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Dec 16, 2024 | 
securityboulevard.com | Jaye Tillson
The retail industry is undergoing a digital revolution. From online shopping with one-click purchases to in-store kiosks offering personalized recommendations and mobile point-of-sale systems enabling frictionless checkout, customer data flows across a complex and ever-expanding network. While beneficial for convenience and customer experience, this interconnectedness creates a larger attack surface for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, retailers have proven to be prime targets for cyberattacks.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
securityinfowatch.com | Jaye Tillson
The evolution of technology has dramatically reshaped our world, and one of the most significant transformations has occurred in the way we store, access, and process data. From the early days of storing everything on desktop computers to the cloud-based infrastructure of today, the journey has been marked by innovation and disruption. In the early days of computing, data was primarily stored on individual desktop machines.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
cioinfluence.com | Jaye Tillson
A Brief History of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity, a term that has become increasingly present in our digital age, has a history as long and winding as the evolution of technology itself. From the early days of mainframe computers to today’s interconnected world of billions of devices, the landscape of cybersecurity has undergone dramatic transformations.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
networkcomputing.com | Jaye Tillson |HPE Aruba Networking
The traditional corporate network, once a rigid, monolithic structure designed to protect the soft center by surrounding it with a castle and moat, is transforming radically. Inspired by the casual, open, and accessible nature of coffee shops, a new networking paradigm is called ‘coffee shop networking.’ This innovative approach reimagines the enterprise network as a welcoming, flexible, and user-centric environment, much like a beloved local coffee shop.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
techspective.net | Jaye Tillson
The digital world has undergone a seismic shift in the past decade, with technology permeating every aspect of our lives. This transformation has also brought with it a heightened risk of cyberattacks. As a result, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses and organizations of all sizes. One of the most significant indicators of this evolving landscape is the trajectory of cybersecurity budgets.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
cyberdefensemagazine.com | Jaye Tillson
Virtual private networks (VPNs) have been the workhorse of secure remote access for decades. They offer a seemingly simple solution: they create a secure tunnel between a user’s device and the corporate network, granting them access to internal resources. However, as our workforces become increasingly mobile and cloud-based, companies are recognizing VPNs’ limitations in this new hybrid world and seeking a more secure, user-friendly, and scalable solution.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
securityboulevard.com | Jaye Tillson
The relentless evolution of digital landscapes, and the growth of the hybrid workforce, coupled with increasingly sophisticated threat actors, presents unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide. To maintain a robust defense posture, it’s imperative to try and anticipate the trajectory of cyber threats. This article delves into what I believe to be the top three cybersecurity trends that will shape the industry in 2025.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
securityinfowatch.com | Jaye Tillson
The cacophony of a dial-up modem connecting wouldn't win any music awards, but in the early days of the internet, it was the sound of a revolution. This symphony of beeps and squeals ushered in an era of remote access that would forever change how we work. From those screeching connections, we've sprinted through the age of internet VPNs, but the landscape of secure access is undergoing another metamorphosis.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
techspective.net | Jaye Tillson
The concept of “never trusting, always verifying” is the cornerstone of zero trust security. This layered security approach throws out the outdated assumption of inherent trust within a network, requiring constant verification for every user and device. While this significantly strengthens security, managing a zero-trust architecture can be a complex endeavor.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
cyberdefensemagazine.com | Jaye Tillson
Ransomware has become a growing threat in our new hybrid world. It encrypts a victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible, and demands a ransom payment for the decryption key. This can cripple businesses, government agencies, and even individuals, causing significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. How Ransomware Works:Ransomware typically infiltrates a system through phishing emails, malicious software downloads, or network security vulnerabilities.
