Happy much belated New Year readers, and welcome back! Regular readers probably noticed that the blog has been down for quite awhile. Early January, we unexpectedly had to take the blog server offline during some expected web site maintenance and re-architecture
The Disturbing Reality of Guest Network Security
The Disturbing Reality of Guest Network Security New WatchGuard functionality enhances security and convenience to better protect guest network users across hotel, restaurant and other hospitality organizations Life on the road no longer means losing touch. Today’s global travelers rely on Internet access for both work and pleasure, whether it’s responding to business email, planning vacation activities or staying connected with loved ones still at home.
The Pirate Bay Raided; Watch Out for Torrent Scams
I’m fascinated with how well criminal hackers consistently take advantage of pop culture events or breaking news to further their malicious campaigns. Yesterday, news broke that the Swedish authorities raided the company that hosted The Pirate Bay, a popular torrent tracking site that is known primarily for spreading illegal copies of software and other media
Microsoft’s Last Patch Day Until 2015; Three Critical Patches
It’s that time of the month again; Microsoft Patch Day. Yesterday, Microsoft posted their regular batch of security updates, so it’s time you patch your Windows systems.
Sony Breach & More – WSWiR Episode 131
Operation Cleaver, FIN4, Regin, and Sony Breach Now that cyber attacks have gone primetime, every week is filled with new information security (infosec) news, leaving administrators little time to catch up.
New Releases: Fireware XTM 11.9.4 and WSM 11.9.4
Fireware OS 11.9.4 and WSM 11.9.4 are now available. This maintenance release includes many bug fixes and several new enhancements. The Release Notes list all resolved issues and new enhancements in the software.
Is Data Encryption Compromising Network Performance? Not with WatchGuard.
New WatchGuard Firebox M400 and M500 NGFW and UTM appliances outperform the competition by 61 percent, delivering uncompromised security to meet the rise of encrypted traffic head-on. Rising Network Traffic Leads to Compromised Security Encrypted network traffic growth is exploding! Enterprises and service providers are adopting data encryption as a security precaution – especially as the fallout from the “Snowden effect” continues
Latest Dimension 1.3 Update Improves Performance and Security
WatchGuard Dimension™ has been gaining rapid market adoption since it was first launched in late 2013. Customers have used the network security visibility tool to monitor and to gain critical and timely insights about network security threats, bandwidth and Internet usage as well as related traffic trends.
Grab Microsoft’s Out-of-Cycle Kerberos Patch
During last week’s Microsoft Patch Day , I pointed out that Microsoft had delayed two of the expected bulletins. This week, they released one of those delayed updates, and rate it as a Critical issue
Four Tips to Fight Malware on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to be spectacles. Brick and mortar stores are now opening on Thanksgiving Day, and Cyber Monday deals are extending through the following week. Amazon.com is getting into the game even earlier, declaring November 1 as the new official start of the holiday shopping season.