Security News

WatchGuard’s cloud-enabled AuthPoint solution delivers multi-factor authentication to SMBs
2018-07-26 20:08

WatchGuard unveiled AuthPoint – a cloud-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution designed for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). MFA has always been out of reach for SMBs due to cost,...

61% of firms believe multi-factor authentication isn't for SMBs, but they're wrong
2018-07-26 16:05

The majority of companies think multi-factor authentication is only for large enterprises. Here's how this hurts SMBs.

SMBs conduct security training, but they aren't prepared for a real-life cyberattack
2018-06-26 18:26

A new report from Webroot reveals that more SMBs are aware of potential cyberattacks but 79% say they are not prepared for them.

Why SMBs take on extra risk when working with cloud vendors
2018-05-13 14:55

Smaller businesses often don't have as much power to negotiate with cloud vendors, said Allianz's Jenny Soubra. This makes it even more important for SMBs to carefully consider vendor relationships.

Are SMBs driving the adoption of security automation by enterprises?
2018-05-07 11:45

If you tracked the lifecycle of new security technologies, you’d likely see that most start as enterprise solutions and eventually trickle down to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). You...

How SMBs and startups can mitigate the impact of cyberattacks
2018-04-17 12:24

Mayer Brown cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Stephen Lilley explains why SMBs and startups are particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches.

How SMBs can protect themselves from hacks and data breaches
2018-04-13 11:16

Identity Guard SVP Jerry Thompson shares cybersecurity tips for budget-constrained startups and SMBs.

Ransomware Targets SMBs via RDP Attacks
2017-11-17 15:49

A series of ransomware attacks against small-to-medium companies are leveraging Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to infect systems, Sophos reports. read more

Most SMBs are not worried about their business being hacked
2017-10-27 11:45

America’s small business owners may want to consider placing a greater emphasis on cyber awareness and best practices year-round. According to a new survey by Paychex, 68 percent of small business...

13% of SMBs have experienced an IoT-based attack (Help Net Security)
2017-09-08 13:36

One in four companies have already experienced a ransomware attack and one in eight have dealt with an IoT-based attack, according to Arctic Wolf Networks. As mid-market companies continue to...