the $60.36 billion worth market rate. Its optimized and compliant solutions have made SaaS the most demanding. The most excellent example of it is Netflix, …

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Gartner forecasts surge in low-code adoption

Investment in low-code development technologies appears to have been unaffected by cost-saving measures enacted by many companies in response to the pandemic. If anything, lockdown has boosted the adoption of low-code.  According to a new report from analyst firm Gartner, the market for low-code development tech will hit $11.3 billion this year, up almost a quarter (23.2 percent) compared to …

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The rise of ransomware | ITProPortal

2020 was a strange year: an unpredictable election in the USA, wildfires across many countries, and (of course) the pandemic. While it’s lesser known to the public, in the world of cybersecurity, the pandemic has led to a rapid and dramatic increase in the number of successful cyberattacks. Many analysts are worried that this will add to the economic devastation …

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The return of Shadow IT – and the need to remain vigilant

Over the years, shadow IT has been a bit like a fashion trend – from captivating the attention of security-conscious organizations around the world to being accepted as a part of doing business. However, with the shift toward remote working, cybersecurity generally has become a top concern for most businesses and among that, we’ve seen a resurgence of shadow IT. …

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Finding the right vendor is key to digital transformation success

Firms in the IT and telecommunications sectors often deliver services that are at the forefront of technology to their customers and clients.  Many of these services will rely on complex and evolving technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality. It would not seem unreasonable to expect such firms to be highly attuned to the value that digital tools …

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Radio as a lifeline: Interview with Katja Millard, Motorola Solutions

What are the main challenges for public safety professionals today? Between a global pandemic, ever-increasing volumes of data to manage, and the growing demand to do more with limited resources – the world has never been more complex for public safety agencies and first responders. Siloed systems and devices that can’t communicate with each other then add to an already …

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More people than ever now have security jobs in the UK

With lockdowns forcing people to spend more time online than ever, cybersecurity has taken on even greater importance and the industry has grown significantly as a result. According to a report from the UK government, the number of businesses operating in the cybersecurity field grew by 21 percent last year. In total, there are now 1,483 security-focused companies operating in …

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Many firms do not enforce proper password rotation policies

Security best practice dictates that it’s important for employees to regularly change their password. However, a new report from VPNOverview suggests that most organizations don’t even have a password rotation policy in place. What’s more, even if the necessary policies are implemented, many businesses fail to enforce them, while employees are likely to prioritize convenience over security. Polling 1,247 workplaces …

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