The Anatomy of a Ransom Attack: 7 Steps to Prepare and Protect

How can healthcare organizations stop falling prey to ransomware attacks? Follow these steps.

Securing the Mainframe in the Age of Digital Transformation

IBM mainframes have been the most securable, highest-performing computing platforms for decades. Now they are playing a key role in overall security strategies.

A Crucial Truth About SASE and Zero Trust You Need to Know

SASE solutions take security to users at the service edge—better securing the new perimeter established by remote users. But does SASE get you to zero trust? Here’s what you need to know.

Busting the Top 3 Identity & Access Myths to Boost Security

Identity security should be at the core of your overall security strategy. And any path toward zero trust must include it. Make sure these common identity and access management (IAM) misconceptions aren’t hindering your efforts.

Who Benefits Most From a Security Platform Approach?

Discover what a security platform is, why the concept is gaining traction in the security industry, and how to know if it’s the right approach for your business.

Essentials for Endpoint Security and the Modern Workforce

Remote work, cloud access and IoT devices have created a rising tide of endpoints. Use these tips to regain visibility and control to better secure the endpoints accessing your network.

Why a Ransomware Preparedness Plan Is Your Best Defense Against Data Breach

Paying the ransom after a data breach is not your only option. Learn how businesses are being proactive with a ransomware preparedness model and eliminating the element of surprise.

Take a Proactive Data Security Approach With These 5 Ws

Develop a proactive data security stance with these five Ws to help you identify who is responsible for data security, what data needs to be protected, and where to start.

The Cybersecurity Dilemma in Healthcare

How do we balance transformation, growth and security in healthcare under budget constraints? CISO Karl West and other IT leaders dive into the issue. Listen in.

SASE Converges Cloud, Network and Security

The role of the data center as a communications hub is ending. Take a deeper look at what SASE is and how it’s poised to change the security landscape, especially in securing high-risk users.

Supply Chain Attacks and IoT Devices—Know How to Limit Your Risk

Targeting IoT devices may help hackers gain access where it’s least expected. Hear from Sirius Security and IoT experts as they explain how IoT devices may be impacted, and steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Securing IoT Devices and the New “Smart” Normal

The new, “smart” normal brings with it new safety measures, automated processes and a continued focus on efficiency as organizations strive to do less with more—but enhanced workplace safety may require enhanced security as well. How can you be sure that your new, “smart” devices or areas are secure?

Shields Up: 3 Controls Against Ransomware in Healthcare

Protect your healthcare system from cyberattacks. Here are three of the most impactful controls against ransomware that need to be part of your security strategy.

What’s Next in the Evolution of the Firewall Ecosystem?

Access anywhere, anytime is challenging firewalls designed to protect a physically-defined network. See how the firewall ecosystem is evolving and adapting.

7 Things to Look For in an Email Security Platform

Before you select an email security platform, take a look under the hood to ensure that you are getting these fundamental features.

The Journey to a Modern Security Architecture

A modern security architecture no longer relies on trusted networks. Instead, identity is our authenticator; cloud is now a major component; and firewalls are transforming and adapting.

4 Things to Know Before You Set Up an Email Security Program

Learn how you can improve your email security program and what questions to ask to select the right vendor to help you implement it.

Top 5 Qualities of a Reliable Email Security Provider

The Office 365 ATP provides a good security blanket, but only whole-solution providers can tailor a comprehensive security solution to meet an organization’s specific needs and use cases. Find out the five must-haves to look for in a reliable provider.

Level Up! How Effective Is Your Email Security Strategy?

How do you identify any gaps or vulnerabilities in your email security strategy? Evaluating your current email security practices through these three lenses is a must.

Protecting Your Business With Thermal Imaging

Learn how implementing a thermal imaging solution can help maintain a safe work environment for your employees and customers.

5 Keys to Addressing Insider Threats

Insider attacks are one of the biggest threats enterprises face. Is your organization doing enough to address them?

10 Keys to Data-Centric Security

Rally around your most critical information. Learn how organizations can advance their security by focusing their "crown jewel" data.

How to Secure Your Home-Based Workforce

Securing the connection of home-based employees to corporate resources is more important than ever. These steps will help secure employee-owned and BYOD systems.

Defending Against Encrypted Threats

WEBINAR - Learn how to eliminate security blind spots in encrypted traffic, deal with increasing SSL/TLS traffic, and maintain data privacy and regulatory compliance with Cisco NGFW or Cisco WSA plus F5 SSLO.

5 Keys to Effective Security Automation in the Cloud

INFOGRAPHIC — Check out these five tips on how top-down security automation can transform your IT capabilities and enable your organization to implement a consistent, reliable security infrastructure.

Delivering Effective Security Automation in a Complex Cloud World

Ease your cloud security complexity with a strategic security automation program, that when properly planned and employed, will enable your organization to implement a consistent, reliable security infrastructure.

7 Cybersecurity Trends for 2020

Read our list of seven important cybersecurity trends for 2020—covering everything from users to cloud vendors to new data regulations—and our recommendations for taking a proactive approach to each one for better security now and into the future.

A Sirius Recap of Black Hat 2019

Las Vegas was the epicenter of the information security industry the first week of August when 19,000+ people were in town for Black Hat 2019. We’ve rounded up some thoughts, comments and insights from the Sirius security experts who attended.

Technology Has Transformed Healthcare. Is Your Security Plan Up to the Challenge?

Does your cybersecurity strategy need a reboot? Read about the six things you should consider to build a solid healthcare security plan for 2020.

7 Steps to Effective Data Classification

To ensure effective security, you need to establish exactly what you’re trying to protect.

How Is Cloud Security Like a Pinball Machine?

PODCAST — No matter how wildly a pinball bounces, it can't go outside the boundaries of the game. Your cloud security layers can make the same restrictions.

3 Keys to Cybersecurity in the Age of Data Privacy

WEBINAR — Watch this webinar on-demand to learn how you can stay ahead of data privacy threats and keep up with the GDPR mandate and other compliance regulations.

Providing a Secure Digital Workspace

Learn how a digital workspace solution can help you streamline your remote workforce needs, while easily managing data and keeping it secure.

Building a Secure Digital Workspace

PODCAST — Listen in to learn how organizations can gain an understanding of digital workspace solutions.

Cybersecurity in the Age of Data Privacy: 3 Keys to Success

Learn what your organization can do to protect personal data and comply with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.

Analytics in the Data Center: Helping Organizations Make Smarter Business Decisions

The future of the data center lies in analytics. Digital transformation has completely altered the landscape of business today, making customers more connected than ever before.

The Critical Condition of Healthcare IT

PODCAST — Looking to strike a smarter balance between on-prem workloads, running on private cloud, and workloads in the public cloud?

5 Challenges Associated With Future-proofing Your Enterprise Network

PODCAST — Organizations that embrace digitization and invest in better technology become more secure and better prepared to take on the ever-changing pace and demands of the digital era.

5 Cybersecurity Trends for 2019

Discover top cybersecurity trends for 2019, and actions that your organization can take to address them.

Future-proofing Your Enterprise Network in the Digital Era: 5 Tips for Embracing Digitization

INFOGRAPHIC — Embracing digitization is the first step to developing a future-proof enterprise network that is not only intelligent, scalable and secure but also capable of operating and evolving in line with the ever-changing pace of today’s digital era.

How to Protect Your Web Applications

PODCAST — Learn how to accelerate the rollout of innovative new applications while defending against the exploitation of increased attack surfaces and better managing web application risk.

Moving Beyond Passwords with Risk-Based MFA

PODCAST — While passwords remain a critical part of security, they are not enough to verify identity and keep data secure. Learn how risk-based multi-factor authentication can help organizations better protect end-user identities.

5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Enterprise Network in the Digital Era

Learn how to overcome challenges with digitizing enterprise networks and become better prepared for seamless integration into future-state IT.

7 Key Elements of a Successful Encryption Strategy

How to use encryption wisely and avoid common pitfalls.

Securing the IoT Revolution

Learn how your organization can securely manage IoT devices.

Best Practices for Reducing Third-Party Risk

Learn how to advance cybersecurity throughout your supply chain.

Reducing Data Loss Risk with DLP

PODCAST — Learn how to find solutions that can protect sensitive data and empower employees to work across devices and networks safely.

Best Practices for Multi-Factor Authentication: Delivering Stronger Security Against Threats

Learn how your organization can make access hard for hackers but easy for users with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

A Crash Course in Securing Your Data

PODCAST — As governance changes, businesses are required to keep more information and for longer periods of time, all while combatting new and constant threats. Two industry experts give us a crash course in building a data protection plan.

Data Protection 101: Compliance, Recovery and Classification

Businesses must constantly reassess their data protection strategies in order to keep pace with the changing IT landscape. Begin with the basics.

Taking SIEM to the Next Level

PODCAST — Learn how to streamline operations and decrease the time it takes to detect and remediate security incidents.

A Look Back at Hacker Summer Camp: Black Hat & DEF CON 2018

Black Hat and DEF CON offer organizations a glimpse at the latest cybersecurity research, threats, and trends.

3 Keys to Web Application Security

Attackers will never stop looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. Learn three important steps your organization can take to better protect web applications.

10 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs Data Loss Prevention

Learn how data loss prevention can transform sensitive data into an operational asset.

Enhancing Security Operations: 5 Steps to Success

WEBINAR — Organizations are suffering from cyber fatigue, with too many alerts, too many technologies, and not enough people. Learn how to start building your next-generation security operations center.

5 Keys to Optimizing Security Operations

A well-run security operations center (SOC) is at the heart of cyber defense. Learn how to choose a SOC model that aligns with your business objectives.

From Cyber Fatigue to Cyber Joy: a Look Back at RSA Conference 2018

An IT Powerhouse Poised for Success: Sirius Acquires Forsythe Technology

As of May 1, 2018, Sirius and Forsythe are officially one company. Together, we will offer a more robust portfolio of services and solutions for clients, delivered by the brightest minds in the business.

6 Ways to Deceive Cyber Attackers

Learn how defensive deception can help level the playing field with cyber attackers.

Zero Trust Architecture: Never Trust, Always Verify

PODCAST — Learn how Zero Trust architecture is helping companies prevent the exfiltration of sensitive data and defend against modern cyberthreats.

10 Tips to Improve Your IT Security Strategy

These 10 things can help your organization bolster security strategies.

4 Major Myths of Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust Architecture can help organizations maximize data security. Let's debunk the myths so you can build a stronger security solution that aligns with the needs of your enterprise.

How to Implement a Data-First Security Strategy

Learn how to protect your organization's crown jewel data.

8 Cybersecurity Trends for 2018

Learn about key cybersecurity trends for 2018 and the actions your organization can take to mitigate the risks they present.

Optimizing the Impact of Threat Intelligence

Learn how to arm your organization with the tactical, operational and strategic insights you need to develop a holistic picture of how you are being targeted, and by whom.

Security & The Internet of Things: In IoT We Trust … Right?

PODCAST — As The Internet of Things (IoT) evolves, so must risk calculation and security strategies. Get an inside look at the state of IoT security.

Enhancing Security with Automation and Orchestration

Learn how you can raise the productivity of security engineers and integrate the products required to defend against agile threats with automation and orchestration.

Modernization Through Convergence: Simplifying Complexity and Improving Performance for Data-driven Businesses

Not all convergence is the same. Find out whether convergence or hyperconvergence is right for your business.

Humans Still Required: Integrating Machine Learning Successfully and Securely

PODCAST — Find out how your business can benefit from machine learning tools and stay secure in the process.

Open Source Security & DevSecOps: Keys to Success

Learn how to accelerate the rollout of innovative new applications while better managing application risk.

EU GDPR & New York Cybersecurity: Are You Prepared?

WEBINAR — Discover the three keys to successfully address the EU GDPR & New York cybersecurity requirements.

Mobile Device Security in the Workplace: 5 Key Risks and a Surprising Challenge

Mobile devices in the enterprise can pose major security risks. Here are five important risks worth examining and one key challenge to overcome.

Deploying Data Loss Prevention: Best Practices for Success

Traditional defenses are no match for targeted attacks that bypass security controls and steal sensitive data.

How to Successfully Combat Targeted Cyber Attacks

Learn how targeted cyber attacks are threatening organizations in all industries, and how companies can protect themselves.

5 Key Factors When Considering Endpoint Security

WEBINAR — Discover what you can do to help protect your endpoints.

Maturing Endpoint Security: 5 Key Considerations

Learn why evolving threats require increased endpoint defense capabilities, and how your organization can mature its endpoint security strategy.

Weaponized Smart Devices & the Internet of Things

PODCAST — As companies increase the adoption of IoT devices, cyber attackers continue to take advantage of the security risks they present.

Why the General Data Protection Regulation is an Opportunity, Not a Nuisance

PODCAST — The GDPR and similar regulations are changing the way companies should approach data security. Here's why enterprises should consider this an opportunity, not a nuisance.

Cloud Security Keeping You Up at Night?

WEBINAR — Learn how CASBs can help you avoid a cloud data nightmare.

Addressing the EU GDPR & New York Cybersecurity Requirements: 3 Keys to Success

Learn what these landmark regulations have in common, and how your organization can use them to increase consumer trust, and be more resilient going forward.

WannaCry & the Evolution of Ransomware

PODCAST — Cyber extortion is skyrocketing as ransomware grows in sophistication. Learn how your organization can take proactive steps to protect your data from WannaCry-like attacks.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar Six, Identity & Access Management

PODCAST — When it comes to identity and access management (IAM), short cuts aren’t an option. With the right strategy, IAM tools can help you build effective security without sacrificing efficiency.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar Five, Data Center & Cloud Security

PODCAST — Many organizations continue to struggle with security implications associated with the cloud. Weaknesses in a cloud or colocation vendor’s security can have a dramatic impact on your organization’s overall security posture.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar Four, Application Security

PODCAST — Applications have become an integral part of everyday life, and they contain some of your customers’ most confidential data. Explore how the rapid pace of development is affecting application security.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar Three, Compliance & Governance

PODCAST — Compliance is essential, but it does not equal security. Learn how to help your organization become more secure and not merely compliant.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar Two, Threat & Vulnerability Management

PODCAST — Knowing how cyber criminals think can give you a brand new perspective on your threat and vulnerability management.

The Six Pillars of Security: Pillar One, Data Protection

PODCAST — Protect your data from evolving IT changes and targeted attacks by shifting a to data-centric security strategy.

A Look Back at RSA Conference 2017

Key trends and announcements from the world’s largest security conference.

Top 5 Cyber Security Predictions for 2017

Here's a roundup of our top security predictions for 2017, and what your organization can do to prepare for them.

10 Steps to an Effective Vulnerability Assessment

Examine vulnerability assessments in the context of your business by following these key steps.

Cloud Access Security Brokers: Closing the SaaS Security Gap

Learn how cloud access security brokers (CASBs) are providing organizations with visibility and control centered on SaaS applications.

Security in the Cloud: Key Considerations & Tools

Learn how key security issues and controls vary depending on the cloud model you're using.

6 Questions to Help You Find the Right Managed Security Services Provider

Whether you are looking to unburden an overworked team or shore up your security strategy in the midst of an evolving threat landscape, working with managed security services provider (MSSP) for global, 24/7 coverage could be the answer.

Threat Intelligence: Separating the Signal from the Noise

WEBINAR — Sorting through threat data and operationalizing threat intelligence can be overwhelming. Here are six steps to getting started.

6 Steps for Operationalizing Threat Intelligence

When operationalized properly, threat intelligence can be a powerful tool for enhancing the security of your data, your employees, your network and your enterprise.

Better Health Care Security: The Way Forward in 2016

IT security is like a chronic illness: it requires ongoing testing, treatment and re-evaluation. Learn more about the state of health care security and how the industry can better protect valuable data.

Incident Response is an IT Essential: Exclusive Interview with Former NSA Deputy Director

John “Chris” Inglis, former NSA Deputy Director and Chairman of the Securonix Advisory Board, shares his insights on the importance of vigilant preparation and a resilient incident response plan.

5 Keys to Fast, Reliable and Secure Enterprise Connectivity

Learn how you can optimize your enterprise connectivity to meet service-level agreements, cut costs, and improve reliability in today's always-on, always-connected world.

Be the Hero: Prepare Your Organization for the Next Security Breach

Taking the initiative to build a strong incident handling and response strategy can be the key to defending your company’s data, reputation and future.

How to Track and Prevent Insider Threats: Exclusive Interview with Former NSA Deputy Director

In this article, John Chris Inglis, former NSA Deputy Director and Chairman of the Securonix Advisory Board, shares his insights on how to protect your enterprise from insider threats.

11 Ways to Fortify Your Security Strategy

Refocusing IT security efforts should be a top priority for organizations in all industries in 2016.

Why the SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm Has Got to Go

Learn why your organization should transition to a more secure hashing algorithm for your digital certificates as soon as possible.

Incident Response & Cyber Readiness: Are You Prepared for the Inevitable?

When it comes to incident response, preparation is the name of the game. Learn how to develop a comprehensive approach to managing security incidents.

5 Steps to a Secure Enterprise Wireless Network

Your employees often won't think twice about trading security for high-speed WiFi. With new multigig wireless technologies, you can have the best of both worlds.

Dealing with the Devil You Know: Cyber Security and the Insider Threat

It's easy to overlook threats within your own business ecosystem. Learn why your company should form a strong insider threat strategy.

Innovating Your Security Mindset

It's time to replace the legacy security mindset with a more comprehensive approach. Explore how to establish repeatable, measurable security programs that focus on what's mission-critical to the business in part three of this IT security series.

Defend Your Data Inside and Out

Take the extra steps to protect you data from cyber attacks and internal mistakes.

Security on Both Sides of the Perimeter

Discover how old and new technologies can work together to strengthen your core infrastructure security and threat/vulnerability management capabilities in part one of this IT security series.

Your Data Has Left the Building: Are You Protecting It?

Discover how data protection and identity and access management controls can help your business protect its "crown jewels" in part two of this IT security series.

10 Thoughts on Security to Change Your Perspective

The threat landscape shifts quickly. You perspective on security should too.

The Evolution of Password Management and the LastPass Hack

What can we learn from the LastPass hack? There may not be an easy answer, but there are key takeaways to keep in mind.

Survival in an Evolving Threat Landscape

WEBINAR — No single security system can protect your organization from threats. You've got to adapt to survive.

Build a Strong Encryption Strategy: 7 Essential Components

WEBINAR — Seven elements can help you build a successful end-to-end encryption strategy.

Android Flaw Puts Sensitive Info on 500 Million Smartphones at Risk

Your data could be at risk. Find out how to protect sensitive information on your device.

Smartphone Users Face Alarming Risks

An unsecure mobile phone puts your personal and corporate information at risk. Find out how to protect your enterprise.

Program Governance: Are You Organized for Success?

WEBINAR — Changes to the organizational structure could be essential to free up resources who can identify, articulate and manage IT-related risks throughout the organization.

New "LogJam" Encryption Flaw Puts Websites, Mail Servers, and Other Internet Services at Risk

Understand this new threat and what steps your organization should take next.

Balance Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability in a Security Program

A well-designed security program starts with developing and refining the organization's ability to manage risk.

New VENOM Vulnerability Threatens Multiple Virtualization Platforms

An overview of the Virtualized Environment Neglected Operations Manipulation (VENOM) vulnerability and how you can protect your organization's information.

Security within IT: A Risky Proposition?

Exploring the link between organizational structure and risk management practices within today's enterprise.

5 Keys to Starting a Security Conversation in the Boardroom

WEBINAR — Learn the five keys to getting executive buy-in for IT security.

A New Approach to Financing Your Data Center

Learn why it is time for CIOs to rethink how they invest in IT. What are the best options for aligning your data center and IT infrastructure with the new operating financial model?

How to Start an IT Security Conversation in the Boardroom

Learn how IT leaders can get the board of directors onboard with security and risk management.

3 Keys to Maximize the Performance of Your Data Center

Learn why the power of density is the future of your data center and how it can improve performance and lower costs.

Should Your Company Hack Back?

The legal and practical issues surrounding cyber retaliation.

Identity and Access Management: Defining the New Security Perimeter

How identity and access management technology can help you protect your brand.

Actionable Security Intelligence: Using Integrated Data to Turn the Tide of Cyber War

Find out how big data security can help enterprises better discover threats and protect themselves from cyber attacks.

10 Steps to a Successful BYOD Strategy

How to build a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) strategy that balances compliance, security and access

Speed IT Up

Learn how IT organizations can more quickly and effectively serve the business.

Automating the Mundane

Find out how automation can help IT departments become more strategic.