GEOFF BLAINE
Vice President, Marketing
A 10-year veteran of the security space, Geoff serves as SonicWall’s Vice President of Marketing. He brings a blend of real-world journalism experience, cybersecurity perspective and mainstream tech interest.
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SonicWall Wins Best UTM Security Solution at SC Awards 2020
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 […]
RSA 2020: SonicWall Returns with Stories from the Cyber Battlefront
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 […]
Inside Cybercriminal Inc.: Nel suo ultimo rapporto SonicWall rende noti nuovi dati sui ciberattacchi e su come si comportano gli autori delle minacce
Per i cibercriminali e gli autori delle minacce la frontiera digitale costituisce un mondo privo di leggi e pieno di bersagli e di opportunità. Nonostante gli sforzi messi in atto dagli enti pubblici, dalle forze […]
Inside Cybercriminal Inc.: SonicWall Exposes New Cyberattack Data, Threat Actor Behaviors in Latest Report
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 […]
Black Friday Cyberattacks: Businesses Face Surge of Malware, Ransomware on U.S. Shopping Holiday
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 […]
SonicWall: Encrypted Attacks, IoT Malware Surge as Global Malware Volume Dips
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, […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on Protecting Digital Identities, Being Accountable for Online Safety
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: Ransomware Actively Targeting K-12 Districts, Municipalities
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 […]
Ransomware Infects 23 Texas Government Agencies
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 […]
Podcast: Cloud Application Security Is Your Gateway to Cloud Confidence
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 […]
Webinar: Prep Your Business to Face 2019’s Most Advanced Cyber Threats
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-as-a-Service, Open-Source Malware Fueling Attack Spikes in 2019
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: SonicWall Heads to Vegas
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, […]
Mid-Year Update: 2019 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report
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, […]
SonicWall, ADT Ink Partnership to Offer Managed Cybersecurity Solutions to SMBs
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 […]
‘Federal Tech Talk’ Hosts SonicWall CEO Bill Conner to Examine Cybercriminal Strategies that Threaten Federal Agencies
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 […]
‘Chase & Capture’: The Chertoff Group Hosts SonicWall CEO Bill Conner on Latest Podcast
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 & […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
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. […]
On-Demand Webinar: The State of the 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 Now a California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Vendor
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 […]
2018 Holiday Cyber Threat Data: Final Analysis Shows Big Ransomware Spikes in US, UK
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 […]
Video: Why Layered Security Matters
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 […]
Cyber Monday, Black Friday Targeted by Spike in Ransomware Attacks
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 […]
Bill Conner: We Need a ‘Single, Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Strategy’
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 […]
Security for Multi-Cloud Strategies: How SonicWall Safely Guides Organizations to a Virtualized, Cloud-Connected World
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 […]
Tips for Getting a Job in Cybersecurity
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 […]
Protecting What’s Important: How to Keep Your Family Safe from Online Threats
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 […]
August 2018 Cyber Threat Data: Monthly Attacks Slow, Yearly Volume Up Across the Board
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 […]
Infographic: Ransomware’s Devastating Impact on Real-World Businesses
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 […]
New NIST Cybersecurity Policy Provides Guidance, Opportunities for SMBs
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 […]
July 2018 Cyber Threat Intelligence: Malware, Ransomware Attack Volume Still Climbing
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’s Bill Conner, Steve Pataky Honored in CRN Top 100 Executives List for 2018
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, […]
Ransomware Surges, Encrypted Threats Reach Record Highs in First Half of 2018
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 […]
May 2018: Cyberattack Volume Continues to Rise, Ransomware Attempts Jump 299 Percent
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: The E-rate Program
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 […]
New Cyber Threat Intelligence Shows Growing Malware Volume, Encrypted Attacks
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 […]
SonicWall CEO: ‘It’s Time to Arm Up’ Against Malware, Encrypted Attacks
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 […]
RSA Conference 2018: See You Next Year
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 […]
RSA Conference 2018: Endpoint Protection Top of Mind
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: Live on Facebook
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 — […]
RSA Conference 2018: SonicWall is Hot
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 […]
SonicWall at RSA Conference 2018
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 Threat Map: SonicWall Security Center Delivers Real-Time Cyber Attack Data
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 […]
California School District Amps Up Content Filtering with SonicWall’s Security-as-a-Service
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 […]
Take Control of Your Network During the Holiday Shopping Season
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 […]