A 10-year veteran of the security space, Geoff serves as SonicWall’s director of marketing content. He brings a blend of real-world journalism experience, cybersecurity perspective and mainstream tech interest.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]