Entries by Anthony Grasso, Sales Director, CA

Top Reasons State and Local Governments Are Targeted in Cyberattacks

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Ransomware attacks affected at least 948 U.S. government entities in 2019 and cost local and state governments over $18 billion in 2020. These agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks. Their dispersed nature, the complexity of their networks, the vast amounts of valuable personal data they process and store, and their limited budget prevent them from staying current with the latest best practices.

Strengthening your defense starts with understanding the top reasons why threat actors choose to target state and local governments. Then, implement the latest technologies and best practices to protect your organization from attacks.

The House Always Wins? Top Cybersecurity Issues Facing the Casino and Gaming Industry

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Head into a casino, and you should know what you’re getting into — even if you see some success at the beginning of the night, the house always wins. It’s a truism often repeated and rarely questioned but when it comes to cybersecurity, many casino and gaming organizations aren’t coming out ahead. In this post, we’ll dive into what sets this industry apart, tackle the top cybersecurity issues facing casino and gaming companies, and offer a solid bet to help build better security infrastructure.

Ransomware Realities: Exploring the Risks to Hybrid Cloud Solutions

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Hybrid cloud frameworks offer a way for companies to combine the scalability of public clouds with the security and control of their private counterparts, and pandemic pressures have accelerated hybrid adoption. Along with increased uptake, is a commensurate uptick in ransomware risks. With attackers leveraging the distributed nature of remote work environments to expand their attack impact, organizations must recognize potential challenges and develop frameworks to mitigate ransomware threats effectively.

State and Local Cybersecurity Threats in 2021: Weathering the Storm

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Recent pandemic pressures have created the perfect storm for state and local cybersecurity breaches. With some staff still working from home, state and local agencies face the challenge of deploying defense at a distance over networks, connections, and applications that are often insecure, unencrypted, and in many cases unapproved. Read on to learn how they can better weather the storm.