August 2021

Shifting left has been a buzzword in the application security space for several years now, and with good reason – making security an integral part of development is the only practical approach for modern agile workflows. But in their drive to build security testing into development as early as possible, many organizations are neglecting application […]

The retail sector became a top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during the pandemic, as revealed in Sophos’ State of Ransomware in Retail 2021 report. Based on an independent survey of 435 IT decision makers, it explores the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on mid-sized retail organization worldwide during 2020. Retail is

To maintain the best possible security stance and protect your sensitive data against cyberattacks, you cannot just rely on security products alone. Here is a list of seven key elements that we believe should be considered in your web app security strategy. 1. Include everyone in security practices Some businesses still believe that security should only be

Optimizing Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) Capabilities. “I’m excited to share that Sophos has acquired Refactr, which develops and markets a versatile DevSecOps automation platform that bridges the gap between DevOps and cybersecurity” said John Levy, Sophos Chief Technical Officer. As DevOps and security teams continue to

I’m thrilled to announce that Sophos has acquired Braintrace, an innovator in Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, without the need for Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) decryption. Braintrace’s NDR technology will enhance and extend Sophos’ Managed Threat Response (MTR), Rapid Response, and Extended Detection and

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The 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management has been published, and BeyondTrust is pleased to announce that we have been named a Leader for the third time in a row! According to the research report, “Gartner defines the privileged access management (PAM) market as a foundational security technology to protect accounts, credentials and

In a move that highlights Sophos’ channel-best commitment, global analyst research firm Canalys named Sophos a Champion in its 2021 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.  Canalys evaluated 17 global cybersecurity vendors for its 2021 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix, reserving the Champion designation for an exclusive group of vendors with the highest channel scores and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-performing channel programs.  “Sophos had the highest rise