Ransomware makes up 154 million of the threats Cisco blocks monthly; information stealers make up 246 million more. However, the continued evolution of online threats from ransomware and persistent bad actors is only one small piece of the risk management puzzle. Security leaders are not only responding to more sophisticated and expanding threats, but they’re […] The post Where Do…
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10 Sept 2024
29 Aug 2024
Cisco Umbrella for Government has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization*. Eligible customers can now leverage Cisco Umbrella for Government for robust DNS security and to meet the mandate for CISA’s Protective DNS with enhanced protection for on-premises and roaming client users. Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security proactively protects against malware and phishing attacks by blocking access to […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
26 Jun 2024
GigaOm analysts placed Cisco Umbrella as a GigaOm Radar DNS leader in security, scalability, support and more! Learn what sets Cisco Umbrella apart. The post Cisco Umbrella: A Leader in the GigaOm Radar for DNS Security appeared first on Cisco Umbrella.
28 Mar 2024
Speed and performance might make you think of motorcycles with big shiny chrome parts, but that’s not what this post is about (apologies). Instead, it’s about the speed and performance of a secure Chromebook user experience. Today, we’re going to talk about the steps that educational institutions from preschool to graduate school need to take […] The post Go Big…
19 Mar 2024
The Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client has long provided DNS security for millions of Umbrella users. In response to customer feedback, and as Negisa Taymourian covered in her blog post last month, we’ve introduced a more advanced client: Cisco Secure Client — our next-gen endpoint agent that goes beyond VPN. Cisco Secure Client offers multi-function capability, […] The post Millions of…
12 Mar 2024
Marriott has rapidly deployed Cisco DNS-layer security across thousands of properties to advance human rights by limiting access to CSAM materials. The post Marriott Leads the Way in the Fight to Protect Children Online appeared first on Cisco Umbrella.
15 Feb 2024
More than ever modern cybersecurity leaders need to strengthen their protection for their remote users with advanced cloud security. Cisco Umbrella provides always-on security on and off the corporate network. If you’re an existing Cisco Umbrella customer, you’re already familiar with the robust protection it provides. We are excited to announce updates to our roaming […] The post Your Free…
30 May 2023
Qdoba customer story highlights (2:00) Grab a burrito, settle in, and learn how Qdoba Mexican Eats revamped its security and network with cloud-delivered magic. It’s a spicy story: Qdoba’s support costs alone have been slashed by over $300,000 per year, while security posture and uptime are dramatically improved. “When Qdoba is connected, we are […] The post The Perfect Blend:…
17 May 2023
The CISO Dilemma How can information security leaders ensure that employee usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase organizational productivity is not putting sensitive company data or intellectual property (IP) at risk of leakage or other harm? We addressed this dilemma last week at Cisco Live in Amsterdam with the unveiling of exciting […] The post Controlling ChatGPT…
15 May 2023
I am proud to announce that Cisco Umbrella for Government has achieved FedRAMP In Process status for FedRAMP Moderate authorization. This reflects our commitment to providing one of the most comprehensive and reliable cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as all other organizations that depend upon FedRAMP certification. We […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
9 May 2023
In October 2021, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced changes to the Safeguards Rule, requiring greater security measures from “non-banking” organizations handling and transacting consumer financial data. The deadline for compliance is June 9, 2023. What does the FTC Safeguards Rule require? The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to U.S. businesses that are “significantly […] The post Creating a…
5 May 2023
U.S. Government customers can now leverage Cisco to meet the mandate for CISA’s Protective DNS with enhanced protection for on-premises and roaming client users. Protective DNS is offered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detect and prevent cyberattacks targeting Federal civilian executive branch agencies (FCEB). U.S. Federal Civilian agencies must integrate […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
13 Apr 2023
Emerging regulations, like the revised U.S. FTC Safeguards Rule, are largely focused on proactive threat defense to drive effective security. Interestingly, the revised U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguards Rule now covers auto dealers and other “non-banking financial institutions.” This is because automobile dealerships, amongst many other organizations, process and store consumers’ personal financial data. The […] The post Revisions…
6 Apr 2023
Are you writing loans at your car dealership, printing checks, issuing your own store credit card — or otherwise handling consumer financial data? You may not consider yourself a “financial institution” — but the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sure does. FTC is classifying countless companies as a “non-banking financial institutions” subject to its revised […] The post FTC Safeguards…
28 Feb 2023
To build anything, you need tools. To solve problems, you need solutions. From building a security infrastructure to modernizing our networks to accelerating digital transformation – everything requires a bridge to take us from here to there. We live in a world of resources, and we take advantage of the solutions that present themselves as […] The post Embrace SASE…
21 Feb 2023
Security resilience is all about reducing risk and thriving in uncertainty. The Cisco Security Outcome Report 2nd edition, showed that cybersecurity success was linked to five main security team behaviors, two of which are ‘Be proactive about technology refreshes’ and ‘Use well-integrated technologies’. Plus, as more organizations embrace hybrid work and continue to add SaaS […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
14 Feb 2023
Moving to the cloud and securing applications and data globally is paramount to protect your business. Bad actors are always looking for ways to exploit the reality of digital communication. Zero Trust reflects this evolving threat landscape and has become a central framework for security practitioners to plan their defenses. In this blog, we’ll discuss […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
13 Dec 2022
Imagine transforming from a traditional work environment with clear network boundaries and infrastructure to a scattered army of thousands of employees working in all sorts of ways – accessing apps, accessing platforms and accessing cloud-based services. Now, layer in identity, and what it would take to make sure the right people have the right level […] The post Hitachi’s SASE:…
8 Dec 2022
The accelerating pace of change in today’s hybrid workplace presents corporate IT teams with two key challenges: Finding a smarter way to manage multi-cloud connectivity and finding a smarter way to protect their organizations from even smarter cyber attackers. Keeping sensitive data safe is getting harder as security teams struggle to connect employees securely to […] The post Cisco Enhances…
1 Nov 2022
What’s the one thing that most security professionals can agree on? It’s that good security is about so much more than great point products. Why? Because best of breed solutions are limited in what they can do for your overall security posture. What matters is not only how effective each security solution is at defending […] The post Introducing the…
25 Oct 2022
At Umbrella, we choose to expect the unexpected and continue to improve from the lessons learned. We plan for failures as an unavoidable natural occurrence. This is critical in allowing us to build a resilient infrastructure to guarantee the highest uptime and user experience for our customers. To achieve such brilliant goals, we invest time […] The post The Network…
27 Sept 2022
One of the key value propositions of leveraging a Cisco SD-WAN architecture is the ability to implement a highly effective segmentation strategy. Implementing this allows organizations to separate devices into isolated networks such that there is no communication between each segment without a configuration expressly permitting that connection. This architecture allows organizations to reduce attack […] The post Extending SD-WAN…
20 Sept 2022
In this month’s edition of Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, we’re digging into three of the cyberthreats currently impacting users: the APT MuddyWater, the RAT Manjusaka and the malvertising campaign SocGholish. Want to learn more about how Cisco Umbrella helps protect users? Request a free demo today! MuddyWater Threat Type: APT Delivery and Exfiltration: Description: MuddyWater (also […] The post September’s Threats:…
13 Sept 2022
We are thrilled to announce Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security is now available on any modern unmanaged, personal Android or iOS device, providing awesome, always-on, go-anywhere protection against cyberthreats. Mobile phones are hot targets for cybercriminals Mobile devices are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals because of their widespread use and computing power. As of April 2022, […] The post Umbrella Extends…
1 Sept 2022
With continued hybrid work, anywhere, anytime access is key to employee productivity and retention. But this level of access adds additional security concerns. As different vulnerabilities emerge, organizations will need to develop new network security strategies; hackers are paying attention, and they are matching today’s technology and work practices with their own innovations. There is […] The post Why Using…
30 Aug 2022
In today’s digital world, we are more connected than ever before. This connectivity has enabled us to generate new opportunities and collaborate in new ways, but it also means that there are more gaps and vulnerabilities that put data at risk. Organizations need to embrace new technologies and implement strong security measures to avoid falling […] The post New Security…
25 Aug 2022
We face hundreds of decisions every day. From choosing vendors to partner with to equipping employees for handling hybrid work, decisions are the everyday work of our lives. Teams depend on their leaders to choose wisely. One of the toughest decisions that modern organizations make is about how to secure their investments, assets, data, and […] The post Should You…
16 Aug 2022
The past two years unleashed the full force of a cloud-based evolution. Overnight, security leaders around the globe were forced to make sense of their new boundary-free environments as they scrambled to support a remote workforce. And even in a post-pandemic world, many companies still feel woefully under equipped to meet the needs of the […] The post Frost &…
28 Jul 2022
In the latest edition of the Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, the Cisco Secure threat analysts examine the expansion of an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, the evolution of a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering, and the rise of mobile malware. Want to learn more about how Cisco Umbrella can help protect your network against threats like these? Sign […] The post CrimsonRat, AvosLocker…
23 Jun 2022
As new ways of work – cloud collaboration, hybrid work models, and BYOD – have become the standard, it’s clear that new environments and approaches require new strategies and capabilities. The early era of cybersecurity protection was built by stacking solutions like firewalls, on-premises web proxies, sandboxing, SIEMs, and endpoint security. With more people connecting […] The post How to…
26 May 2022
SC Awards from SC Media are known for honoring the best people, products and companies in cybersecurity. One of the industry’s most respected media outlets, SC Media enlists a select pool of experts from the information security community to review more than 800 entries in 35+ categories. Last year Cisco Umbrella took home SC’s top […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
24 May 2022
This month, the Cisco Umbrella team – in conjunction with Talos – has witnessed the rise of complex cyberattacks. In today’s edition of the Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, we unpack the tactics, techniques, and procedures used in these attacks. Want to see how Cisco Umbrella can protect your network? Sign up for a free trial today! […] The post BlackCat Ransomware,…
14 Apr 2022
Does it feel like the cybersecurity landscape keeps changing beneath your feet? In the past two years, we’ve witnessed the definition of cybersecurity risks evolve and new types of security threats emerge. If you were to list out today’s top cybersecurity threats, it would likely look different that it did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s […] The post The Top…
29 Mar 2022
This has been a busy month for cyber attackers, and the Cisco Umbrella team – in conjunction with Cisco Talos – has observed several new threats for users to be aware of. In this month’s edition of the Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, we discuss a wiper making its way through Ukraine, a dropper targeting India and […] The post HermeticWiper, SDUser,…
22 Mar 2022
You want a cybersecurity solution that safeguards your enterprise, not one that slows it down. So, finding a security partner that maintains a global data center network is crucial – this reduces latency and improves reliability. Fortunately, the Cisco Umbrella team backs an award-winning solution with an ever-expanding data center network that spans the globe. […] The post New Data…
10 Feb 2022
In December 2011, Cisco Umbrella – then going by the name OpenDNS – became the first public DNS resolver to announce support for DNS encryption. Now, a decade later, we’re proud to announce that we’ve added support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) directly to our core Umbrella resolvers. In addition, we’ve also added support for […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
3 Feb 2022
Security and IT teams may be fresh off their holiday breaks, but threat actors have kept busy over the last month. In this edition of the Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, we’re highlighting the Trojans, loaders, information stealers, and backdoors that we’re seeing online. Want to learn more about how Cisco Umbrella can defend your enterprise against […] The post Cybersecurity Threat…
1 Feb 2022
A secure web gateway (SWG) is a cybersecurity solution that protects your network against unwanted software or malware users may encounter on the web. It does this by granting your IT or SecOps team granular control over what users on the company network can do while online. For example, your team can use an SWG […] The post What Is…
25 Jan 2022
On December 9, 2021, the Apache Log4j vulnerability – which affects the popular Apache Foundation Log4j library – was disclosed to the public over Twitter. In the days following the event, IT and SecOps teams scrambled to patch these vulnerabilities. But log4j is a popular piece of code, which means that patching takes time. That’s […] The post Protecting Against…
11 Jan 2022
Last year threw a lot at cybersecurity teams, from the emergence of several high-profile cyberattacks to the revelation of widespread vulnerabilities. As we all move into 2022, odds are your team is re-thinking your cybersecurity strategy to help make your organization more resilient and flexible. This should involve an evaluation of your cybersecurity solutions, as […] The post 3 Ways…
21 Dec 2021
It’s been over a week since Amazon Web Services experienced the outage that impacted AWS’ main US-East-1 region. For roughly nine hours on December 7, 2021, things built on the AWS platform, from business websites to educational tools, ceased to operate. Then, on December 15, AWS experienced a second outage that affected Amazon’s US-West-1 and […] The post How the…
16 Dec 2021
DNS tunneling is a technique that encodes data of other programs and protocols in DNS queries, including data payloads that can be used to control a remote server and applications. Because of this, DNS tunneling – and DNS exfiltration associated with it by threat actors – is of great concern to many IT and SecOps […] The post Introducing Improvements…
7 Dec 2021
Ask most IT or SecOps teams and they’ll tell you that a secure web gateway (SWG) forms the backbone of their cybersecurity stack. That’s why Gartner includes a SWG in their Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, which integrates a wide array of networking and cybersecurity solutions into a single, cloud-delivered service. Secure Access Service […] The post SASE Breakdown:…
30 Nov 2021
There’s plenty to love about Apple’s recent release of iOS 15. But at Cisco Umbrella, we’re most excited about the fact that the Cisco Security Connector app can now be deployed on any managed iOS device! That’s right – you can now enhance the visibility of all managed iPhone and iPad devices on your network, […] The post Cisco Security…
23 Nov 2021
We know that 2021 has been a busy year for many of us. But before everyone takes a well-earned holiday break, we wanted to share some exciting news with cybersecurity professionals in Latin America: As part of our commitment to Latin America, Cisco Umbrella has opened a new data center in Ciudad de Querétaro, Mexico. […] The post Cisco Invests…
18 Nov 2021
Ever wonder what happens when some of yesterday’s most crippling ransomware or RAT attacks evolve? That’s what we unpack in this month’s Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight. Our three cyberattacks wreak havoc by borrowing some of the most effective techniques and tools formerly used by DarkSide, REvil, LockBit, and the PlugX RAT. We break down this evolution […] The post BlackMatter, LockBit,…
9 Nov 2021
In today’s always-on, work from anywhere world, connectivity and performance are everything. The network is the foundation of getting work done. When the network experiences performance issues, businesses — their customers, partners, and employees — all suffer. A dropped video call can prevent a sale from moving through. An error message when loading a small […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
2 Nov 2021
A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a cybersecurity solution that serves as an intermediary between users and the cloud services that they rely on for day-to-day activities. It allows security or IT teams to enforce policies that govern users’ access to and use of cloud services. This can prevent data loss, ensure regulatory compliance, […] The post SASE Breakdown:…
19 Oct 2021
Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals have been taking a break. In fact, the opposite is true – October has seen threats like ZLoader and HoneyGain have continued to evolve. Meanwhile, STRRAT has wreaked havoc by enabling bad actors to steal credentials and install additional malware. In […] The post STRRAT, ZLoader,…
12 Oct 2021
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has become the new standard for securing connections to business-critical applications and other digital assets. An effective SASE implementation depends on performance, architecture, and support (among other factors) for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. In this post, IT Central Station members who use Cisco Umbrella and Cisco SD-WAN explain the importance […] The post The Role…
28 Sept 2021
It’s hardly a stretch to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed most of the world online. The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives – how we engage with each other, attend classes, do business. In this brave new Internet-enabled world, security solutions like remote browser isolation have become more important […] The post Protecting Users…
21 Sept 2021
Over the course of a weekend in 2020, organizations around the world pivoted from in-person workplaces to either fully remote or hybrid remote/in-person work models. For security teams, this raised a concerning question: How do you protect the perimeter when said perimeter no longer exists? This is where cloud-native security – a term we at […] The post 3 Benefits…
14 Sept 2021
Based on the kind of high-profile cyberattacks dominating news cycles, you’d be forgiven for thinking these are large enterprise or government-scale crimes. But if you operate a small business, cybersecurity may be more important than you think. Most smaller businesses lack adequate cybersecurity systems, with many small business owners unaware that solutions as simple as […] The post How DNS-layer…
9 Sept 2021
Threats, threats and more threats! Cybercriminals won’t stop. Attackers relentlessly repurpose existing forms of malware delivery to find loopholes that compromise your employees and your business. Data is your best weapon in the fight against cybercrime. Access to correlated security data can derail attacker efforts by improving detection and investigation processes and speeding your time […] The post Improving threat…
7 Sept 2021
Spend enough time in cybersecurity and you’re bound to have heard colleagues, analysts, and consultants suggest adding DNS-layer protection to your security stack. It’s easy to understand the appeal – using the internet’s infrastructure to block connections to malicious or unwanted domains can help protect any network from online hazards. But recently, with the conversation […] The post SASE breakdown:…
31 Aug 2021
The way we think about networking and cybersecurity has changed dramatically in recent years. The rise of remote workers, coupled with the growing push of company data and infrastructure into the cloud, prompted Gartner to outline a new approach to networking and security: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Where an organization’s networking and security solutions […] The post What is…
26 Aug 2021
Summer may be winding down, but August was still an active month for cybercriminals. In this edition of Threat Spotlight, our cybersecurity threat analysis team discusses the ransomware attacks, trojans, and malware loaders that bad actors are currently using to cripple networks and steal data. Want to learn more about current threat trends? Check out […] The post Ransomware attacks,…
24 Aug 2021
Looking to improve your organization’s security posture? Don’t forget to secure DNS-layer activity! Learn how – and why – to invest in DNS-layer security here. The post Gartner™ quick answer: How can organizations use DNS to improve their security posture appeared first on Cisco Umbrella.
17 Aug 2021
As a customer success manager, I had the pleasure of working with Frederick Health, a leading healthcare provider in Frederick County, Maryland. They’ve been on the cutting-edge when it comes to technology, but the recent opening of new locations and the shift towards an increasingly distributed workforce demanded a better approach to healthcare cybersecurity. Healthcare […] The post Managing cybersecurity…
12 Aug 2021
This year has seen a dramatic uptick in ransomware attacks, with high-profile incidents like the Colonial Pipeline attack or the Kaseya attack dominating news cycles. The frequency and cost of these attacks have prompted many cybersecurity professionals to investigate more robust ransomware protection solutions, like DNS-layer security. But how can you make sure your organization’s […] The post Using DNS-layer…
10 Aug 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world in 2020, ransomware attacks grew to epidemic proportions of their own. Almost every day, both large and small companies across every industry – all lacking ransomware protection – were attacked. Now with incidents on the rise, organizations are rushing to implement data protection strategies to reduce their exposure. The post The cost of…
3 Aug 2021
In our last post on SASE security, we covered two key benefits of Secure Access Service Edge architecture — the security and simplicity that come from converging multiple services in a single solution delivered from the cloud. Today, we’re talking about scaling that cybersecurity to meet the growing needs of your business. Cybersecurity at an […] The post Scaling cybersecurity…
29 Jul 2021
It’s been a week since the Akamai Edge DNS Service outage. In that time, a bevy of news articles, op-eds, and think pieces have popped up discussing how this most recent domain name system (DNS) failure proves that major enterprises like Amazon, American Airlines, Oracle Cloud, and UPS need to improve their network infrastructure. This […] The post How Cisco…
27 Jul 2021
What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT is the use of IT-related hardware or software by a department or individual without the knowledge of the IT or security group within an organization. It can encompass cloud services, software, and hardware. For several reasons, business and IT/security groups are more at odds than ever before over whether […] The post Secure Shadow…
20 Jul 2021
Secure access service edge (SASE) — cloud-delivered security combining networking and security functions — is on the rise, fueled in part by the need to secure work from home in countless locations. The hybrid work model is here to stay –– and SASE solutions are critical to supporting this new normal. How do you determine which one is right for…
13 Jul 2021
Managing cybersecurity for a small business has never been more challenging. Business-critical operations increasingly rely on cloud-based applications, while employees push for more remote and hybrid work opportunities. And if your small business is like most, odds are you lack the budget to update your security infrastructure so that it keeps pace with these changes. […] The post The Essential…
6 Jul 2021
SASE security solutions provide some unique advantages in helping you protect your organization. See how SASE drives simplicity and security — and see why Cisco Umbrella is an ideal SASE starting point. The post The Benefits of SASE for Driving Digital Transformation in Your Security Stack appeared first on Cisco Umbrella.
1 Jul 2021
Cloud-based applications have helped make a new world of work possible. But they have also opened up the doors to new risks and threats, such as ransomware by remote desktop takeover and data loss through unprotected cloud storage use. The post Cloud Application Security – Risks, Questions, Insights, and Solutions appeared first on Cisco Umbrella.
24 Jun 2021
Like most events, RSA was held remotely this year. And while we’re all very accustomed to virtual events by now, I dearly missed seeing my colleagues, friends in the industry and especially our wonderful customers. And we didn’t get the chance to remark “wow, there’s even more security vendors at RSA than last year!” The […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
22 Jun 2021
As we collectively work through the pandemic, it’s clear that more and more organizations are embracing “hybrid work” as their future – where some employees work in the office, others work from home, and some work fully remote. While remote and hybrid work will play out differently at every organization, there is one key theme that […] The post Announcing…
8 Jun 2021
Roaming users, remote offices with direct internet access, cloud and SaaS applications — today’s workplace needs have evolved beyond the capabilities of traditional perimeter-based security. As the digital perimeter expands outwards it’s important to understand the potential impact this can have on your cyber security and some of the benefits of moving to a cloud […] The post Cloud security…
1 Jun 2021
In this second edition of the Cybersecurity Threat Spotlight, we’re examining the most important current threats including a backdoor threat, a remote access trojan (RAT), and a loader. Obfuscation, encryption, weaponization of normally benign files, and remote (frequently C2) execution continue to be primary techniques in ongoing use. Threat Name: GoldMax Threat Type: BackdoorActor: NOBELIUMhttps://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0118/Delivery […] The post Backdoors, RATs,…
17 May 2021
The world is shifting towards a more distributed workforce — and, with recent global events, the trend is only accelerating. From big global enterprises to smaller local businesses, and everything in between, people now work anywhere and everywhere, from any and every device. And as data bypasses centralized security, finding a cyber security package that […] The post Expanding SASE…
13 May 2021
Cisco Umbrella is proud to announce the addition of our most recent global cloud data center, Spain! Our DC is located in Silicon Alley, not to be confused with Silicon Valley. We chose this location because it resides in the heart of connectivity and high-tech industry in Madrid. Improved cybersecurity services for our Spanish and […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
11 May 2021
Not all corporate web security players are created equal. But in a crowded market, how can you know which service will meet your needs best? Securing your employees and their devices, wherever and however they access the Internet, starts with minimizing the risk around selecting the right security provider. The Radicati Corporate Web Security Market […] The post Radicati Corporate…
4 May 2021
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for ‘coffee’ with Claudio Bolla, Global Information Security Director at INEOS to learn how he’s managing cloud manufacturing security during the pandemic. As a large chemicals company with 26,000 employees, INEOS operates 36 different business units with 196 locations around the world. Their businesses span oil and […] The post Cloud security…
27 Apr 2021
With cryptocurrency reaching all-time highs (more than doubling since the start of the year), many people have looked to it as a form of investment. But as investors turn their attention to crypto, so do malicious actors. The market is set-up for attackers to cash in. As the price of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies […] The post Keeping your…
20 Apr 2021
A new year brings a new wave of predictions for how companies will be shaping their network security architectures in 2021. Could anyone have predicted 2020 was going to be the year that changed the way companies did business, managed networks, and secured users? Much of these changes happened in a moment’s notice and held […] The post Making ESG’s…
13 Apr 2021
In today’s modern threat landscape, it’s hard to properly allocate resources where they’re needed most. Is it cryptomining, ransomware, phishing or some new threat that no one has faced before? It can be a little (or let’s be honest here), a lot overwhelming. As we covered in Part 1 of the Threat Trends series on […] The post Most common…
8 Apr 2021
Welcome to the first monthly edition of the Cisco Umbrella Threat Spotlight, which is produced by our cybersecurity threat analysis team. This team supports the collection, analysis and distribution of threat intelligence from the Cisco global cloud architecture. The Cisco Umbrella security researchers take mathematical concepts and find new ways to apply them to security […] The post Trojans, information…
6 Apr 2021
Earlier this month, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory on the growing need to introduce a protective DNS (PDNS) solution to your organization’s security footprint. Because DNS is foundational to most online activity, it’s also the layer where many attacks — including malware, phishing, command and control, […] The post Protective DNS:…
30 Mar 2021
Secure access anytime, anywhere After the massive shift to remote work, more organizations are moving to a model where networking and security converge together in the cloud. Gartner coined the term secure access service edge (SASE) to describe this concept. Today, we announced how we’re delivering on our vision of SASE by combining networking, security, […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
23 Mar 2021
Cisco Umbrella recently added new data centers to serve customers in Denmark and Sweden and we could not be more excited! When selecting data center locations, we look at several criteria, including the number of users in that region and the transit and peering options that define our ability to improve service for our users. […] The post Cisco launches…
16 Mar 2021
For the majority of 2020, in the face of a global pandemic, the entire world grappled with massive change — in how we lived, how we worked, how we connected. But one area that’s always been dynamic and rapidly evolving is the cyberthreat landscape. Here at Cisco, we saw first-hand how common place threats quickly […] The post Cryptomining, phishing…
2 Mar 2021
There has been heightened attention (and in some cases, scrutiny) on the reopening plans for K-12 school districts across the nation. If the decision of whether or not to send your kid back to school isn’t already highly charged (and stressful!) enough, parents of K-12 children now have another worry to contend with: attackers looking […] The post CISA Reports:…
23 Feb 2021
So, you think you already know the good, the bad, and the ugly about cybersecurity threats, such as malware and phishing, that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing? You may be surprised. People often make a number of assumptions that can easily miss the mark. There is a tendency to fall into the trap […] The post Which cyber…
16 Feb 2021
Have you ever thought about what role search engine optimization (SEO) might play in a cyber attack? Generally, it is used to tune the search results of websites on any search engine. The more the optimization, the better the chances of getting the webpage in the search results. There has been a particular kind of […] The post Cyber attackers…
9 Feb 2021
Can we all agree the shift has happened – the workforce isn’t just working from a coffee shop on occasion? The events of 2020 accelerated a growing trend of work from anywhere, any device, any time, while expecting a seamless experience. That’s not a tall order. That’s a grande order – with a double-shot of […] The post Expanding SASE…
2 Feb 2021
For small business owners, much has changed in the past few years – a widespread shift to remote work, a growing push for companies to use cloud apps, the general embrace of cloud data storage. In this brave new world, one thing has remained constant: For small businesses, strong cybersecurity is essential. After all, these […] The post Small Businesses…
26 Jan 2021
We have met the enemy and they is us. Pogo’s famous maxim applies directly to the threat of trojans in 2021. Although they are some of the oldest forms of malware, and, in their commodity forms, are seen less often these days, trojans have proved to be durable and adaptable. They avoid detection, embed and […] The post How trojan…
19 Jan 2021
These days it seems like the only constant is change, and the networking and security worlds are no exception. Industry predictions around consolidation, cloud adoption, and convergence that were previously considered aggressive now seem understated. And with the unprecedented move to remote work across industries, these massive shifts continue to accelerate. The network perimeter is […] The post How to…
12 Jan 2021
How innovation speeds performance, cuts latency When considering any IT security capability, you rigorously evaluate features and functions. Will it block threats? Will it protect my systems, my people, my data? How will it impact end-users’ experience? Will it help me keep my job? But with a cloud security solution, the underlying infrastructure is just, […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
5 Jan 2021
Every journey starts with one step. Whether that step is the first toward climbing a mountain or launching the campaign to keep your organization safe from cyberthreats, it’s important just to take that first step forward. You might not want to hear this, but cyberthreats are becoming more advanced and attackers are using new techniques […] The post Keep these…
15 Dec 2020
It’s no secret that the world of work has changed dramatically. The “office” is now almost anywhere except the traditional campus you own and protect. Your workers and your data have scattered to bedroom alcoves, kitchen tables, outdoor coffee shops, and the park bench. Organizations have more critical infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data stored in […] The post Secure anywhere,…
8 Dec 2020
The Texas A&M University System had a challenging set of problems to solve. They needed to ensure that its 180,000+ users across 11 campuses and nine state government agencies could connect to the internet safely wherever they worked, without becoming vulnerable to malware and phishing attacks, accessing prohibited websites, or opening the door to information […] The post How Texas…
1 Dec 2020
One of the main reasons that the secure access service edge (SASE) is getting so much attention these days is that it combines several networking and security capabilities and functions normally carried in multiple, siloed point solutions into a single, fully integrated cloud-native platform. This allows organizations to overcome cost and performance issues, resulting in […] The post What goes…
24 Nov 2020
Every day, the Cisco Umbrella global network processes over 250 billion recursive DNS requests. Simply processing these recursive DNS requests is a huge job, but we’re also tasked with ensuring that each of these queries is answered as quickly as possible. One of the technologies that helps us maintain our great availability and speed is […] The post Why the…
17 Nov 2020
(Editor’s note: This proposed solution to identifying hidden malware was first presented at Black Hat USA 2020 and is featured in the newly published report, The Modern Cybersecurity Landscape: Scaling for Threats in Motion. Download your copy here.) As malware and spam become more automated and complex, cybersecurity professionals need new tricks to spot the malware and […] The post…
12 Nov 2020
Cisco is excited to announce that Cisco Secure won three CRN’s Tech Innovator Awards in key categories including cloud security, SASE, and threat intelligence/incident response. The ability to empower solution providers with truly differentiated offerings is the crowning achievement of the CRN Tech Innovator winners and finalists for 2020. Cisco Umbrella won for best cloud […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
10 Nov 2020
On October 28, 2020, a joint advisory was issued from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about an imminent threat of cyberattack on US hospitals and healthcare providers. The agencies claimed to have “credible information of an […] The post Healthcare industry…
28 Oct 2020
AV-TEST places Cisco Umbrella first in secure web gateway to protect remote workers With so many employees working remotely during the global pandemic, businesses are having an even harder time keeping their users, devices, networks, applications and data safe. According to Ponemon Institute, organizations who believed they were effective at mitigating risks, vulnerabilities and attacks […] The post AV-TEST places…
20 Oct 2020
Critical factors to consider when evaluating a SASE vendor With more users, devices, applications, and data located outside of the enterprise, the existing security models are falling short. The future of network security is moving to the cloud. Secure access service edge (SASE) is a network architecture that combines WAN capabilities with cloud-native security functions […] The post How to…
13 Oct 2020
It’s no secret – networking and security have left the building. Even before the major shift to remote working in the first half of 2020, workplaces had already made the transition to a decentralized network architecture, where computing resources are located outside the data center and most enterprise traffic is destined for public cloud services. […] The post How to…
6 Oct 2020
It might be hard to believe, but it’s already October, which means the leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, and – you guessed it – people everywhere are taking steps to improve their cybersecurity knowledge and practices to combat cyberattacks. Now in its 17th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) started as a […] The post Cisco Umbrella…
29 Sept 2020
Working outside the office is no longer a trend or an office perk — it’s our new reality. And make no mistake – cyberattacks have not slowed down while so many people have begun working remotely outside the protections of the corporate office network. Enabling off-network endpoint protection for users is no longer optional – […] The post Secure remote…
22 Sept 2020
If you’re like most businesses, you’ve already got a secure web gateway (SWG) deployed. In fact, 84% of businesses rely on their secure web gateway to protect their organization from malware infections, enforce corporate and regulatory policies, filter content, and more. As organizations move to the cloud, traditional appliance-based SWGs have been strained with more […] The post The secure…
15 Sept 2020
84.7% of cyberattacks involve phishing. In such a scenario, it becomes very important to understand the various ways a phishing attack could occur. Phishing URLs are commonly found on cloud providers. This article will take you through why cloud providers are being used increasingly for phishing campaigns and what pattern an attack on these sites […] The post Why cloud…
8 Sept 2020
Remote work isn’t just the future – it’s here and now. With most, if not all, of your users working from home, you need to deliver the same level of protection for the sensitive, business-critical data on their laptops and mobile devices as if they were working in the office. Cybercrime hasn’t slowed down during […] The post Protect remote…
1 Sept 2020
No matter what market, industry, or regulatory challenges your organization has faced through the years, one thing is certain. Connecting and protecting your customers, employees, contractors, and partners wherever they work is always the goal, but the details are constantly evolving. That’s never been truer than in this remote, distributed, always-on world today. The very networking and security landscape itself…
25 Aug 2020
IT, network operations, and security operations teams are being called to do more to secure the organization while also delivering information and services to an increasingly distributed and ever-expanding edge. To keep your teams and organization protected, you need a way to simplify your cybersecurity stack while evolving it to meet today’s needs and your unique challenges. Whether you’re a…