EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: As either a business or as an individual, losing financial resources to scams and fraud can be deeply difficult, distressing and disconcerting. While scams have been around since time immemorial, they’ve recently increased in terms of frequency, ferocity and financial impact. To that effect, in 2022, U.S. consumers lost almost $8.8 billion to […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the U.S., the National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center – an initiative of increasing importance as AI technologies are developed and integrated into U.S. defense and intelligence systems. The center will be incorporated into the NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, where it partners with private industry and international groups […]

Tamas Kadar, CEO of SEON, shares his expert insights into what neobanks need to look out for when it comes to protecting their operations and their customers in the evolving digital landscape. How do neobanks differ from traditional banks in terms of their operations and the threats they face? Neobanks are online-only, usually with app-based […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The CISO career path is as exciting as it is fraught with perils. Modern CISOs reside at the intersection of technology, security and business strategy. The stakes are high and the simplest of initiatives can easily command commendation or crumble and collapse, ending in highly visible, catastrophic failures. Succeeding within a CISO role […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Ransomware is a growing threat, especially for US-based organizations. Cyber criminals increasingly focus on “triple extortion” ransomware attacks, which target individuals’ data. Six simple actions can minimize potential exposure to and impact of ransomware attacks. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware will cost its victims around $265 billion by 2031. In the first half of […]

With more than 15 years of experience in cyber security, Manuel Rodriguez is currently the Security Engineering Manager for the North of Latin America at Check Point Software Technologies, where he leads a team of high-level professionals whose objective is to help organizations and businesses meet their cyber security needs. Manuel joined Check Point in […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Cloud computing provides a flexible and cost-effective way to access almost limitless compute power and data storage, ensuring that organizations can process and store data more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Thirty percent of all IT budgets are allocated to cloud computing. As many as 91% of businesses rely on the public […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: One of the world’s most high-profile and highly regarded institutions, the International Criminal Court (ICC), has reported that its computer systems have been hacked. The ICC said that it detected unusual activity on its computer network at the end of last week, prompting an ongoing investigation. “Immediate measures were adopted to respond to […]

With 25 years’ experience in Information Technology, Rishi has been part of many transformational initiatives. Recently, he deployed one of Canada’s largest cloud interconnect platforms and standardized global security communications, supporting a shift to hybrid multi-cloud for Husky Energy. Rishi has recently joined Check Point as a National Strategist and Evangelist, Office of the CTO. […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the past year, 80% of organizations have encountered a major cloud-based cyber threat. To limit risk and to protect data, take an even more proactive approach to cloud security. In this article, discover the latest cloud security trends and get robust insights into how you can strengthen your cloud security posture. Keep […]

Contributed by George Mack, Content Marketing Manager, Check Point Software. Nearly all security incidents stem from cyber security vulnerabilities. What is a cyber security vulnerability? A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, such as outdated software or unauthorized access, that allows a threat actor to exploit it for malicious purposes. Therefore, to protect your […]

Grant Asplund is a proven multi-channel senior sales and marketing executive with history of exemplary achievement introducing/launching new products and establishing large, long-lasting pipelines and revenue growth within leading technology companies and start-ups. Cloud computing has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks have found fertile ground in […]