In “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Jean-Luc Picard famously said, “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose.” This applies to many things, including passwords: Even if you follow all the established best […]

One of the scariest things about supply-chain attacks is how little control you have. Even if you’ve done everything right, security-wise, you have no good way of knowing that every single one of your trusted […]

As flexible and efficient network topologies become the norm, one of the key challenges we grapple with is ensuring security and control in a mobile-first environment. Figuring out how to effectively coordinate between networking and […]

With the internet now an integral part of our lives, ensuring a safe and secure online experience has never been more crucial. But as cyber threats continuously evolve and hackers grow more sophisticated, traditional security […]

In the first half of 2023, SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers recorded a 399% increase in cryptojacking, a 22% increase in encrypted threats, and a 37% increase in IoT malware attacks. And we’ve continued to […]

In recent years, we have witnessed cybercriminals targeting technology vendors at an alarming rate. Their quest to find a way to breach one entity to access many others is the ultimate prize. Some threat actors […]

The Internet is an incredible resource that has revolutionized every aspect of our ever-changing global society. Some parts of life are nearly impossible without some connection to the net for work, play or learning. Yet, […]

The U.S. federal government’s National Cybersecurity Strategy charts a course toward a stronger, more secure and more resilient future. The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has released its new National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), […]

As part of SonicWall’s commitment to performance, security and usability, we are introducing SMA 100 Series release 10.2.1.7. SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series is a unified secure access gateway that allows organizations to […]

Curated cybersecurity news and trends from the industry’s leading bloggers and news outlets, for you from SonicWall. SonicWall continues to make waves in the news with its products and executives. Read Business Info’s safety solutions […]

Curated cybersecurity news and trends from the industry’s leading bloggers and news outlets, for you from SonicWall. SonicWall is leading this news cycle with more company mentions and stories featuring executives and cybersecurity experts like […]

Sometimes you realize it just a split-second too late. A wave of terror passes over you as you wonder, What did I just click? I think I’ve really messed up! If this sounds familiar to […]

In December, we announced our limited-time “3 & Free” promotion on SonicWall TZ370 and TZ470 firewalls. While promotions that include a free firewall have always been popular, the response to our TZ promotion has been […]

Every week SonicWall collects the most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories affecting your cybersecurity — just for you. Happy New Year! While everyone was enjoying the holidays, SonicWall kept going with […]

SonicWall curates important news stories and trends from all over the world to help you understand the state of cybersecurity. SonicWall is on a roll with news from partners in Latin America and the big […]

Bringing you curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading news outlets and bloggers that monitor IT security worldwide. It’s the end of the year, and SonicWall still manages to produce headlines, including big news that […]

Each week SonicWall curates the cybersecurity industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall is on a roll with cyber news reporters and bloggers. Check out the […]

The use of malware — including variants like ransomware — is becoming more unpredictable than ever. As threat actors and cybercriminals shift tactics to bypass existing security measures, it’s never been more critical to ensure […]

VPN protocols have been around for decades now; over 20 years when you consider IPsec and OpenVPN. But now there’s a new VPN protocol that’s lightweight, super fast and highly secure. It’s called WireGuard, and […]

Weighing the lessons of Sun Tzu and how they apply to cybersecurity. Sun Tzu sought to revolutionize the way war was fought. That’s saying quite a bit, since he was born in 544 BCE and […]

Approaching the year’s close, SonicWall is still surging among news organizations and bloggers. We see numerous mentions of our marketing initiatives, the Cyber Threat Reports and the 2022 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey. And it’s also quite […]

Recent ICSA testing has proven that nothing beats the combination of a NSa Series NGFW and Capture ATP. And to celebrate our latest perfect score, we’re offering you the perfect chance to score major savings […]

We start with SonicWall’s surging attention from industry news. There were a lot of mentions of our Cyber Threat Reports and the 2022 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey. Financial Times was among them, and we included that […]

SonicWall brings you important news stories and trends affecting your security. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Week. Stay safe! In this week’s Cybersecurity News, SonicWall got a lot of coverage from several leading industry and business journals […]

SonicWall curates important news stories and trends that’s affecting our security. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Week. Stay safe! In this week’s roundup, SonicWall held a solid global appearance in several leading industry and business journals with […]

Each week SonicWall curates the cybersecurity industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. This week, SonicWall made another strong appearance in global industry and business news with […]

Curated cybersecurity news and trends from the industry’s leading bloggers and news outlets. For our big read last week, we covered the ongoing story about the ChromeLoader Malware. This week, we’re covering a possibly bigger […]

A curated collection of the top cybersecurity news and trends from leading bloggers and news outlets. Our big cybersecurity read this week is a developing story over the ChromeLoader Malware that seems to be getting […]

A curated collection of the top stories about cybersecurity news and trends that really matter most. Healthcare cybersecurity continues to be plagued by unpatched, internet-connected IoT devices, which presents a significant vulnerability, according to an […]

American novelist Neal Stephenson coined the term metaverse in his book Snow Crash (1992). Since then, futurists and cyber-enthusiasts have used it to describe a wide range of immersive virtual worlds where humans engage each other in […]

A curated collection of the top stories about cybersecurity news and trends that really matter most. From Industry News, a new and ominous warning from CISA and the FBI about the vulnerability of U.S. schools […]

Read a curated collection of stories about cybersecurity news and trends that really matter to all of us. As SonicWall pushes delivery of Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Points, the international trade press is celebrating with a […]

Here’s your summary of curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading media and IT security bloggers. The mid-year update to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continues to garner press hits while other SonicWall news […]

Organizations are evolving — some more quickly, others more reluctantly. But over the past three years, the pace of change for everyone has accelerated to hyperspeed. In early 2020, very few people could have foreseen […]

A summary of curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading media and security bloggers in the IT industry. The mid-year update to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report was quoted in dozens of news publications, […]

Top curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading news outlets and bloggers in the IT security industry. No sooner than the mid-year update to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report was published, news outlets were […]

Bringing you curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading news outlets and bloggers that monitor IT security worldwide. The Mid-Year Update to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report was released and ink was flying off […]

Curated cybersecurity news and trends from leading news outlets that monitor IT security and safety around the world. SonicWall continues to move headlines with industry publications and general news outlets. More quotes from SonicWall’s President […]

Curating cybersecurity news and trends from major news outlets, trade pubs and infosec bloggers for the big stories of the week. SonicWall moved some headlines this week with quotes and mentions from industry publications and […]

Cybersecurity news and trends curated from major news outlets, trade pubs and infosec bloggers. SonicWall had an excellent news week. The highlight was a report by BBC on over-qualified workers struggling to find jobs, with […]

Curated stories about cybersecurity news and trends from major news outlets, trade pubs and infosec bloggers. SonicWall finishes an intense week with news articles citing the 2022 Cyber Threat Report, a quote from Bill Conner, […]

Before COVID-19, most corporate employees worked in offices, using computers connected to the internal network. Once users connected to these internal networks, they typically had access to all the data and applications without many restrictions. […]

Stories about cybersecurity news and trends curated from major news outlets, trade pubs and infosec bloggers. SonicWall news finishes a strong week with more mentions from the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, bylines by our […]

If asked which of the threat types tracked by the FBI causes the most financial damage, most people would say ransomware. They’d be wrong. In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 19,954 […]

Curated stories about cybersecurity news and trends from major news outlets, trade pubs and infosec bloggers. A fresh batch of articles for SonicWall News surfaced this week from nearly every business sector, plus quotes from SonicWall […]

Read a curated collection of stories about cybersecurity news and trends from major outlets, trade journals, and infosec bloggers. We found another crop of articles for SonicWall news, with one from Financial Times that reasons the best defense can […]

Your weekly digest of cybersecurity news stories and trends curated from leading news outlets, trade journals, and infosec bloggers. It was a big week for SonicWall news with another strong showing of quotes and citations in trade […]

Participate in a discussion about the impacts of rapid changes on society and businesses, pushing new development of better and more effective cybersecurity. Think about your life without computers and other digital devices we now […]

Cybersecurity News & Trends This week, SonicWall emerged with excellent “in the news” quotes and citations. Note the articles about “AI-Powered Ransomware.” Industry news produced findings about Bluetooth vulnerabilities that could shake the consumer markets […]

Within the last 30 days, data breaches at nearly 40 healthcare organizations across 20 U.S. states compromised almost 1.8 million individual records, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Unfortunately, this […]

2021 was a banner year for SonicWall, and we owe a lot of our success to our partners and distributors in EMEA. This dedicated group has worked tirelessly to help safeguard our customers for well […]

Cybersecurity News & Trends It was another busy week with several news outlets quoting the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. Other stories mention SonicWall corp, its products and services and one recognized CRN Channel awards […]

Cybersecurity News & Trends More hot news for SonicWall with lots of coverage for the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report and the astounding five consecutive perfect results in third-party certification tests (100% detection and zero […]

You are not paranoid; cybercriminals really are trying to hack your security and steal your information. And the proof is in the numbers. According to the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, there were 623 million ransomware attacks globally, […]

Cybersecurity News & Trends This week, SonicWall is on a winning streak with another strong showing in general news and industry press. There were continued mentions of the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, new product […]

Cybersecurity News & Trends This week, SonicWall generated an excellent balance of press ink for the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, product mentions, Bill Conner, and two articles that feature the company and its products. […]

More than 90% of enterprises use the cloud in some way, with 69% of those considered hybrid cloud users (utilizing both private and public clouds). Along with widespread remote work adoption, this shift is driving […]

SonicWall continues to generate a steady flow of hits from various industry and trade publications and bloggers. In general cybersecurity news, some folks in the cyber security community are uncomfortable with a loophole found in […]

SonicWall keeps up the pressure in global trade news with more ink for the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report and general mentions from online magazines that cater to cybersecurity vendors. In cybersecurity news, several topics received […]

Not only did we pick up more news hits for the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, SonicWall saw global reports on the fantastic record-breaking year for its channel partners. Industry news in cybersecurity and hacking didn’t […]

This week, we continue to pick up new mentions for the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, including an excellent product review for Capture Client by BizTech Magazine. Our own Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President of Regional Sales […]

Not only is the hybrid workforce here to stay, but it’s growing as well. And along with it come massive business and technical challenges. In April, SonicWall’s senior solution engineer, Rajesh Agnihotri, will lead a […]

More business and trade journals mentioned the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report this week. One mention found its way into Silicon Republic’s report on Ubisoft’s company-wide password reset after the hack last week. Industry news this […]

Reports on new attacks have dropped off a bit, but the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continues to appear in many general and vertical business journals. Meanwhile, in industry news, the SEC is pushing out […]

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found its way into Fitch Ratings this week. The organization is not generally well-known, but it is a well-respected financial ratings firm whose data is highly valued by global investors. […]

As predicted, cyber-attacks are rising just as the Ukrainian crisis heats up. As a result, news organizations worldwide are quoting the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, topping the best first-day launch in the report’s history. […]

SonicWall provides real-time protection against HermeticWiper malware and Conti ransomware expected during escalating conflict in Ukraine. With the recent escalation of events in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed by various Western administrations, there is […]

Lots of big news today. SonicWall’s upcoming Boundless 2022 global virtual event continues to rack up record registrations. See the video here and visit this page to register. Then there’s the release of the 2022 […]

SonicWall is proud to announce Boundless 2022, a worldwide virtual event, Feb. 23 & 24, connecting SonicWall partners with our elite innovators, experts, leaders and special guests. Join us for our largest partner event of […]

SonicWall’s Boundless 2022 global virtual partner event, scheduled for Feb. 23 & 24, is experiencing record registration. See the promotional video HERE and visit this page to register. In general news, the Feds arrest a […]

There’s an extraordinary strong turnout for SonicWall’s upcoming Boundless 2022 global virtual partner experience. SonicWall is also attracting attention for the recent launch of Gen 7 Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). In industry news, the US […]

Switch to SonicWall and secure your environment today without supply chain delays. Every so often, we get clear examples of why it pays to be prepared. But, as the pandemic continues to impact the global […]

SonicWall hits industry news with the unveiling of the Boundless 2022 global virtual partner experience, hosted by a legendary celebrity duo – learn more. In general news, Microsoft discloses hackers are using device registration to […]

Amid the 2021 wave of frequent, high-profile ransomware attacks on U.S. organizations, the White House issued its “Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” Section 3 of the order states: “The federal government must adopt […]

In industry news, a new business survey explores why employees violate cybersecurity policies designed to keep their businesses safe. Also, there’s a lot of reporting on how the US power grid has improved, but experts […]

In today’s installment, SonicWall is still picking up outlets from last year’s Threat Reports. There was also a friendly nudge from Australia on our new line-up of Gen-7 NGFWs. Industry news shows that there’s no […]

Happy New Year! December is always a time for a bit of retrospect. So, while taking stock of the previous year’s cybersecurity news, editors turned to reliable sources like SonicWall’s 2021 Cyber Threat reports to […]

There’s a lot of Industry News to report this week. First, the brief AWS outage almost felt like the one that Amazon suffered earlier this month. Then there’s the Log4j vulnerability that has the full […]

A deep dive into the minds of the hackers and their new and profitable business model. Imagine you’re part of a group of hackers, and you spend hours upon hours coding the perfect malware package. […]

As the year winds down, SonicWall’s threat reports stand out as reliable sources for US and European news organizations wanting to show the scope of attacks this year. Industry News proves that the crisis continues, […]

SonicWall experiences a fantastic year of accomplishments and growth – right in the middle of a global cybersecurity crisis! Crisis often brings about growth in intuition, knowledge and skill. The cybersecurity industry has made tremendous […]

SonicWall’s widely quoted threat reports are still pulling in massive attention from the US and European news organizations, helped along by the Agence France-Presse (AFP). Several news outlets also noted SonicWall’s launch of the Gen7 NGFW products […]

With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s passing, state and local governments move to secure themselves against rampant cyberattacks. When President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s in […]

SonicWall’s widely quoted threat reports (The Year of Ransomware and Mid-Year Update to the 2021 Cyber Threat Report) are still attracting US and European journalists and editors. This week, SonicWall scored another big hit with a report […]

On its most recent analysis of the global network firewall market, Frost & Sullivan awarded SonicWall with its 2021 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Frost & Sullivan applies a rigorous analytical process to evaluate multiple nominees for each […]

SonicWall’s The Year of Ransomware and Mid-Year Update to the 2021 Cyber Threat Report are still circulating in US and European news outlets. Meanwhile, trade news is tracking SonicWall’s penetration into regional markets. In industry news, the FBI warns […]

Filling an urgent need for greater cybersecurity, SonicWall completes 17 new Gen-7 firewalls in less than 18 months. If we’ve learned anything during the unprecedented surge of malware and ransomware this year with 70% of full-time […]

SonicWall’s latest cybersecurity report titled The Year of Ransomware circulated through news outlets worldwide with the eye-catching headline: “148% surge in global ransomware attacks.” In industry news, the US offers a $10 million bounty on hacker groups […]

News outlets continue quoting the Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.  Meanwhile, SonicWall’s The Year of Ransomware report catches attention with third-quarter data: a 148% surge in global ransomware attacks making 2021 the worst […]

As the ‘Year of Ransomware’ roars on, SonicWall observes 3rd Quarter with another unprecedented, record-breaking surge in attacks. In July 2021, SonicWall released its widely quoted Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report with alarming […]

If you think that cybersecurity is something that only people who manage data centers need to worry about, you’d better think again. The reasons why cybersecurity first should resonate with everyone is all over the […]

The news outlets are back to quoting the Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, with a big hit in Germany in Handelsblatt, a major news outlet. In industry news, analysts debate the […]

Supporting Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week: Explore, Experience, Share It’s a bit strange to think that jobs in cybersecurity have suddenly gone trendy. Several years ago, few people even knew what “cyber” was and that it […]

SonicWall Capture ATP earns a third perfect score in ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Detection (ATD) certification. For many years, the goal of cybersecurity was relatively simple: shield enterprise networks and connected assets from known malicious […]

SonicWall’s push for the cloud generated quite a bit of attention. The company’s growing virtual, cloud, and hybrid offerings leverage the best of SonicWall’s Boundless Cybersecurity approach and return choice to the customer. In industry […]

The performance and efficacy of cybersecurity solutions are important. But so are choice and flexibility, which are often lost as vendors force deployment options into customer environments. Building and deploying sound cybersecurity controls is no […]

Phishing is one of the oldest cybersecurity scams. The first phishing attacks occurred during the mid-1990s when unsuspecting users of America Online (AOL) answered fraudulent emails and gave up passwords and credit card information. Fast forward twenty […]

It been a big news week as conversations about the Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the Boundless Cybersecurity Model, and the 30th Anniversary filled up pages. SonicWall got a big boost […]

Congress recognizes a national cybersecurity crisis. SonicWall has a plan to help state and local governments with proposals and procurement. With dozens of high-profile cybersecurity attacks still fresh in everyone’s mind, U.S. Senate negotiators are […]

SonicWall’s Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report comes back into the news cycle, and Terry Greer-King, VP of EMEA Sales at SonicWall, describes how AI-powered cybersecurity is setting the pace as threats […]

SonicWall continues its collection of industry-recognized awards. The company’s director of solutions engineers, Wayne Wilkening, added to CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2021. Every year, this CRN list honors the people […]

SonicWall is in the news in Europe this week, with announcements about a support center in Romania and SonicWall’s country manager, Sergio Martinez, participating in regional discussions about cybersecurity. The FBI reportedly held onto a […]

What started as a siloed technology called IoT (Internet of Things) has now evolved into a complete ecosystem for automation to make our everyday life simpler and more productive. The signs are everywhere as the […]

While the Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continues to be recognized as an authoritative source of statistics, the company was also noted in an education piece and a product review for […]

Global news outlets and bloggers continue to reference the Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report and celebrate our 30th anniversary. Meanwhile, in industry news, the perfect ransomware victim, the biggest DDoS attack […]

The Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continues to circulate through global news, and SonicWall rises to the status of an “admired brand.” In industry news, uncomfortable questions about U.S. cyber-intelligence methods, Autodesk’s […]

If the cloud were human, it would say veni, vidi, vici! One can argue whether “the cloud” is still just a buzzword … whether it’s real or just another person’s computer … whether it’s a […]

Choosing between two leading enterprise firewalls Legacy cybersecurity solutions are no match for today’s hyper-distributed businesses. Safeguarding against modern threats requires stronger secure gateways capable of protecting a radically redefined perimeter. To stay ahead of […]

The Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found its way into the Wall Street Journal, CNN and other news outlets. Plus, SonicWall’s big 30th anniversary earned mentions all over the global news […]

In celebration of National Book Lover’s Day, we polled SonicWall leadership and employees for the all-time standout cybersecurity books. Here’s what they recommend. Cybercrime headlines have become a regular fixture in the daily news. As […]

This week, the tectonic Mid-Year Update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continued to reverberate in the press, while SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner finds himself selected for two CRN leadership lists. In […]

Olympic athletes are not the only ones being recognized for their hard work and commitment this summer. CRN has once again named SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner to its 2021 Top 100 Executives list […]

This week, the Mid-Year Update to the 20201 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report shook up a lot of people with the headline “304.7 million ransomware attacks eclipse 2020.” That’s a 151% increase, year-over-year. In other news, […]

This week, the SonicWall Threat Report, Microsoft vs Chinese hackers, Israeli hack tools, a $10 million reward, and more zero-days than we really want to hear about. Also, railroad hacks in Iran and UK, indictments […]

With so many people working from home, PC sales in April broke a two-decade record — and most of these new devices need to connect to corporate networks. CISOs and IT admins face a daunting challenge […]

If you’re planning to onboard multiple branches or refresh existing sites with newer firewalls, SonicWall now offers options to help you effortlessly fast-track the process. We recently announced the expansion of our Network Security Manager […]

The enterprise perimeter now extends to anywhere that work gets done. Remote-first and boundless workforces are the new business reality, and the hyper-distributed business is here to stay. These and other shifts resulting from the […]

With threats of almost every type on the rise, the SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team has been busier than ever in 2021. Our job is to gather, analyze and vet cross-vector threat information from […]

When it comes to solving business challenges, enterprises are generally eager to adopt new technologies, such as cloud computing, workforce mobility and automation. But now, more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic massively accelerated […]

Massive improvements in firewall (3x), threat prevention (3x) and TLS (6+x) throughput. The past year has brought with it unprecedented levels of cybercrime, particularly advanced threats like ransomware. By May, SonicWall had already recorded 226.3 […]

As a product guy, I love discussing the different approaches to building new products. That’s why I’m happy to announce I’m embarking on a blog journey to explore recent product launches, as well as industry […]

2020 was the year of the big remote work shift — and now, roughly halfway through 2021, it’s clear that remote work has been an overwhelming success for both employees and employers. Research by accounting […]

Let’s be real: Approximately everyone and their grandma buy things on Amazon. Amazon became the world’s largest retailer in 2019, and its branding is recognized around the globe. But this widespread popularity can bring with […]

With plenty of customers now running SonicOS 7.0, SonicWall Global Enablement has updated the SonicWall Network Security Administrator (SNSA) course to show you how to take advantage of SonicWall’s most advanced security operating system yet. […]

This week’s Brazil-based JBS attack, the world’s largest meat producer, marks the third cyberattack on a major U.S. entity since January 2021. With ransomware attacks now impacting global economies and the daily lives of citizens, […]

What would you think if I told you that malware attacks are down, but new variants of malware are up? According to the SonicWall 2021 Cyber Threat Report, malware attacks are down from their high […]

As a company 100% committed to the channel, SonicWall takes pride in the opportunities we offer our partners — and we’re especially excited to bring you our upcoming SonicWall SecureFirst Partner Virtual Roadshow, June 15-17. […]

We’re pleased to announce the SonicWall Capture Client 3.6 release, which offers our customers the addition of three key features. First of all, it will allow users using MacOS to update their systems to Big […]

It’s now been more than a year since many employees were first forced to work from home. With less than a week to prepare in some cases, very few business and employees were ready to […]

SonicWall is celebrating the recognition of three global channel team members on CRN’s 2021 Women of the Channel List. Senior Director, Global Field Marketing, Nicola Scheibe; Senior Sales Manager, Global Installed Base Programs, Kenna Ith; […]

In 2020, the pandemic forced businesses to find new ways to conduct their operations. But it also revealed that cybercriminals can adapt to new workplace realities as quickly as corporations. When your adversaries are as […]

For many, the number 42 holds an elevated degree of significance. Sports fans will recognize it as MLB great Jackie Robinson’s jersey number. Comic book fans will associate it with the spider that bit Miles […]

The firewall market has always been full of options, with a number of vendors each offering a variety of models. This is truer today than ever, with cybersecurity companies now developing firewalls for the cloud […]

What is SASE, and why it is such a hot technology? More importantly, why do we need SASE as the future of the next-generation service delivery model? Before I answer the “what,” let’s look at the […]

Only three months into the start of a new year, SonicWall has now claimed its 18th industry-recognized accolade. The SonicWall SecureFirst partner program has received a 5-star rating in the 2021 CRN Partner Program Guide. […]

The last 12 months have been about acceleration — across all aspects of life. For the cybersecurity industry, that meant helping organizations and businesses quickly deploy secure remote workforces in a matter of weeks. And […]

The release of Capture Client 3.6 is bringing the platform’s next-generation malware protection and application vulnerability intelligence to macOS Big Sur. The update is still beneficial regardless of which OS you’re running, however— v.3.6 includes […]

Medium enterprises are increasingly faced with budget constraints and a shortage of cybersecurity experts among their IT staff. At the same time, network traffic continues to rise … as does the number of online transactions […]

Wireless devices are driving digital transformation to the cloud. Today 94% of enterprises use the cloud, and 94% of SMBs report security benefits after moving to the cloud. And this year, worldwide wireless device adoption […]

With the introduction of SonicWall CSa 1000, we brought the threat prevention capabilities of Capture ATP and our patented Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection™ (RTDMI) on prem — allowing government, healthcare and other organizations subject to […]

La cybersecurity è un settore dinamico in cui ogni anno compaiono nuovi vettori di attacco; gli obiettivi presi di mira cambiano e le tecniche del crimine informatico vengono perfezionate. Ma pochi anni hanno portato ai […]

Cybersecurity is a dynamic field, and each year brings the introduction of new attack vectors, shifts in favored targets, and refinements in cybercriminal techniques. But very few years have brought the sort of change we […]

While the industry is still reeling from the impacts of the SolarWinds Orion supply-chain attack, another salvo has been launched at the already burnt-out response teams. Researchers at DEVCORE discovered and reported several vulnerabilities in […]

Which one is right for me? Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) are getting more powerful as vendors add more and more features to them. There’s no doubt that today’s NGFWs are far more sophisticated and capable than […]

It’s award season with the Golden Globes now complete and the Oscars just around the corner. SonicWall is also enjoying this time of year, announcing today that The Globee® Awards has named the company a […]

Three SonicWall channel team leaders have been recognized as a 2021 CRN Channel Chief. Bob VanKirk, HoJin Kim and David Bankemper made the annual list with Kim ranking in the top 25. The prestigious list […]

LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 19, 2021, 2 P.M. CST SonicWall is announcing the availability of new firmware versions for both 10.x and 9.x code on SMA 100 series products, comprised of SMA 200, 210, 400, 410 […]

As many as 300,000 businesses, organizations and government agencies could be at risk of compromise due to an attack exploiting vulnerabilities in SolarWinds’ Orion products. The threat actor behind the attack is believed to be […]

On the heels of a banner year, marked by the introduction of the Boundless Cybersecurity model and an unprecedented number of new product launches, SonicWall is pleased to announce it has won six prestigious awards […]

COVID-19 has forced global organizations to implement “Work from Anywhere” policies for their employees for the foreseeable future. This worldwide paradigm shift has offered cybersecurity vendors a much-needed impetus to optimize their secure remote access […]

Adapted from SentinelOne In my previous blog, I discussed the modern state of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, and in this one I will discuss the APT groups as they move forward. As we saw […]

The technology industry is a breeding ground for creating TLAs (Three-Letter Acronyms) and FLAs (Four-Letter Acronyms). So inviting a few more TLAs and FLAs to the party is just business as usual. In recent years […]

Adapted from SentinelOne In recent months, there has been a marked uptick in nation-state cyber activity. Recently, we’ve learned that Chinese hackers stole information from Spanish centers working on COVID-19 vaccines. The U.S. Justice Department has indicted five Chinese nationals […]

With the ever-evolving security needs of our customers and partners, SonicWall is committed to staying ahead of the curve, leveraging the latest technologies to bring you solutions that keep you safer, more agile and more […]

Small businesses and distributed branch offices want to embrace the latest technological developments as much as larger businesses do. But while organizations are working hard to adopt and take advantage of digital transformation, there are […]

2020 has brought exponential growth in network traffic, including a 25% to 35% spike in March alone. As the demands on network firewalls continue to increase, many have struggled to keep up without becoming a […]

With data breaches continuing to make headlines almost daily and new attack vectors surfacing seemingly every month, it is important to protect your environment against unknown threats. We’re excited to announce that SonicWall Capture Advanced […]

Consistently and historically delivering on its promise to provide superior products and technical expertise to more than its 20,000 partners worldwide, SonicWall has been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a […]

Hospitals, along with other care and research facilities, are at the forefront of the global effort to fight COVID-19. As the Red Cross warned the U.N., “If hospitals cannot provide life-saving treatment in the middle of a […]

With a near-100% mobile workforce, large enterprises, MSPs and MSSPs are finding managing and protecting employee endpoints to be difficult, costly and complex. SonicWall designed Capture Client 3.5 to make multi-tenant management easier, allowing you […]

Recently, I published a blog introducing our fresh new SaaS-based centralized firewall manager, SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) version 2.0. If you haven’t yet read it, I encourage you to do so; it highlights the […]

The dramatic increase in remote and mobile workforces has made employees much more savvy when it comes to their virtual private network (VPN). With more people working from home than ever before, it’s imperative that […]

Before COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders were enacted across North America, I created several educational pieces on the subject of the distributed workforce. At that time, 70% of endpoints in the average company could be found outside […]

The use of business applications has grown 68% over the past four years — which has created headaches for IT, who are responsible for managing and for cleaning up any messes. To help you understand […]

Some people prefer not to upgrade their products till the bitter end. In some cases, this is fine — you may be able to live with the fact that the laptop you got for college […]

There are some things that are with you for life: Leather workboots on their fifth resole, your grandpa’s fishing vest, a thermos from scout camp that’s still going strong decades later. But when it comes […]

As COVID-related issues plague 2020, some individuals rose to meet these new challenges head-on, helping channel partners eager to address customer needs in what would become the ‘new business norm.’ One of them — SonicWall […]

Ever since COVID-19 began closing offices and largely restricting people to their homes, cyber adversaries have been having a field day using the pandemic as a launchpad for phishing attacks. Organizations and individuals must be […]

Malware evasion tactics are now fully present in the arsenal of threat actors. It’s essential that any threat detection technology remain hidden from malware to be able to effectively detect advanced attacks. Equally important, the […]

Over the past three-and-a-half years since SonicWall separated from Dell, it has been our mission to radically change how SonicWall does business, supports its customers and develops solutions for the workplace of the future. We […]

These days, all types of business communications are done via email — so employees cannot sacrifice the mobility, reliability and economy of their inboxes. From contract information to the latest sales reports, it is imperative […]

This week, SonicWall experts feature on three podcasts discussing Boundless Cybersecurity, the Mid-Year Update to the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, and the future of work in the age of Covid-19. SonicWall Spotlight Podcast: Cybersecurity […]

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether you should click a URL you received in an email? Thinking, “Where does the URL really go? Is it safe for me to access, or is there malware […]

Most enterprises, colleges and universities, government agencies and MSSPs have deployed a number of stand-alone appliances to segment and secure different departments, data centers and customers over the years. Even though this type of deployment […]

SonicWall provides U.S. Government-certified cybersecurity solutions for administrative, intelligence, and military organizations and agencies. As such, SonicWall is committed to the integrity of its products as well as all partners and vendors that comprise SonicWall’s […]

Following a historic product launch that has been his mission in the making since arriving three and a half years ago, SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner talks to CRNtv host Jennifer Zarata remotely from […]

Our cloud-based Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service has been a great success across the SonicWall ecosystem since its introduction in 2016. With hundreds of thousands of networks around the world protected by Capture ATP, […]

As your organization expands, the need for rapid deployment of firewalls and other security services underscores the importance of unified security management — particularly if you’re a large, distributed enterprise or MSSP. Meanwhile, managing firewall […]

When it comes to solving business challenges, enterprises are generally eager to adopt new technologies, such as cloud computing, workforce mobility and automation. But now, many enterprises are finding their digital transformation journey laden with […]

Last weekend I was at a well-known retail chain location to pick up an online order. To comply with social distancing recommendations, businesses have been fulfilling online orders at the curb. What struck me was […]

Businesses are embracing digital transformation, bringing about a new era of the anytime, anywhere business. Staffed by flexible employees and built on the principle of a distributed enterprise, the resulting proliferation of applications and data […]

It’s been talked about for years: Remote work is the future. The new office is wherever you are. The era of mobile employees will bring new levels of productivity, agility and worker satisfaction. But no […]

With the definition of normal changing with each passing day, the ongoing pandemic has forced security professionals to re-evaluate new working models and how they can prevent attackers from targeting end users. Albert Einstein once […]

Building on our history of partnering with the federal government on cybersecurity initiatives, SonicWall is pleased to announce that the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) Series 6210 and 7210 have been added to the U.S. […]

Explore the Mid-Year Update to the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020, cybersecurity entered uncharted territory. As organizations worked to connect and secure […]

SonicWall is proud to announce one of its own, Tiffany Haselhorst, joins an esteemed list along with other leaders within the IT channel community. Today, CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named her to […]

We are excited to announce a series of Virtual 2020 Partner Events, starting in July –  for members of our SecureFirst partner community and those interested in learning more about our SecureFirst partner program. During […]

As colleges and universities approach the fall semester, COVID-19 has complicated cybersecurity measures. This semester, higher-ed institutions around the world have struggled to keep up with the digital demands of remote learning. As these organizations […]

As the world manages voluntary quarantines, mandated isolations, social distancing and “shelter-at-home” edicts, cybercriminals are busy creating malware and other cyberattacks that prey on the fear surrounding the novel coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19). “More than ever, […]

There’s nothing normal about the “new business normal.” The past few months have represented a complete shift in the way we think of work  — and with vastly more employees working remotely than ever before, […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are discovering a new business normal. More than ever before, businesses both big and small are embracing mobility, cloud applications and remote operations. To support this change, […]

On June 5, 2020, the below message was sent from SonicWall CEO Bill Conner to all employees. SonicWall Team, We’ve all been watching over the past week as a tragic event in the United States […]

If you had asked them in January, most organizations would probably have said things were humming along smoothly. Economic growth was strong, and in most cases budgets and security plans were being created and carried […]

A new ‘business normal’ has arrived for each and every enterprise, organization, business and government agency. It’s a new work reality where everyone is mobile, everyone is remote and everyone is less secure. This sudden […]

C’è una nuova “normalità operativa” per tutte le imprese, le organizzazioni, le aziende e gli enti pubblici. Si tratta di una nuova realtà lavorativa all’insegna della mobilità, del telelavoro e di una minore sicurezza per […]

Faced with threats, exposure points and personnel needs growing at a pace their budgets and actual headcount can’t keep up with, IT departments are increasingly relying on managed security service providers (MSSP) to fill the […]

It’s the start of a perfect day: You wake up, have your morning coffee followed by a delicious breakfast, and enjoy a traffic-free drive to work. Then you fire up your system to begin the […]

This week, cybersecurity experts band together to tackle coronavirus-related cyberthreats, SonicWall traces scareware, and healthcare systems weather cyberattacks. SonicWall Spotlight How to Stay Cyber-Secure While Working From Home – Raconteur Picking up on a recent […]

As an extension of our last blog on evaluating endpoint protection solutions, I would like to talk about how SonicWall Capture Client can deliver advanced endpoint security that meets the needs of both your organization […]

This week, coronavirus changes the cybersecurity landscape, and SonicWall examines how to expand your remote workforce. SonicWall Spotlight How to Protect Your Business During a Global Health Crisis – SonicWall Blog As the world works […]

While governments and healthcare organizations work to contain and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), businesses are working to keep employees safe and operations running. Consider these best practices when challenged by […]

This week, vote for SonicWall in this year’s CRN Channel Madness! SonicWall Spotlight 2020 CRN Channel Madness – CRN This year’s CRN Channel Madness has SonicWall’s HoJin Kim up for best channel leader in the […]

As the Dark Web evolves and the amount of cybercrime heist payouts climb, criminals have realized it’s more lucrative to work together rather than go it alone. Together, they take bigger risks and take aim […]

This week, find out what’s coming down the line in the world of channel, a 5G bill is passed by the senate, and ransomware attackers are going after your cloud backups. SonicWall Spotlight CEO Outlook […]

This week, SonicWall firewalls win an award and the company is named one of the coolest Network Security Companies of 2020. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Wins Best UTM Security Solution at SC Awards 2020 – SonicWall […]

What is the best firewall solution? According to SC Media, that honor now belongs to SonicWall and the NSa 2650 firewall. The NSa firewall was honored as the Best UTM Security Solution during the 2020 […]

We all face Wi-Fi issues at some point — either once in a while or on a daily basis. Heck, I have been there and it can be quite frustrating! In a world where everything is […]

This week, a SonicWall firewall achieves a perfect score in a real-world conditions laboratory test, and airports are getting ahead of the game when it comes to cybersecurity readiness. SonicWall Spotlight Tip of the Spear […]

Security-conscious customers face tough choices when evaluating security vendors and their next-generation firewall offerings. To simplify this process and improve transparency in the cybersecurity market, NetSecOPEN announces SonicWall is one of only four security vendors […]

In January 2015, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver announced that his website, which attracts 10 million visitors per month, had been compromised. This followed an announcement by Forbes that a month earlier, in December of 2014, […]

This week, SonicWall partners with Perimeter 81, Puerto Rico loses millions from a phishing attack, and new figures show how cryptocurrency losses boomed in 2019. SonicWall Spotlight 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: Threat Actors Pivot […]

As a 100% channel-based company, SonicWall strives to provide its over 20,000 partners around the world with one of the industry’s strongest partner programs. With that work comes the tireless effort of the SonicWall channel […]

The threat landscape is evolving. Attackers are getting craftier with infiltrating secure environments. Is your endpoint protection able to keep up? In many cases, organizations just aren’t sure. The increase in the number of cyberattacks […]

Nothing reminds you that you’re not quite clear of winter than a spirited return to San Francisco for the industry-favorite RSA Conference. SonicWall at RSA 2020 Booth 5559 North Expo Hall Moscone Center Feb. 24-27 […]

This week, the release of the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report! SonicWall Spotlight 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report: Threat Actors Pivot Toward More Targeted Attacks, Evasive Exploits – SonicWall Press Release This week saw the […]

For cybercriminals and threat actors, the digital frontier is a lawless panorama of targets and opportunity. Despite the best intentions of government agencies, law enforcement and oversight groups, the modern cyber threat landscape is more […]

The novel coronavirus epidemic is a major global health concern. To help prevent the spread of the new virus, organizations, businesses and enterprises are protecting their workforce and allowing employees to work remotely. This practice […]

This week, SonicWall experts explain the accuracy and reach of data tracking, cyber-insurance court cases continue to heat up, and government drones are grounded for cybersecurity reasons. SonicWall Spotlight How Do I Love Thee, Data […]

This week, SonicWall talks protecting non-profits, new cybercrime laws are proposed, and old cybercrime laws are criticized. SonicWall Spotlight Don’t Let Cyber Hygiene Become an Afterthought – Nonprofit Technology News With most of the big […]

This week, SonicWall experts explain why the Dustman attack likely originates from Iran, the NSA publishes a major exploit in Microsoft ECC Certs, and Emotet makes a return after a holiday-season break. SonicWall Spotlight Security […]

Put your email address in the have i been pwned? website and see what results you get. How secure do you feel? By 2020, it’s safe to assume that most people with an online presence have […]

On Jan. 22-25, Bett 2020, the first education technology industry show of the year, will bring together people from more than 146 countries in the global education community under one roof at the ExCeL London. […]

Over the course of the last 15 years, cyber threats have gone from urban myths and corporate ghost stories to as mainstream as carjackings and burglaries. There isn’t a business owner of a small restaurant […]

This week, SonicWall warnings about school districts under cyberattack prove prophetic as a new bill to protect K-12 districts is introduced, and do you know that the first ransomware attack was 30 years ago? SonicWall […]

This week, SonicWall Capture Threat Labs releases data on cyberattacks over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday period, and the cybercriminals involved in the attacks put the stolen data up for sale. SonicWall Spotlight […]

Organizations continue to be alarmed by how easily cybercriminals can circumvent security defenses as malware, ransomware, cryptojacking and phishing attacks make headline news. In addition, security operations lack visibility and awareness of unsafe network and […]

Cyber Monday and Black Friday are the proverbial holiday shopping seasons for cybercriminals and their strategic cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware and phishing attacks. Eager online shoppers are hurried to fill holiday dreams — often at […]

This week, SonicWall strengthens MSSP security offerings, cyberthreats to the upcoming census, and the end of decade lists begin. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Strengthens MSSP Security Offerings, Simplifies Account Management, Product Registration, Licensing Control. – SonicWall […]

This week, SonicWall is looking for Beta Testers for the SonicWall Community, Ransomware-as-a-Service is put under the spotlight, and Disney+ accounts are hacked only hours after going live. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Leads Series a Round […]

This week, SonicWall meets a Russian ransomware cell, the first 2020 cyber-predictions are coming in, and cybersecurity has a color. SonicWall Spotlight Mindhunter: Meeting a Russian Ransomware Cell – SonicWall Webinar On November 19, SonicWall […]

Ransomware is one of the most notorious and effective types of cyberattacks in the last decade. And I had the opportunity to go inside the minds that operate a real-world ransomware cell. It starts with […]

This week, ransomware in Spain, a doomsday cybersecurity exercise, and why rebooting your computer won’t rid it of malware. SonicWall Spotlight Spanish Ryuk Ransomware Attack Hints at New WannaCry – IT Pro (UK) With several […]

This week, the financial cost in a worst-case scenario cyberattack, a nuclear power plant is targeted, and SonicWall figures are used to look at the Internet of Things. SonicWall Spotlight Intelligent Living: The Smart Home […]

This week, SonicWall releases new threat intelligence data, one cybergang poses as a tougher cybergang, and jackpotting ATMs are spreading in the wild. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall: Encrypted Attacks, IoT Malware Surge as Global Malware Volume […]

New cyber threat intelligence from SonicWall shows that malware and ransomware attacks have dipped through the third quarter of 2019, but other attack types, including encrypted threats and IoT malware, are spiking in volume. SonicWall, […]

This week, SonicWall wins at the Computing Security Awards, and the cyberattack that almost took down the 2018 Olympics. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Wins at the Computing Security Awards SonicWall is delighted to win Anti Malware […]

This week, SonicWall partners with Etisalat Digital and appears at GITEX Technology Week 2019. Meanwhile, several governmental level warnings about cyberthreats are issued, and the Magecart group chalks up another successful month. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall, […]

As a company 100% committed to the channel, SonicWall has a proud, long-held tradition of putting our partners and customers first. Our 2019 North America Roadshow Series is one of our favorite opportunities to get […]

While most of today’s focus is stopping cyberattacks, threats come in many shapes and forms. Being prepared for the unexpected — or the seemingly impossible — should drive your organization to draft, refine and implement […]

This week, it’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. SonicWall Spotlight National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on Protecting Digital Identities, Being Accountable for Online Safety – SonicWall Blog It’s the 16th […]

The 16th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) begins today, but this year with a new emphasis: you. Every October, the National Cyber Security Alliance collaborates with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to launch […]

This week, catch the SonicWall roadshow across Europe, ransomware is targeting K-12 systems, and Magecart hasn’t gone away. SonicWall Spotlight Bill Conner: Ransomware Actively Targeting K-12 Districts, Municipalities – SonicWall Blog SonicWall CEO Bill Conner […]

Six weeks. Eight countries. Seventeen cities. SonicWall is delighted to announce the launch of the 2019 SonicWall EMEA Partner Roadshow Series. The roadshow is taking place Oct. 1 through Nov. 14 in select cities across […]

Bill Conner has always had ransomware in his crosshairs. And despite the dangerous malware somewhat fading from media interest in 2018, he knew better. And for good reason. First, ransomware is too effective and easy […]

This week, Ecuador suffers a country-sized data breach, smart cities are put under the cybersecurity microscope, and SonicWall take a look at emerging technologies. SonicWall Spotlight #074 – Bill Conner: You Cannot Have Privacy Without […]

SonicWall has been awarded the U.S. Educational Technology Purchasing Alliance (USETPA) contract for wireless access points, firewalls (network security products) and related security services. The USETPA assists public agencies to help reduce the cost of purchased goods […]

Infrastructure? Who needs it. The modern organization is ditching traditional on-premise software and related infrastructure in favor of software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings.  SaaS provides attractive and often essential options for reducing CapEx, operational overhead and decreased deployment […]

This week, spyware is found in the Android store, maritime cybersecurity protections are considered, and your gas pump could be the next target for a hacker. SonicWall Spotlight The CyberWire Daily Podcast – The CyberWire […]

This week, vote for SonicWall in the 2019 Computing Security Awards, a deep dive into 5G cybersecurity, and ransomware is under the spotlight before the 2020 elections. SonicWall Spotlight 2019 Computing Security Awards – Vote […]

This week, Security in the Cloud with SonicWall, finding a way of measuring cybersecurity, and a long-term spyware attack on Apple’s operating system. SonicWall Spotlight How to Make Your Smart Home More Secure – Engadget […]

This week, smart cities are exposed, side-channel attacks are explained, and Texas reels from coordinated ransomware attacks. SonicWall Spotlight Side-Channel Attacks: Cyber Warfare’s New Battleground – Security Boulevard SonicWall CEO Bill Conner pens a piece […]

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced that 20-plus state agencies have been infected by ransomware. In an Aug. 17 update, DIR stated that “the evidence gathered indicates the attacks came from one single […]

The number of attack vectors cybercriminals can abuse to infiltrate your network grows by the day. The challenge is exasperated when you introduce approved third-party cloud applications, not to mention the untold number of shadow […]

This week, vote for SonicWall in the computer security awards, an update on the Capital One data breach suspect, and GDPR is an identity thief’s dream. SonicWall Spotlight 2019 Computing Security Awards – Vote for […]

Cyber threat intelligence is a must-have component for any security-conscious organizations. And for those who couldn’t get enough of the mid-year update to the 2019 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, SonicWall security experts hosted an exclusive […]

Ransomware is too lucrative to fade away. Its brilliance is in its simplicity. And shifting trends make it easier than ever to leverage in cybercriminal activity. As each passing day presents us with a new […]

In the closing months of 2018, cryptojacking volume faded as prices for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell. Cryptocurrency markets are fast-moving, where quick bull runs (often caused by price manipulation) can cause dramatic price spikes. […]

This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner is recognized with a Top Executive accolade from CRN, it’s a tough week for major global retailers impacted by data breaches and cybersecurity concerns aboard the International Space Station. […]

In one of the biggest data breaches publicly disclosed, Capital One revealed that a hacker gained access to personal information from 106 million credit card applicants and customers in the United States and Canada. Capital […]

Black Hat USA 2019 is almost here. And it wouldn’t be a cybersecurity event without the SonicWall crew in attendance. Can you believe this “little” show is now in its 22nd year? Started in 1997, […]

This week, SonicWall releases a mid-year update to the 2019 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, hackers breach the FSB, and Johannesburg hit by ransomware. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall 2019 Mid-Year Threat Report Shows Worldwide Malware Decrease of […]

It’s almost cliché at this point, but the cyber arms race — and respective cybersecurity controls and technology — moves at an alarming pace. For this reason, SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers never stop investigating, […]

This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner is included on a coolest CEO list and we have a special look at what people are saying about the growth of AI in the cybersecurity arena. SonicWall Spotlight […]

This week, Baltimore ransomware woes continue, the story of how the WannaCry cyberattack was stopped, and Magecart groups change tactics. SonicWall Spotlight Sonicwall’s Roadshow Helps Customers and Channel Partners Address the Critical Issue of Network […]

When I was a high school student, bringing a smartphone into classrooms was not permitted. If you were caught with any electronic device, it would be confiscated. Pronto. In this new digital era, schools are […]

This week, SonicWall data continues to drive innovation in the cybersecurity space, the biggest cybersecurity crises of 2019 so far, and FireEye reconsiders its choice of keynote speaker for this year’s Cyber Defense Summit following […]

SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner was featured as part of an exclusive group of cybersecurity thought-leaders at The Chertoff Group Security Series Event, “AI, Threat Intelligence and The Cyber Arms Race,” on June 18. […]

This week, SonicWall is featured on Reuters TV, federal cybersecurity is found to be seriously out of date, and a young hacker is taking down Internet of Things botnets by bricking as many IoT objects […]

This week, it’s National Selfie Day, Facebook launches its cryptocurrency, and, as predicted by SonicWall, ransomware is all over the news. SonicWall Spotlight National Selfie Day June 21 is National Selfie Day and SonicWall staff […]

It’s 2019 and massive ransomware attacks are still making headlines, especially against city governments. In 2018, the City of Atlanta attack shut down over a third of 424 software programs with total damages expected to […]

This week, why businesses need layered cybersecurity, the “most dangerous hacking group” are eyeing up the US power grid, and inside the online leak of hours of sought-after Radiohead rehearsals. SonicWall Spotlight Technology Enablement Demands […]

This week, there’s a new cybersecurity power couple as SonicWall and ADT announce a strategic partnership to protect SMBs, U.S. cities face a ransomware pandemic and the ‘invisible web’ is growing rapidly. SonicWall Spotlight ADT […]

Founded in 1874, ADT has long been synonymous with security. A new strategic partnership with SonicWall further expands the Florida-based company’s footprint into cybersecurity. In a public release, “ADT Selects SonicWall as Exclusive Provider of […]

This week, Baltimore battles ransomware, IoT attacks are increasing, and the potential vulnerabilities in a driverless car are investigated. SonicWall Spotlight 5 Steps to Robust Network Security – Business World (India) IT security teams around […]

How do you know if cryptojacking is impacting your business? Learn how to spot infections and how to deploy solutions to protect your network and endpoints. The good news for cryptocurrency is that the model […]

The world of cybersecurity is dominated by headlines of malware, ransomware, data breaches, app vulnerabilities, IoT threats and botnet attacks. But phishing has been a serious threat since the early 2000s and is widely regarded […]

Before you begin the RFP process, it’s important to explore the technology infrastructure (specifically what’s eligible in Category Two) as defined within the E-rate program by Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) and how each relates to […]

The E-rate program is critical for K-12 organizations that lack the funding to procure appropriate technology, such as networking and cyber security solutions (e.g., firewalls, wireless network security, etc.). But understanding the program — as […]

Participating in your first E-rate season can be overwhelming. It is important to understand eligibility requirements of the program since the forms and terminology can become confusing. To better understand the ins and outs of […]

Networks security is often too focused on traditional business. But there are more than 100,000 K12 campuses in the U.S. alone. Each have similar security challenges as the standard enterprise or business, but its users […]

The recent WhatsApp breach was very sophisticated and clever in the manner it was delivered. And that should be expected considering who was reported as being behind the zero-day attack against the popular messaging application. […]

This week, the Zombieland vulnerability leads to a patching frenzy, a global cybercrime gang is shutdown, and a GDPR update. SonicWall Spotlight Intel MDS ‘Zombieload’ Vulnerability Software Patch List for MSSPs – MSSPAlert “Zombieload” is […]

If you like watching superhero movies, at some point you’ll hear characters talk about protecting their identities through anonymity. With the exception of Iron Man, hiding their true identities provides superheroes with a form of […]

This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner is interviewed by SC Magazine, a Zero-Day vulnerability travelled around the world without ever being disclosed publicly, and Facebook are working to prevent election meddling in Europe. SonicWall Spotlight […]

This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner is interviewed by on Federal Tech Talk, the potential of a 5G future is considered, and more details emerge about the Citrix data breach. SonicWall Spotlight Federal Tech Talk’ […]

It’s Game of Thrones season! And anything to do with dragons reminds me of GoT. The Dragonblood vulnerability recently exposed weak security of the WPA3 standard. It was just a year ago that KRACK exposed […]

During a recent trip to Washington D.C., SonicWall CEO Bill Conner stopped by Federal News Networks studios to join John Gilroy on Federal Tech Talk. The pair took to the airwaves (and podcast) to focus […]

This week, SonicWall’s recent PDF and Office cyberattack findings back up investigative reporting, a “secure” WhatsApp replacement is anything but, and vulnerabilities in the Internet of Things continue to create headlines. SonicWall Spotlight The Growing […]

Virtually every organization across major verticals — K-12 and higher education, financial services, retail and hospitality, and government — is undertaking digital transformation endeavors. And this includes migrating applications and data to the cloud. When […]

This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner appears on the Chertoff Group podcast, our threat researchers release details on the dramatic rise in PDF-related cyberattacks, and there’s an ongoing legal fight over whether a cyberattack can […]

PDF cyberattacks are nothing new. They are, however, growing in volume, deception, sophistication and are now used as vehicles to modernize phishing campaigns. SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Researchers announced a substantial increase of malicious or […]

Leveraging malicious PDFs is a great tactic for threat actors because the file format and file readers have a long history of exposed and, later, patched flaws. Because of the useful, dynamic features included in […]

You’ve hopefully read the 2019 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report from cover to cover. Now you can hear the insights directly from SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner. The Chertoff Group hosted Conner on Insights & […]

It’s troubling when the world of politics and IT security share headlines. But on March 30, a Chinese national named Yujing Zhang walked into President Trump’s private resort, Mar-a-Lago, with a suspicious USB key and […]

This week, SonicWall named one of the 10 coolest IoT security vendors, Health Care has a huge cybersecurity problem, and LockerGoga is spreading fast. SonicWall Spotlight 2019 Internet of Things 50: 10 Coolest IoT Security […]

If I asked you, “How many new forms of malware did SonicWall discover last year?” What would be your response? When I pose this question to audiences around the world, the most common guess is […]

This week, Golroted malware is up to new tricks, SonicWall Hosted Email Security gets its stars, nefarious PDFs and Office files are running wild, and the classic board game ‘Risk’ foreshadows today’s cyber arms race. […]

There are two kinds of cybersecurity enthusiasts in this world. Person 1: I anxiously set my alarm to be the first one to download the new 2019 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. I await its glorious […]

Playing board games, no matter your age, can be a lot of fun. ‘Risk’ was always a favorite growing up. My friends and I would argue with each other over which country to attack … […]

This week, SonicWall releases the 2019 Cyber Threat Report and hosts a live Twitter Chat! SonicWall Spotlight Annual SonicWall Cyber Threat Report Details Rise in Worldwide, Targeted Attacks – SonicWall Press Release SonicWall releases the […]

The launch of the annual SonicWall Cyber Threat Report always reminds us why we’re in this business. Our engineers and threat researchers dedicate months to the project in order to shed light on how people, […]

This week, SonicWall’s Cyber Threat Report is just around the corner, Facebook stored passwords in a searchable format and a hacker sets off tornado sirens in Texas. SonicWall Spotlight Unmasking the Threats: A Preview of […]

Each year, the SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team gathers and analyzes threat data captured by the SonicWall Capture Threat Network, which includes more than 1 million sensors across the world. The end result is […]

This week, vote for SonicWall in 2019 CRN Channel Madness, Facebook suffers an outage worldwide, and one U.S. County pays a $400,000 ransom. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall’s HoJin Kim has been nominated in the 2019 CRN […]

Like the many years before it, RSA Conference 2019 in San Francisco was full of buzz, energy, product “noise” and, this year, lots of heavy rain. And, of course, I forgot to bring my umbrella. Rain […]

SonicWall has received the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) and is now a CMAS vendor in the state of California. What is CMAS? The California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) allows state agencies and local governments […]

This week, SonicWall protects against the newest Intel chip vulnerability, millions more records are found unprotected online and Google Chrome has a serious security flaw. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Extends SMB Cybersecurity Ambitions – Security Boulevard […]

Spoiler is the latest side-channel attack threatening Intel processors. Research from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., and the University of Lübeck in Germany, identifies a new Spectre-like attack. The group’s paper, “SPOILER: Speculative Load […]

This week, SonicWall announces a whole range of new products, there is an investigation into cloud computing that finds that hackers can leave malware waiting for customers, and a study finds that cybercriminals are spending […]

Wi-Fi access is ubiquitous, but it’s not always easy to plan, deploy, secure and manage, especially for distributed businesses and enterprises. SonicWall believes there’s an easier approach. Our product teams have revamped our Wi-Fi management […]

Endpoint protection has evolved well past simple antivirus (AV) monitoring. Today’s endpoints require consistent and proactive investigation and mitigation of suspicious files or behavior. With the release of SonicWall Capture Client 2.0, organizations gain active […]

SaaS applications have changed the way employees and organizations operate, how an application is purchased and provisioned, and how employees access and use the apps. Today, IT departments are no longer a part of this […]

RSA Conference 2019 is fast approaching, coming up March 4-8 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. RSA has a reputation. It is considered by many to be the cybersecurity event of the year and the best […]

Two years ago, the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform was a vision — one that boldly represented the future of how our company would better empower, enable and protect our global customers. And now that it’s […]

Firewalls, travel and sandwiches don’t always go hand in hand, but a recent trip to Arizona paired them perfectly. Whenever I visit the southwest part of the U.S., I see more construction and a little […]

CRN has named SonicWall one of the 20 Coolest Network Security Vendors on its annual Security 100 list. This list recognizes the coolest security vendors in each of these five categories: Endpoint Security; Identity Management […]

This week, ATM hacking is so easy cybercriminals turn it into a game, the flaws in blockchain are investigated, and the British Labour Party lockdown their data. SonicWall Spotlight January 2019 Cyber Threat Data: New […]

With the headlines dominated by massive data leaks, you’d be forgiven for thinking that malware attacks have increased exponentially. But SonicWall’s latest figures for January 2019 are currently showing that malware numbers overall trended down […]

Email security is still a necessity — even as we race toward 2020. That’s because email remains one of the most effective attack vectors for cybercriminals. In 2018 alone, SonicWall customers faced an average of […]

This week, SonicWall highlights how the UK is taking malware seriously, there is an investigation into new vehicles that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, and an update on the average price paid for ransomware. SonicWall Spotlight […]

Bill Conner sat down with Information Age editor Nick Ismail to discuss global malware attack statistics, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration, the increasing need to inspect PDFs and Microsoft Office documents, and how all impact the dynamic […]

The Goffstown School District in New Hampshire supports nearly 4,000 students and staff. And one person oversees it all. Running the IT department for an entire K-12 school district sounds like a challenge that few […]

This week, Collections #2-5 drop over 2 billion stolen logins, Bangladesh is suing a Philippines bank over cybertheft and SonicWall CEO Bill Conner discusses keeping up with the cybersecurity market. SonicWall Spotlight Could Cash-Rich Facebook […]

Effectively marketing and selling managed service provider (MSP) services can be a real uphill battle for many organizations. The competition is fierce and positioning your organization’s services or competitive advantages isn’t easy. For many MSPs […]

This week, fears are growing that new 5G industrial robots are vulnerable to cyberattack, the numbers affected by a breach jump from 500 to over 500,000 and the government shutdown continues to worry cybersecurity experts. […]

This week, one city is back to using pen and paper after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals utilize popular video game Fortnite in a money laundering scam and construction industry cranes are alarmingly vulnerable to being […]

The short- and long-term impacts of the U.S. Federal Government shutdown have been well documented during the last month. Government employees aren’t receiving paychecks. National parks are being vandalized. Air travel could soon been at […]

We finished off 2018 with an in-depth focus on Cyber Monday and the threats over the holiday period. Now that we are into 2019 we are able to take the full month into consideration and […]

Adware apps downloaded by millions, German politicians have their data leaked, and how is the government shutdown affecting cybersecurity? SonicWall has collected this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight What Is Driving […]

It’s no secret that consumers flock to online retailers during the holiday shopping season between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Last month, SonicWall provided deep cyber threat data for the nine-day window that included Black […]

How long did it take before 2019’s first cyberattack took place? Find out this and more. SonicWall has collected this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Celebrates Key EMEA Milestones  – […]

Quantum Cryptography, Malware spreading through the cloud, and Fortnite making teenagers a lot of money; SonicWall has collected and compiled this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight CEO Outlook: Five Questions on […]

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for travel, which means it’s also one of the most vulnerable times of the year for travelers’ belongings, including sensitive personal data. Those […]

Each year introduces new cyberattack trends that MSSPs must track, analyze and solve for their customers. Many new attack techniques amount to nothing. Others have devastating impact. But it’s important to remain diligent in monitoring […]

The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced a change in the Wi-Fi naming standards. Yep. That’s right. The terms that you are now used to — like 802.11ax, 802.11ac and 802.11n — are being replaced with a […]

A history of data breaches, SonicWall expands in Dubai and India, and the reappearance of Shamoon. It’s your cybersecurity news roundup for the week. SonicWall Spotlight NetSecOPEN Names Founding Members, Board of Directors – Dark […]

We’ve reviewed hard numbers from the SonicWall Capture Labs to provide you with our analysis of for November attack patterns, as well as advice on how to combat the trends we’re seeing in the cybersecurity […]

It’s the most wonderful time of year … for cybercriminals. Why? Because it’s the easiest time for them to use phishing attacks to target busy holiday shoppers. “Cyber Monday sales this year surged to new […]

Understanding the benefits of certain security technology is always important. But hearing innovation explained by two cybersecurity industry icons provides the context to appreciate how it works and the importance of implementing sound defenses to […]

SonicWall at NRF 2019 Booth 1045 Javits Center 655 W 34th Street New York, NY 10001 Register now to get a free lunch voucher and learn how SonicWall can help protect your retail organization. The […]

This week SonicWall has taken to the airwaves as CEO Bill Conner is profiled by KRLD Radio, and in industry news, more new breaches revealed but impacted companies like Quora are saying that Marriott International […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cyber Monday, Black Friday Targeted by Spike in Ransomware Attacks – […]

Visiting a website is no longer what it used to be. Despite this hilarious Imgur post, there is a different trend you may not have noticed: cryptomining via the browser. Many news and procrastination (e.g., BuzzFeed) […]

Throughout the year, SonicWall tracks cyber threats around the clock. But the holiday shopping season — specifically the days around Thanksgiving — is anything but typical. During this nine-day window, cybercriminals plan and execute cyberattacks, even […]

SonicWall has been named a multiple winner in the 8th annual Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America. […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Two Cybersecurity Policies, One Clear New Objective – The Hill SonicWall […]

It’s officially Thanksgiving week in the U.S. In addition to gathering with family and friends for the traditional turkey meal, many of us get excited about the holiday shopping season, which kicks off with Black […]

Throughout 2018, we’ve been sharing monthly updates on the cyber threat data recorded and analyzed by SonicWall Capture Labs, highlighting cyberattack trends and tying it back to the overall cyber threat landscape. Now, cyber threat […]

Some call him vocal. Others say he has passion. But no matter your preferred adjective, there’s no mistaking Bill Conner’s unwavering commitment toward improving cybersecurity policy in the U.S. After witnessing a year of high-profile […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Secures Hybrid Clouds by Simplifying, Enhancing Deployment for Enterprises, SMBs […]

Modern organizations understand the criticality of having the best possible cyber defense to defend against malicious actions of skillful cybercriminals. Most firms today employ various cybersecurity tools designed to help prevent inevitable attacks from wreaking […]

If you’ve ever hung holiday lights on your house, you know what a chore it can be to run the wiring. Unless you have a lot of power outlets scattered around your property, you likely […]

No matter your type of organization — large or small, public or private — cutting expenses is always a key initiative. After all, reducing your OpEx looks good on the books and enables the company to invest […]

Technology and data usage are changing at a rapid pace. Finding a way to store, manage and distribute data is a major challenge. Plus, the need for compute and storage grows at unprecedented rates. You […]

Not every organization adopts new technology with the same gumption and fervor. Some are measured and patient. Others are early and agile. And this dichotomy holds true for embracing cloud initiatives. That’s why SonicWall’s goal […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight New NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act to Provide Guidance for Protecting […]

Steve Pataky, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at SonicWall, has been nominated for Security Channel Chief of the Year at the Channelnomics Innovation Awards (CIAs) 2018. The Channelnomics Innovation Awards (CIAs) are designed to […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Channelnomics Innovation Awards – Channelnomics SonicWall’s Steve Pataky is up for […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Privacy Problems for FANG Companies Might Beget M&A Action in Cybersecurity […]

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference hosts the best minds in higher education IT. The event empowers professionals and technology providers from around the world to network, share ideas, grow professionally and discover solutions to solve today’s […]

For a moment, think from the perspective of someone who wants to hack a government organization. Think of what they want to do. Seize critical records, encrypt the drive and hold it for ransom? Convert […]

When it comes to running a well-organized managed security service business, managed security providers (MSP) demand effective, repeatable processes and continuous operation optimization as a key part of their business strategy. Evaluating and deciding on […]

The greatest thing about cybersecurity, at least when viewed from a practicing cybersecurity engineer, is the fact that it is a constantly changing landscape. And that is certainly the case with libssh. For those who […]

Attacks on public cloud infrastructures increase every day. “We are in the third era of computing — the cloud and mobile era — but security considerations on cloud are still not widely understood,” said Mark […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight 10 Security Advances That Could Change the Game  – Channel Partners […]

The small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market is rapidly accelerating its adoption of converged managed IT services to alleviate headaches and prevent risks. More and more businesses use cloud-based services for enterprise applications, processing or […]

We’re into October and based on this year’s reports so far, the threat landscape is continuing to evolve and change as the global cyber arms race grows. Phishing attacks continue to trend downwards, with September […]

The cyberthreat landscape is changing. An increasing number of cyberattacks are executed using sophisticated tactics. Earlier this year, SonicWall warned that malware volume increased 102 percent in the first half of 2018 compared to that […]

You’ve been here before. Your customer gets hit by a cyberattack and they ask, “Why did this happen? Shouldn’t your managed security service have protected us?” Unless you give them a satisfactory answer, they may […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight “A leader has to be passionate about their work be able […]

The modern mobile or remote workforce is one businesses’ most valuable resources. Ensuring users have fast and secure anytime, anywhere access to applications, services and networks is a business-critical function. For many years, the SonicWall […]

Hackers have been placing backdoors into systems for years for a variety of purposes. We have all read the stories about backdoors being installed in retailers to siphon payment card information; a PSI DSS and […]

It’s been a much-publicized issue for years: the cybersecurity skills gap. Not enough talented security pros. Way too many critical cybersecurity jobs. It’s becoming such a challenge, it’s even part of the U.S. government’s new […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Facebook Hack: People’s Accounts Appear for Sale on Dark Web – […]

Cybersecurity is not just a topic for enterprises, businesses and government agencies. Home users are just as vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks. As October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NSCAM), it’s important that home users […]

Online threats come in many forms. Depending on what’s most important to you dictates your online behavior and your diligence for practicing online safety. For families, protecting the identities and well-being of children is a […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Firewalls Named A 2018 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice – […]

The SonicWall mission — defending organizations in a fast-moving cyber arms race — is only possible because of the commitment and loyalty of our partners and customers. For what we believe is that reason, SonicWall […]

Threat detection has evolved from static to dynamic behavioral analysis to detect-threatening behavior. Comprehensive layers of defense, properly placed within the network and the endpoint, provide the best and most efficient detection and response capabilities to match […]

The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards named the SonicWall NSa the best next-generation firewall solution of 2018. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards is an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global information […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Business Live – BBC SonicWall CEO Bill Conner appears live discussing […]

As we inch toward the final stretch of the 2018 calendar, we’re gaining a better sense of the complete cyber threat landscape for the year. SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers continue to monitor year-to-date increases […]

In life we hear stories about people who are able to recover from difficult situations. They’re often referred to as being “resilient.” Resiliency can also be applied to network security, albeit in a slightly different […]

Overview: This is not a disclosure of a new vulnerability in SonicWall software. Customers with the current SonicWall Global Management System (GMS) 8.2 and above have nothing to worry about. The reported vulnerability relates to […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cybersecurity and the future of work: How much can we predict? […]

Still relatively new to the cyber threat landscape, ransomware continues to be one of the high-profile malware types that grab headlines. It’s one part Hollywood-style drama mixed with the “mystery” of cryptocurrencies and the seemingly […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Air Canada Presses Reset After App Security Snafu – Infosecurity Magazine […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Email Security Wins Coveted 2018 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) […]

This story originally appeared on MSSP Alert and was republished with permission. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with email. It’s been around for what seems like forever and while new channels of communication like […]

Small- and medium-sized business (SMB) are often one of the segments most targeted by cybercriminals. Now, SMBs are backed by legislation signed by U.S. President Trump and unanimously supported by Congress. On Aug. 14, President […]

Email continues to be the top vector used by cybercriminals, and business email compromise (BEC) is gaining traction as one of the preferred types of email attacks. BEC attacks do not contain any malware and […]

Once again, SonicWall Email Security has been recognized at the top of its class for protecting the No. 1 threat vector: email. The solution was named the overall winner by sweeping the 2018 CRN Annual […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight New post for PNC’s former CCO – Pittsburg Biz Journals (US) […]

A group of 10 threat researchers have disclosed a trio of new Spectre-based vulnerabilities that affect Intel chipsets. Named Foreshadow, the threats leverage a CPU design feature called speculative execution to defeat security controls used […]

Just a month removed from the mid-year update to the 2018 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the cyber threat landscape continues its volatile pace. Analyzing the team’s most recent data, SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers are […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight DHS Has New Cyber Collaboration Center, But Private Companies May Hesitate […]

Now in its 21st year, Black Hat USA promises to bring together 17,000 information security experts to provide attendees with the very latest in cyber research, development and trends. This six-day event begins with four […]

SonicWall CEO Bill Conner and Chief Revenue Officer Steve Pataky have each been named to CRN’s exclusive Top 100 Executives list for 2018. Conner, who has held the top post at SonicWall since November 2016, […]

Of all the IT resources retailers maintain, it’s hard to claim that any system is more important than their point-of-sale (POS) systems. POS systems bring in revenue, as well as tie into other IT infrastructures, […]

The technology industry is one of the fastest-moving business sectors today. To protect privacy, data, applications and assets, security infrastructures must operate at the same speed. Advanced cyber threats require new products and functionalities, but […]

For far too long the modern organization has been told it must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars (or even millions) for powerful, enterprise-grade security. But for more than 25 years, SonicWall’s mission has been […]

I have a confession: I. Love. Shopping. Recently, I had to return few items that I ordered online from one of America’s premium designer stores. I expected this to be a pain-free and smooth experience, […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight As Malware, Ransomware Surge in 2018, SonicWall Raises Alarm on Encrypted […]

It’s no secret that healthcare continues to be one of the most targeted industries for cybercriminals. Healthcare providers store and maintain some of the most valuable data and the appetite for fraudulent claims or fake […]

To ensure organizations are aware of the latest cybercriminal attack behavior, today SonicWall published a mid-year update to the 2018 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. “The cyber arms race is moving faster than ever with bigger […]

While Sophos claims to be a leading next-generation antivirus solution, are they really able to protect your organization’s endpoints — not to mention the rest of your network ­— in today’s threat landscape? SonicWall Capture […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Breaking down SonicWall’s 12 new features for mid-tier enterprises — TechRepublic […]

SonicWall is proud to announce it has garnered seven awards, including three from the Network Products Guide IT World Awards, two from the Globee Awards, and one each from the PR World Awards and the […]

Last year, SonicWall discovered and created protections for more than 56 million new forms of malware.  Because it takes time to create and roll out hundreds of thousands of protections each day, something must be […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Targets Mid-Tier Enterprises with New Network Security Software and Appliances […]

Small- and mid-sized organizations are increasingly moving their business applications and IT infrastructure to the cloud. According to IDC, adoption rose from 20 to 70 percent for small companies (up to 100 employees), and 90 […]

In April 2018, SonicWall released Capture Client 1.0 featuring a next-generation, behavior-based antivirus (AV) engine, reporting and management, trusted certificate management, and endpoint enforcement on modern SonicWall firewalls. Despite landing with great enthusiasm as a […]

For many organizations, the fear of being targeted by cybercriminals runs deep, especially as news of the latest high-profile cyberattacks dominate the headlines. Managing security and responding to cyber risks and events are major issues […]

Mid-tier enterprises, data centers and large service provides have security, performance and high-availability demands much greater than the average organization. These organizations must support an exploding number of smartphones, computers and IoT devices. Each generates […]

It’s been just 20 months. And in that short time as an independent company, SonicWall employees, customers and partners have accomplished so much together. Our short-term mission was to rebuild the SonicWall brand, launch new […]

We have fantastic advancements in technologies right now. With software-defined everything (SDx) and cloud becoming more accessible and affordable, both large and small organizations can effectively execute their digital business strategies with greater ease and […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cloud Encryption Market: Security to Remain Primary Factor for Adoption of […]

With the cyber security skills gap being a point of contention for closing in on five years now, the managed security services provider (MSSP) industry has responded in kind. In fact, Gartner predicted that 40 […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight CEO Spotlight- Bill Conner, SonicWall — 1080 KRLD Radio Bill Conner […]

When evaluating a change in how you secure your network, you need to look beyond the upper-right quadrant. It is easy to run to analyst graphs and pick a few cyber security solutions that etch […]

The very latest cyber threat intelligence for May 2018 depicts increases in a number of attack areas, particularly when comparing against 2017 cyber threat data.

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Galix Becomes SonicWall’s First Ever Platinum Partner in Africa — IT […]

Bill Conner has a plan for SonicWall. And he’s already ahead of it. In a recent interview with eWeek, the SonicWall CEO provided high-level perspective on not only where SonicWall is and how it got […]

Email is the primary tool for business communications and it’s used across the globe by organizations of all sizes. So, it’s no surprise that email is also today’s No. 1 threat vector for cyberattacks. The […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cybersecurity 500 List, 2018 Edition — Cybersecurity Ventures SonicWall is announced […]

While we’ve explained the ins and outs of the E-rate program during the five-part SonicWall E-rate Fear Less series, we wanted to use the final episode to explore the common questions about the E-rate program […]

The latest cyberattack data from SonicWall shows increases across the board for global malware, ransomware, TLS/SSL encrypted attacks and intrusion attempts. Highlighting these new findings, the SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection sandbox, with Real-Time Deep […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Real-Time Cyber Threat Intelligence Is More Critical Than Ever — Forbes […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight New DHS National Cybersecurity Framework Sets Goals, Milestones — MSSP Alert […]

Before you begin the RFP process, it’s important to explore the technology infrastructure (specifically what’s eligible in Category Two) as defined within the E-rate program by Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) and how each relates to […]

CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named two SonicWall employees, Michele Campbell and Dawn Ringstaff, to its prestigious 2018 Women of the Channel list, which recognizes top women in business for their vision, […]

On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will officially go into effect in the European Union (EU). As you may have noticed, many organizations have been notifying end-users — regardless of their location […]

On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will officially go into effect. Like with any major legal reform, questions arise about timing, application, ramifications and more. With the GDPR mandate’s focus on privacy […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cybersecurity Sourcebook 2018 Looks at Evolving Data Threat Landscape — Database […]

Did you know that wireless technology dates back to the 19th century? Through the years, great inventors like Michael Faraday, Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla helped mold the concepts and theories behind electromagnetic radio frequency […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight FBI Calls Attention to ‘BEC’ Scams —  CRN In an article […]

“SPARTANS! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty. For tonight, WE DINE IN HELL!!” Remember this passionate line by King Leonidas from the movie “300”? We are at the brink of another war — the modern […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Bringing Visibility to the Midmarket —  Data Breach Today In a […]

You can’t fight what you can’t see. Cliché as it may sound, cybercriminals are using organizations’ lack of network visibility as a cornerstone for their attack strategies. Savvy threat actors are encrypting their malware payloads […]

The 2018 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report reported a 71.2 percent decline in the number of ransomware attacks, but a 101.2 percent increase the number of ransomware variants. Let me ask you, is this good news […]

In previous webcasts and blogs, I’ve spoken of a woman who was the victim of a terrible ransomware attack as well as an intrusion on her computer. It was her first computer breach in over […]

Anyone who has attended an RSA Conference knows that it is typically a male-dominated event. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Now Matters,” I decided that this was the year for me to take a […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Jonesboro Council Tackles Cybersafety — The Clayton News Daily Due to […]

Every year, RSA Conference 2018 is a fast-paced, high-energy gathering for cyber security discussion, networking, innovation and learning for attendees, panelists, speakers and exhibitors alike. It’s almost impossible to see and hear all the show […]

Endpoint protection has been a cyber security standard for years. But during RSA Conference 2018 at the Moscone Center, it’s clear that it remains a core security challenge for many organizations. Likewise, many cyber security […]

RSA Conference 2018 is a flurry of lights, sounds and information. It’s easy to get lost in the buzz and miss what you really want to see. In case you fall into this category — […]

Fresh off of April’s massive SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform launch, SonicWall has been featured in a pair of CRN articles highlighting the hottest products at RSA Conference 2018. The SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform is lauded […]

In 2017, SonicWall Capture Labs discovered 56 million new forms of malware from across the globe. Threat actors are constantly creating updates to known versions of malware to get past defenses that rely on identifying […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Ransomware Tops Malicious Attack Charts —  BBC SonicWall President and CEO […]

My wife was out of the country recently, so I took the opportunity to nudge our house a little further into the 21st century by installing a Nest thermostat. It won’t solve my family’s disagreements […]

With the number of attempted web attacks ranging up to millions over the course a year, you need to ensure web application security. You need a solution that protects both your public and internal web […]

To keep pace with innovations and modernize data center operations and services, businesses are embracing today’s application-centric, virtualized world. Virtualization and cloud can cut costs and increase efficiency and operational agility. Four common pitfalls of […]

RSA Conference 2018 is fast approaching and we are pulling out all the stops to prepare. Our SonicWall team is looking forward to joining the attendees, thought leaders and keynotes in San Francisco for five […]

SonicWall’s mission is to help organizations protect themselves from the growing number of cyber attacks in the fast-moving threat landscape. There are many schools of thought on how this is best accomplished. And much of […]

SonicWall has recently been named the 85th Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority (CNA) by the MITRE Corporation, an international not-for-profit security institute. What does this mean for SonicWall and the cyber security world […]

Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. Special Section: 2018 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report ‘Malware-cocktail’ cyber attacks double in one […]

The annual trek to the wind-swept hills of San Francisco is a long-standing tradition for many cyber security vendors and the packs of security pros who descend on the bay en masse. Yes, it’s already […]

As we know, email is the most popular attack vector used by threat actors to carry out targeted cyber attacks. In fact, more than 90 percent of cyber attacks start with a phishing email campaign. […]

Many of us face slow Wi-Fi and connectivity issues on wireless networks. Just the other day, I was in a café having coffee and browsing the internet. Suddenly, my connectivity dropped. I tried to reconnect, […]

Since the shocking announcement of serious Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities in early 2018, we have yet to hear of a mega-breach that would signal the start of another vicious hacking year. Has it been luck? […]

Updated: 3/22/2018 It’s that time of the year again when we start to eagerly peruse the bracket for the CRN Channel Madness Tournament of Chiefs. You can vote for 32 excellent candidates, each with unique […]

SonicWall announced today that Info Security Products Guide, the industry’s leading information security research and advisory guide, named the company Grand Trophy winners in their 2018 Info Security Product Guide Global Excellence Awards. SonicWall received […]

Cyber security professionals exist in an increasingly complex world. As the cyber threat landscape evolves, a new cyber arms race has emerged that places organizations and their security solutions in the crosshairs of a growing […]

Make no mistake, we are in a global cyber arms race. But it can’t be won alone: we are in this together. That is why SonicWall is passing along findings, intelligence, analysis and research from […]

Today CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named SonicWall to its annual Security 100 list. This project recognizes the coolest security vendors in each of five categories: Endpoint Security; Identity Management and Data […]

One of the key characteristics of advanced malware is the use of many tactics to evade detection. In addition to defeating signature-based detection products and behavior-based detection tools, there are hundreds of evasion techniques advanced […]

When waves of cyber attacks hit last year, such as WannaCry and Not Petya ransomwares, businesses lost billions of dollars in high-profile breaches. In addition, more than half of the U.S. population’s Social Security information […]

Today CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named two SonicWall executives, Chris Auger and Steve Pataky, to its exclusive 2018 list of Channel Chiefs. CRN’s editorial staff chose the executives on this elite annual […]

As Australians return to work after the holiday season, IT teams across the country will be pushing to make sure they are prepared for the implementation of the Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) amendment, which takes […]

Email is vital to business communications and operations. However, as the volume of email increases, so too does the amount of ransomware, phishing, business email compromise (BEC), spoofing, spam and virus attacks. What’s more, government […]

Malware often incorporates advanced techniques to evade analysis and discovery by firewalls and sandboxes. When malware sees evidence that dynamic analysis is occurring, it can invoke different techniques to evade analysis, such as mimicking the […]

In a casual conversation with my realtor friend, I learned that many upscale tract builders now include home automation to increase margin. We’ve come a long way since the X10 days. Home automation is still […]

History is full of people who’ve labored over missed opportunities. Like all other non-bitcoin-owning people, I am one of them. I first heard of cryptocurrency in early 2013 and scoffed at the idea that something […]

Organizations typically struggle to provide a holistic security posture. There are many security vendors providing exciting and innovative solutions. But from a customer perspective, they often become various point solutions solving several unique problems. This […]

Have you been the victim of cybercrime?  If I asked you that question in 2012, you might have said, “I’m not sure.”  But in 2017, I am sure your answer is, “Yes, I’ve been victimized […]

When you look at the most damaging network security invasions over the last year, you see a recurring pattern: leaked government cyber tools being repurposed by cybercriminals. The compromised NSA toolset leaked by Shadow Brokers […]

“Inspect every packet, every time.” This has been my advice to any network admin or business owner for many years.  This is equally important in regards to encrypted traffic.  Much of the Internet has become […]

Now that Halloween is over and your coworkers are bringing in the extra candy they don’t want, let’s look back at the last quarter’s results from SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) network sandbox service. […]

As intranet networks grow and evolve over time, often duplicate, or even multiple, paths are created to reach a destination. As these paths evolve and get more complex, they can result in failed links. Interior […]

Now that Halloween has passed and Thanksgiving is on the near-term horizon, the holiday shopping season is kicking in. Almost as soon as the trick-or-treating ended the Black Friday ads starting pouring into my email […]

Phishing threats have been around for years. By now anyone can easily detect a fake email, right? Wrong. How confident are you that you wouldn’t divulge your password, credit card info or online identity? Here […]

Last month, I wrote how we found nearly 26,500 new forms of malware and shared some general stats.  Let’s take a look at the new threats found by SonicWall’s network sandbox, Capture Advanced Threat Protection […]

We know how much value SonicWall network security brings to our customers, and we know how much value our partners add when incorporating our solutions into their solutions for our customers. The case of Calistoga […]

Moving to the cloud and enabling mobility are top IT priorities for organizations of all sizes. Today, most business have adopted a hybrid IT model, which includes legacy on-premise applications in local data centers and […]

There’s a general feeling that WiFi is less secure than having a wired connection to the network. It could just be our perception that a signal travelling through air is easier to intercept than one […]

Recently, the personal information of Palo Alto High School students was published via a website that allowed students to see class rankings, grade-point averages and identification numbers. Is your school network at risk? Know your […]

What Is Bad Rabbit Ransomware? On Tuesday, Oct. 24, a new strand of ransomware named Bad Rabbit appeared in Russia and the Ukraine and spread throughout the day. It first was found after attacking Russian […]

As technologists we too easily get lost in discussing problems and solutions, rather than thinking about the motives behind attacks. In terms of security, we should consider the mobile endpoint similar to any other endpoint.  […]

Information and recommendations on protecting your wireless deployment On October 16, 2017, Belgian security researchers made public their findings that demonstrated fundamental design flaws in WPA2 that could lead to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks on wireless […]

It was a Tuesday afternoon. Liz, a local attorney with 26 years of experience, had given up. She was easily over 20 hours in to trying to free her computer, with all of her files, […]

Equifax just rolled into the history books as the victim of one of the most widespread and dangerous data breaches of all time. The breach happened on March 10, 2017, at which time the cyber […]

Over the past few months, Verizon has launched a series of television ads in which the main character utters the line, “Right plan, wrong network.” The actor saying the line is talking to another character […]

19-City Tour Brings SonicWall Enablement, Networking to EMEA Partners It’s no secret that SonicWall is committed to its partner community. The latest testament to this dedication is the PEAK17 partner roadshow, which is currently on […]

Keeping organizations running safely, while improving business and user productivity in today’s accelerating threat environment, continues to be a non-trivial task for IT leaders. At the current pace of cyber attacks, we understand all too […]

Today I am excited to share the new addition to SonicWall’s NSA product family of Next-Generation Firewalls, the NSA 2650.  Three key trends form the design drivers for the new NSA 2650 – Wireless Devices […]

Last week, SonicWall hosted over fifty enthusiastic partners across 14 countries at our Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Summit. Phuket with its lush and leafy surroundings and dramatic beach sunsets proved a popular location for our APJ […]

Malware never sleeps. Threat actors and criminal organizations are relentless in testing, optimizing and deploying exploit kits that target businesses and organizations across the globe. August 2017 was no different. In fact, the month presented […]

Cloud applications are not quickly approaching — they’re here. As organizations strive to manage costs and resources, solutions that are affordable, scalable and functionally robust are most appealing. Cloud applications promise to deliver this and […]

Day after day, the number of users is growing on the web, and so is the number of connections. At the same time, so is the number of cyberattacks hidden by encryption. SonicWall continues to […]

I am pleased to announce that, Dell EMC is now shipping the OEM version of the SonicWall next-generation cyber security firewall solutions in the United States and Canada.  Continuing on our long time partnership and […]

How Dell and SonicWall’s SMA and Next-Generation Firewall solution builds secure virtual bridges for today’s fragmented environments As employees are no longer restricted to the physical structures of their company headquarters, what and how they […]

On June 6, 2017, NSS Labs published its annual 2017 Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Test Report and Security Value MapTM (SVM). For the first time in five years, NSS Labs did not place SonicWall in its […]

The earliest schemes of cryptography, such as substituting one symbol or character for another or changing the order of characters instead of changing the characters themselves, began thousands of years ago.  Since then, various encoding […]

On May 25th 2018, the European Union (EU) will introduce its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is a set of regulations meant to protect personal data of EU residents, and enforces data privacy […]

If anyone ever needs proof on how effective SonicWall Capture Labs is, look back to the WannaCry ransomware attack in May 2017, and just last week the NotPetya malware. In contrast to over 250,000 endpoints compromised […]

Updated July 6, 2017, 11:51 AM PT When the latest massive global cyber attack first hit on June 27, the security community observed that the payload behavior closely matched Petya ransomware, which emerged back in […]

Updated June 28, 2017 As I type this, news reports continue to roll in about yet the latest massive global ransomware attack. This time, the payload appears to be a ransomware called Petya. SonicWall Capture […]

Every day our children, teachers and administrators log into the network at school. How can you ensure the data travelling across that network is secure from hidden threats and attacks such as ransomware? With SonicWall […]

Note: This is guest blog post by Bryan Chester, Vice President of North America Partner Software and Imaging Sales at Dell. Email has long been acknowledged as a business critical application. However, it can expose […]

Will you be ransomware’s next victim? Can ransomware encrypt your data and hold it hostage until you pay a ransom? Organizations large and small across industries and around the globe are at risk of a […]

The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2017 runs June 12-14 in the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, promising the insight you need to guide your organization to a secure digital business future. […]

Email security has become a big concern for organizations, thanks to phishing campaigns that deliver ransomware. Recently, there has been no shortage of notable cyber attacks. The Google Docs attack, Docusign phishing attack, Gannet phishing attack, and Jaff ransomware […]

Cyber criminals prefer to receive ransom in the cyber currency Bitcoin because it is anonymous. The truth is “sort of.” Let’s take a closer look at how Bitcoins work, and how the WannaCry perpetrators, possibly […]

Join SonicWall at Infosecurity Europe 2017 on the 6-8th of June, Olympia, London, UK – Stand C280. Register now to meet the team and get your free ticket. IT security can’t be an afterthought! It’s […]

I often get asked, “Why should we implement SSL inspection? We just upgraded our security from stateful inspection to deep inspection. If something is encrypted, is it not encrypted for a reason, for being secure?” […]

Business models always have to tackle the method of distribution, will they sell directly or through a channel of distributors or a mix of both. The same is with ransomware developers. Many are electing to […]

Some consider WannaCry to be the first-ever, self-propagating ransomware attack to wreak havoc across the globe. The chaos that followed is yet another harsh wake-up for many, in a situation far too familiar.  Only this […]

Night vision goggles. Airport x-ray machines. Secret decoder rings. What do they all have in common? Each helps you find something that is hidden, whether it’s an object or code that someone may not want […]

Ransomware attacks have been in the headlines a lot of late. Did you know that 65% of all ransomware attacks happen through phishing emails? Therefore, email security needs to be a major focus when delivering […]

We enjoyed a “winning” week engaging with our loyal customers and partners at Dell EMC World, attended by more than 12,000 IT professionals like you. SonicWall had a strong and visible presence, with one key […]

If you have been in this industry for more than a few years, you have probably heard the sales pitch, “What keeps you up at night?” It’s a typical sales tactic to elicit an emotional […]

“It’s a tragedy.” At least that is what we are told.  Time and time again, when bad things happen, we hear the same things replayed over and over again, or “what could we’ve done to […]

Note: This blog was updated on Monday, May 15. First, if you are a SonicWall customer and you are using our Gateway Anti-Virus, Intrusion Prevention service, and Capture Advanced Threat Protection then your SonicWall firewall […]

According to ITC (http://www.idtheftcenter.org) data breaches in the US increased 40% in 2016, and through the first four months of 2017 are up an additional 42% over the same period last year.  Just over half […]

SonicWall is thrilled to be a silver sponsor at Dell EMC World (May 8 – 11 in Las Vegas) in booth #1515. While we are now a separate organization from Dell, we continue our close […]

On May 1, 1969, Joni Mitchell released her album, Clouds. In Both Sides Now, she penned these lyrics about the enigmatic nature of clouds: I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now From up and […]

Smartphones, laptops and internet connectivity have become necessities of life. We move around with powerful computing devices in our pockets or backpacks. This “on-the-go” lifestyle has transformed the way we work. Employees today want on […]

In 2016, SonicWall detected a 600% growth in ransomware families. We saw a wide range of ransomware forms and attack vectors in the 2017 Annual Threat Report; some successful, others not so much.  So, what […]

For those following along, over the past two months there have been several reports, warnings, blogs and other industry analyses suggesting that HTTPS inspection by security companies is actually weakening security.  Those that know me […]

Email has been around since the 1970s. Today, everyone and every business uses email for their communications. To put things in perspective, according to Radicati group – 122 business emails were sent and received per […]

Times are extremely restless for security teams as they face highly motivated adversaries, and the onslaught of very active and progressive cyber-attacks.  Today’s hacking techniques are stealthy, unpredictable in nature and waged by skillful attackers […]

There is no end to the danger of cyber-criminal activities, as long as there is an underground marketplace that makes it almost impossible for authorities to intervene and enforce law and order.  We continue to […]

If you pictured a specific technology exemplified as an animal what would it be?  Cars have been visualized as horses and bulls and the names like Mustang, Pinto, and Taurus all ring a bell with […]

Join SonicWall at CeBIT 2017 on the 20-24th of March, in Hannover, Germany. With “Experience the Digital Transformation” as this year’s theme, IT Security will be at the forefront of the visitors’ agenda, alongside other […]

I am honored to highlight my esteemed colleague, Steve Pataky, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at SonicWall, who was just named CRN Channel Chief – the Top 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs of 2017. Steve […]

Since the release of SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (Capture ATP) in August 2016 on SonicWall firewalls, we have seen a lot of unique behavior from authors of malicious code, namely ransomware. Up until Christmas 2016, Locky […]

SonicWall Email Security 9.0 with Capture ATP Service is available worldwide today. Leveraging a highly-scalable and redundant architecture, SonicWall Email Security 9.0 integrates with our award-winning Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Service, to deliver a cloud-based, […]

The 2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report, published last week, covers the evolution of the cybersecurity landscape through 2016. Based on the data from the SonicWall Capture Labs Threat network, the report highlights the advances of […]

Ransomware attacks in 2016 grew by 167x year-over-year to 638 million. As today’s malware and ransomware pose ever evolving malicious, zero-day threats, organizations need to defend their network’s beyond their perimeters. SonicWall introduces a powerful […]

In the war against cyber crime, no one gets to avoid battle. That’s why it’s crucial that each of us is proactive in understanding the innovation and advancements being made on both sides of the […]

The 2017 RSA Conference opens at Moscone Center in San Francisco next week, February 13-17. One of the biggest cybersecurity events of the year, the conference allows thousands of industry professionals to interact with leading […]

Note: This is a guest blog by Dominic Ryles, Marketing Manager at Exertis Enterprise, SonicWall’s leading distributor in the United Kingdom. Exertis is committed to providing a range of channel focused services designed to enhance your […]

Ransomware has forced organizations to rethink their security architecture.  Organizations are increasingly investing in security solutions that provide additional protection of sensitive data, as well as better visibility over network traffic and endpoint activity. According […]

Last week I was at one of our sales offices in Utah. I heard an interesting story about how a dentist office called in to ask for threat prevention against ransomware. The dentist office had […]

The data is still coming in, but it’s looking like consumer spending this holiday season will once again outperform previous years. Multiple research firms including the National Retail Federation (NRF) are predicting a growth in […]

My guess is that if you are reading my blog, you are doing some of your new year shopping online.  What I am concerned about is what the shopping season means to cybercriminals and how […]

In most organizations, the same issue is being felt – how can network security be increased without lowering performance within a budget? How much risk is acceptable? If your organization is not facing this issue, […]

Designed to strengthen protection of personal information for all EU citizens, the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR – goes into effect in May 2018 and may affect companies of all sizes, in all regions, […]

Preventing your organization from being the victim of an inevitable cyber-attack is paramount so it is important for us to kick off this blog with an important risk question. Do you know whether or not […]

Recently it was reported that in April 2016 an employee at Michigan-based utility company BWL opened an email and clicked on a malicious attachment laden with ransomware. The result? It shut down accounting and email […]

The 2016 Holiday shopping season is well underway, and we are poised for a record-setting year. The National Retail Federation reports that over 154 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving weekend, up nearly 2% from […]

We are midway through the shopping season this year and already online retail shopping is having record sales. According to Adobe, final numbers indicate that Black Friday surpassed estimates, with $3.34 billion – 21.6 percent […]

There’s no question companies are being more proactive in their network security approach than ever before. We’ve made substantial gains as an industry, in terms of cybersecurity education and adoption rates across businesses of all […]

Ransomware is an advanced form of malware that attempts to get users to pay a fee or spoofed fine in order to regain access to their device or files.  The simplest version will place an […]

According to a recent PWC survey, 54 percent of respondents buy products online every month. And millions of employees shopped online yesterday with their work devices on business networks. The critical business threat: Will any […]

News reports about new data breaches have become an all too frequent occurrence.  But cyber attacks can’t and don’t stop state and local governments from getting on with the business of governing. It’s easy to […]

As I was driving home the other day one of my children spotted a house with old Halloween decorations on it. With the holidays coming, it’s a good reminder of the potential impact they can […]

Whenever there’s talk of a DDoS (distributed denial-of service) attack, network administrators think of multiple systems flooding a network device from various locations on the internet. However, when it comes to BlackNurse, a new & […]

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and wonder, where’s my smart phone, did I leave my laptop in the Uber? In my previous role as VP of Mobility at a top […]

A few weeks ago one of my sons got a new Chromebook at school. The old one had been around for a few years and was rather outdated in terms of the technology. The new […]

To understand how SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection Service (ATP) protects the average company we looked at the data for 300 networks. SonicWall Capture ATP examines suspicious code and files to discover never-before-seen zero-day attacks.  […]

The recently publicized Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on the Domain Name System (DNS) service provider Dyn involved large numbers of IoT (Internet of Things) botnets. These attacks took many high traffic websites such […]

This week, we are officially a separate company owned by Francisco Partners. Our new leader, Bill Conner, President and CEO of SonicWall, has outlined a vision and strategy in his blog for our newly invigorated […]

Like any veteran of the cybersecurity field, I’ve known SonicWall by its sterling reputation since the company’s early days as a business network security solution provider. Today, it’s a great privilege to find myself at […]

With a background in security and ancient history, I love to draw correlations between the famed battles of old and the network security struggles of the modern world. To better understand this you have to […]

As PEAK16 comes to a close, I would like to recap some of the highlights from the numerous conversations with our world class and loyal VAR community. From the stage, the close to 744 channel […]

Today’s advanced threats are designed to evade detection. An explosion of zero-day threats challenges every one of us. In 2015 alone, our solutions blocked more than 8.19 billion attacks. And most recently, the onslaughts of […]

The way business professionals work has changed dramatically over the last several years, and continues to at an ever-growing rate. They are on the go and working from different locations across all hours using many […]

Well, it’s Peak16 time again at the Aria in Las Vegas. Did you enjoy Peak 2015? Then check this out ““ they are actually putting me on the main stage this year. If you thought […]

Don’t try this at home….go with next-gen firewall experts Cyber attacks are relentless, and increasing in volume, intensity and sophistication. The sophistication of these attacks is beyond your wildest imagining. Do you have the security […]

Don’t try this at home”¦.go with next-gen firewall experts Cyber attacks are relentless, and increasing in volume, intensity and sophistication. The sophistication of these attacks is beyond your wildest imagining. Do you have the security […]

It can be tough to balance your personal life with work when your work is in network security. In my last post, I described how difficult it is for us in IT to defend against […]

Getting a discount on something you’ve purchase is always a little exciting. We all like to feel like we’re getting a bargain and saving money. After all, who doesn’t need some extra cash? Budgets always […]

One sure-fire business model to win more business is to offer products or services at a predictable and affordable monthly cost. This set cost makes it easier for your customers to plan their cash flow […]

It’s summertime, so that means Black Friday is only four months away. Some retailers like to get a head start on the event and offer special Black Friday deals during July as a means to […]

Summertime means different things to different people. Whether it be kids enjoying time off from school, or parents taking long family vacations, summertime gives everyone an opportunity to re-energize and re-focus. Everyone that is, including […]

The popularity and use of ransomware appear to be spreading at record pace in 2016 as cybercriminals are actively using ransomware to hold businesses, institutions and even individuals hostage. No one is immune to this […]

It’s August 5, 2016 and you settle down at your computer to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. You have no fear of catching Zika, unlike the thousands of people in Rio. Feeling safe, you navigate […]

One of the most frightening IT nightmares is hearing employees say their mobile devices or laptops were lost or stolen. Cyber-attacks and mobile threats are at the highest they ever been and will continue soar. […]

Most of us would reach into a cookie jar full of delicious, just-out-of-the-oven, chocolate chip cookies without a care in the world, or any doubt that we should simply enjoy the euphoric chocolaty goodness. But […]

One of my first customers in IT was a large retailer, with more than a thousand stores. This was at a time when e-commerce was just beginning, at least for large, traditional retailers. Giving their […]

Network firewalls have evolved from 1st generation simple packet filters to advanced devices that evolve so fast that labeling them as “next-generation (NG)” is the best way to classify them. They are often defined by […]

In medieval times, people relied heavily on physical security to protect their critical assets. Originally they had castles with walls and as attackers figured out how to breach those walls they added moats and draw […]

In survey after survey, IT executives continue to say that security is one of the top challenges they face. No one has to tell us about the risks. The stories of data theft and breaches […]

I started this year speaking and writing about how retail establishments can protect themselves from the rising tide of malware. I continue this train of thought by considering the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard […]

Like many people, I sometimes pass over or delay software updates, but this one was different. The new SonicOS6.2.5 adds so many critical new features and so much functionality that I updated my SonicWall TZ […]

Despite the dramatic increase in IT security spending over the last decade, we continue to see a similar increase in the number and the cost of IT security breaches. Consider that Gartner estimates that IT […]

Securing large organizations is a massively complex task. There are so many different domains of security to think about, it can drive a person crazy. Fortunately, as we work closely with our customers and partners, […]

Businesses are ramping technology investments and capabilities faster than ever. Employees, customers and partners are accessing more applications and data every day. These investments drive enormous value to the business, but also create IT complexity […]

Every day, we hear terrifying headlines such as this one – 27 million doctors’ mobile devices at high risk of malware. Our recent SonicWall Threat Report confirms the increase in malware targeted to Android devices. Fortunately […]

I’ve just finished lunch and something is missing. It was a good lunch too: grilled cheese sandwich and lentil soup (a nod to the chilly, blustery Spring morning outside). I liked my lunch, but now […]

You have a growing business, so you need to add more connections: PCs, cameras, or even another location. As you grow, your IT infrastructure is getting complicated, and with every new branch office complexity becomes […]

Today, I am very excited to share with you the SonicOS 6.2.5 release for our 6th generation SonicWall TZ, NSA and SuperMassive Next-Generation firewalls. SonicOS 6.2.5 brings many new features that span across SMB, distributed […]

With fast emerging technologies, challenges of network design in distributed retail store locations is becoming huge. As retail store and distributed enterprise environments evolve, the underlying network infrastructure must evolve with the transformational changes to […]

The hacking economy continues to thrive. As you can see for the timeline chart below, we have seen data breach headlines in every industry verticals regardless of their size. Cyber-criminals made the most of their […]

“Is it secret? Is it safe?” For those who’ve never seen the 1976 film Marathon Man, that’s what the fugitive Nazi war criminal played by Sir Laurence Olivier asks Dustin Hoffman while he’s sticking a […]

As I’ve spent the past few days talking with customers and fellow information security professionals at this year’s RSA Conference, it’s become crystal clear that the threat of cybercrime has changed up the way we […]

The exponential proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace, both employer issued and personally owned, has increased the demand on businesses to enable secure mobile access to company applications, data and resources. Often, mobile users […]

With the devastating rise of targeted, evasive, zero-day threats hitting IT infrastructures, computers, individuals and their devices, it is critical to have a multi-layer and revolutionary security solution. Today, at RSA Conference 2016, Feb. 29-Mar. […]

A chief security officer’s (CSO) life is not easy. Typically, requests of them sound like this: “Please deploy more, do it faster, more efficiently, with less money, more securely, and – oh, by the way, […]

Today, we released the 2016 Security Annual Threat Report leveraging work by the SonicWall Threat Research Team. The annual report always raises questions from our customers and partners trying to understand what this means to them […]

Two days ago, Google published a blog revealing the latest critical vulnerability (CVE-2015-7547) that affects all versions of a standard GNU C Library (glibc), a big component of Enterprise Linux, which is used widely in […]

Whenever I start to write about cybersecurity, something else comes up. I wanted to write about last week’s cybersecurity-focused Executive Orders ““ we’ll get to them shortly ““ and then I read that in an […]

A few weeks ago my eldest son was given a Chromebook by his school which he brought to the house to do his homework. Before the Chromebook, he did his homework on the PC I […]

Every moment of every day, anyone or any organization, government or institution – including K-12 – can fall victim to the latest threats and cyber-attacks. If you’re accountable for the network security of an entire […]

Living the life of a chief security officer (CSO), chief information security officer (CISO) or any title with the word “security” in it nowadays is surely a heart-wrenching experience each day. Far too often, yet […]

Back from NYC, where I attended last week’s National Retail Federation annual conference, “The Big Show.”It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a major event like this one, but retail continues to be […]

As we kick off the New Year, I’m delighted to share that Steve Pataky has joined the Dell Security Solutions team as Vice President of Worldwide Security Sales. Steve brings with him more than 25 […]

A few years back I was living outside the US with my family and working from my home office, specifically my attic. When you’re a remote or mobile employee your work experience is a little […]

I took a computer science minor when I was in college. Back then, the school computers were in a heavily secured section of one building, and we accessed them from teletype terminals and punch card […]

In our last blog we talked about the benefits of adding WAN acceleration into a network to accelerate and improve application performance. What I’ve observed from talking with others in the industry is most IT […]

Digital natives predominantly compose the student body at today’s education institutions, and technological advancements have created unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning. BYOD and other emerging technologies have allowed school districts, colleges, and universities to become […]

The 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) estimate of $400 million financial loss from security breaches show the importance of managing the breaches and ensuring appropriate security infrastructure is put in place. Retail industry […]

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time for the holiday online shopping season to kick in, beginning on Black Friday, continuing through Cyber Monday, and finishing up on New Year’s day. For a lot of […]

It’s the holiday season and that means we’re all busy with fun activities. Take online shopping for example. Many of us will do it between Black Friday and New Year’s, even for just a little […]

This post was written by Dan Cole. As enterprises continue to shore up their defenses in anticipation of the next breach, it’s understood by many security professionals that it’s not a matter of if it […]

When you think about securing down a network using a next-generation firewall, in most cases the process immediately goes from the Internet to the local area network (LAN). This may be a good way of […]

If your firewall isn’t scanning SSL-encrypted traffic, then your network isn’t as safe as you think. Some reports indicate that by the end of 2016 two-thirds of all traffic on the internet will be encrypted. […]

The holiday shopping season is also a big season for cyber-criminals to breach high-traffic retailers. Forecasting from trends I have seen over the past 18 months, here are six security tips on how to protect […]

Today, customers are looking for more security and insight into the traffic on their network, without the burden of managing it on their own. Increasingly managed service providers (MSPs) are being asked to deliver network […]

The other day I went clothes shopping at the mall with my 12-year-old son, an experience that’s usually painful for both of us. While he was deciding between “straight leg” and “skinny leg” pants I […]

Suffice it to say, SonicWall ‘s been in the news recently. Certainly the news around EMC has garnered many headlines. But it’s great to know that while all of this goes on, our number one priority […]

When a giant global plastics manufacturer faced a super cyber threat landscape, SonicWall’s firewall “Hero Sandwich” came to the rescue. This powerful security solution of the SonicWall Firewall Sandwich was recently leveraged by our customer, […]

The foundation of email threat protection has long been anti-virus technology and IP reputation databases. Threat research teams across the globe are hard at work analyzing email, identifying spam and malware, and building anti-virus and […]

If you follow sports at all you’ve probably heard about athletes using visualization to improve performance. It’s a simple tool where an athlete visualizes or “sees” himself or herself performing successfully in the athlete’s mind. […]

SonicWall World 2015 takes place in Austin in a couple of weeks, Oct. 20-22, and I am eager to talk security with our customers, partners, press and analysts. We will kick off the conference with a […]

As an IT leader, you understand how new disruptive technologies can improve your company’s competitive positioning and drive overall business value. Technology trends such as cloud, mobility, social and big data compel companies to move […]

A lot has happened in the last year across SonicWall Network Security Solutions. We have implemented a complete refresh of our SonicWall TZ Wireless firewall product line from top to bottom while expanding the portfolio with […]

This week, I was excited to attend the SonicWall Peak Performance Conference and get an opportunity to speak with our partners about what they’re seeing in the field and how we can help them build their […]

Today, at SoincWall Peak Performance 2015 in Las Vegas, I am zeroing in on the most important information for our SoincWall Security channel partners. A lot has happened in the last year across SoincWall Security Solutions. In fact, […]

As advances in networking continue to provide tremendous benefits, businesses are increasingly challenged by sophisticated attacks designed to disrupt communication, degrade performance and compromise data. Striking the perfect balance between network security and performance is […]

I returned to Las Vegas earlier this month to attend the Black Hat USA 2015 hacker conference where I learned about the latest and most shocking vulnerabilities discovered by security researchers from around the world. […]

Many deployed security solutions rely on a number of legacy products to provide layered security services. In addition, most customers are without security products that perform deep packet inspection (DPI) or SSL/TLS (DPI-SSL) inspection. This […]

If you are a small office, I have good news; the new SonicWall TZ Wireless Firewall Series now has integrated wireless. In an earlier life, the startup I was working for had a small compact […]

This is a guest post by Timothy Martinez, Founder and President of Western NRG, a premier partner of SonicWall Solutions. The new  SonicWall TZ Wireless line offers comprehensive security and powerful performance for wired and […]

How many times have you heard the phrase, “Your data is your most valuable possession?” Pretty often I bet. And it’s true. The information your organization keeps is extremely important not only to you, but […]

Beyond basic network firewall testing scenarios, the specialized firewall testing tools needed to accurately assess next-generation firewall (NGFW) security effective remain out of reach to any but the largest IT department budgets. Therefore, most organizations […]

Shrinking or flat IT security budgets and personnel; this is what many organizations of any size are facing daily. However, the security threats and compliance requirements continue to grow and become even more complex. In […]

Managing and securing mobile data is about to get a whole lot easier. Mobile platform providers, historically focused on the consumer, are now investing heavily in new OS features that will seamlessly integrate with mobile […]

It is clear that today’s businesses require reliable network connectivity, and access to both corporate and Internet resources. Connections to and from business units, external customers and SOHOs are all equally important to ensure continuity. […]

Scaling security devices is much more difficult than scaling routers or switches. A router acts on the destination IP lookup only, a 32 or 128 bit fixed length value, whereas a switch acts on a […]

The number of mobile devices in the workplace is exploding and with this, a new frontier for cyber-attack is emerging that poses a significant risk to business. As the great philosopher and strategist SunTze wrote, […]

During my 14 years with SonicWall Security (formerly SonicWall), I’ve never seen a greater need for powerful network security, and the SonicWall World Software User Forum provides a great opportunity for you to mingle with some […]

The SonicWall Security Threat Research team sifts through hundreds of thousands of unique malware samples daily. In their latest threat report, they’ve documented that businesses continue to be under attack in ways that are increasingly […]

What if you could increase employee productivity and employee satisfaction? Compelling evidence shows that employers that embrace the use of mobile devices for work purposes, whether personal or corporate issued, can do just that. Too […]

Patrick Sweeney, executive director of product management, SonicWall Security Products once said “At any given moment, every organization in the world is a few packets away from an imminent infrastructure disaster!” There can be many reasons […]

Let me ask you a question. How safe is your security position in your retail store? If you lock your doors and windows, then why not lock your network as well? Locking down your network […]

Recently, I was privileged to spend three days at the SonicWall Security Peak Performance EMEA conference in Berlin, meeting and talking with more than 300 SonicWall  partners and customers from across Europe. Security is very much […]

Providing employees with mobile access to corporate resources and applications can deliver a wealth of benefits, including improved productivity, satisfaction and innovation. However, it also introduces security and compliance challenges, from data loss to network […]

Not too long ago my wife and I went out to a nice restaurant for dinner. When it was time to pay, the waiter took my credit card and swiped it using a portable credit […]

It has been almost impossible to escape the news around high profile security breaches over the past couple of years. The world’s biggest brands are under attack by organized and heavily funded cyber-criminal organizations, and […]

In the time it takes you to read this blog, you will have been cyberattacked over five times. That’s the average number of intrusions that the SonicWall Global Response Intelligent Response (GRID) network detects on […]

If you’re like the majority of internet users, you mostly access the internet from your mobile devices. And by the way, so do your customers. In fact, 2014 was the year that mobile traffic exceeded […]

Las Vegas welcomed thousands of technology professionals last week for the annual Interop IT show to discover the most current and cutting-edge technology innovations and strategies to drive their organizations’ success. SonicWall Security participated in force, […]

Protecting sensitive or confidential data is not just good business. For some, it’s legally required and subject to audit. For example, HIPAA regulations require organizations to take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of all […]

No one needs reminding that 2014 was one of the most profitable years for cyber-criminals. The timeline graphic below takes us back to memory lane of what happened to large retailers such as Target, Home […]

Email security is critical to protect your email from threats including spam, phishing attacks and malware. What’s more, government regulations now hold businesses and organizations accountable for protecting confidential data, ensuring it is not leaked […]

When SonicWall published its 2015 Annual Threat Report, a standout statistic was the jump in attacks on SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) facilities. Telemetry data showed attacks increasing from 91,000+ in January 2012 to 675,000+ […]

You’ve decided to make the move to high-speed wireless. Maybe you’re upgrading to 802.11ac or you’re building a new wireless network from scratch. Either way, you’ve got to decide whether the access points you’re going […]

As part of the SonicWall Network Security Group, we strive to expand the reach of SonicWall Security solutions across the globe using many tools of communication. Our mission is to get our top rated, most effective […]

As a product manager in the security industry I have the opportunity to travel all over the world. On my trips it’s been very rare that I’ll find a location that does not provide some […]

On April 20, 2015, Info Security Products Guide, the industry’s leading information security research and advisory guide, announced the winners for its 11th Annual Info Security 2015 Global Excellence Awards. These prestigious global awards recognize […]

What’s the equivalent of cash on the Internet? PayPal? Western Union? Bank transfers? No, no and no ““ along with many other obvious choices. Each of these online payment methods first requires some sort of […]

In my job at SonicWall, I talk to a lot of people about IT security. One thing I hear a lot of the time from small business owners is something along the lines of “Why […]

Triple-A ratings are normally associated with chief financial officers keeping a tab on John Moody’s bond credit rating. In the world of IT however, how can a chief information officer or information technology decision maker […]

GROW BY LEVERAGING THE WEB is today’s small and medium business rally call. But, it is the echo to the call that you need to pay attention to: as you open the internet door wider, […]

Security has not kept up with the improvements in delivery and pricing of broadband speeds. This is especially true with smaller organizations. When these smaller organizations are compromised, they often go out of business. Larger […]

Back in 2013 we started to hear about the next leap forward in wireless technology, 802.11ac. Then last year, we began to see WiFi-enabled products enter the market that integrated the new standard. Now, it’s […]

According to a recent Gartner report1, encrypted web traffic now comprises up to 40 percent of total web traffic for financial institutions. NSS Labs2 estimated 25 percent to 35 percent for a typical enterprise. However, […]

IT organizations are struggling to keep up with mobile worker demand for access to more resources from more device types without compromising security. Often, mobile workers are accessing company resources from multiple devices concurrently, increasing […]

Organizations are wary of the impact to their business due to spam, phishing and virus emails that enter their organization. I spend a considerable amount of my time with customers and partners discussing ways to […]

In the recently published 2015 SonicWall Security Threat Report, one of the observations on the evolution of attacks on POS systems is the rise in popularity of malware that uses memory scraping to steal sensitive data. […]

Last week my colleague, John Gordineer posted a blog entitled “Seven layers of protection from hacked websites”. This blog goes further in examining how you can be protected from threats that can emerge from the […]

BYOD is solvable. COPE is solvable. The rest of the acronym soup that describes problems associated with keeping company data safe while on mobile devices are solvable. But today, it takes several different solutions strung […]

There’s been talk in the U.S. recently about increasing broadband speeds which is good news for many. “As consumers adopt and demand more from their platforms and devices, the need for broadband will increase,” FCC […]