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From generating strong passwords to monitoring the security policies and practices of a company, password managers are powerful solutions that defend companies against cyberthreats and improve employee productivity. Continue reading to learn more about why password management is critical to every organization’s cybersecurity strategy. What is a Cybersecurity Strategy? A cybersecurity strategy is a plan […]

Most password managers are very secure and safe to use. Depending on the password manager in question, some offer more security than others. To fully understand the security of password managers you’ll first have to understand what a password manager is. What is a Password Manager? A password manager is a cybersecurity tool that aids

All examples of social engineering take advantage of human nature, such as the willingness to trust others, to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information. Despite its prevalence, social engineering can be challenging to distill into a single formula. It’s one of the reasons 82% of data breaches involve the human element. Social engineering has become

Sophos Intercept X with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has been rated the #1 XDR solution by G2 users in their spring 2023 reports (March 2023). G2 distinctions and rankings are based solely on independent, verified customer reviews on G2.com, the world’s largest software marketplace and peer-review platform. Check out the full reviews on G2.com

The manufacturing sector is witnessing the “Industry 4.0” era: smart factories equipped with industrial IoT devices, robotics, and advanced analytics to revolutionize manufacturing operations. But rapid digitalization, lack of cybersecurity standards to match the growth, IT/OT convergence, and the sector’s low tolerance for operational downtime are increasing its attack surface. Manufacturers are looking to find

Less of a cyber security threat and closer to a scam, vishing refers to attempts to steal information or money over the phone by convincing the victim. These calls often use personal data acquired through previous cyber attacks to gain their victim’s trust. This type of threat is definitely on the rise. Like many other

Sophos Firewall has been rated the #1 firewall solution by G2 users in their spring 2023 Reports. G2 distinctions and rankings are based on independent, verified customer reviews on G2.com, the world’s largest software marketplace and peer-review platform. Sophos Firewall has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by IT professionals, topping the charts: Here’s

In the age of robots and artificial intelligence comes another player in the AI market: ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer). Since its release, cyber security professionals have unlocked various opportunities with its features. Namely, it can answer prompts, write codes on demand, detect phishing emails, and crack passwords. In a nutshell, ChatGPT can be an invaluable

G2 just released their Spring 2023 Reports, and Sophos is the only cybersecurity provider named a Leader across the G2 Grid® Reports for Endpoint Protection Suites, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall Software and Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Additionally, G2 users also rated Sophos the #1 overall XDR and

Retail organizations routinely encounter a wide range of cyberattacks such as phishing, credential stuffing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. Many of these attacks are aimed at exfiltrating customers’ personal and financial information. In addition, attacks on point-of-sale (POS) systems are becoming popular. If attackers can gain entry into more critical systems like inventory and billing,