Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

Guardz secures and insures small and mid-sized businesses to create a safer digital world. Our cost effective , all-in-one platform is built for companies with low IT proficiency, as well as MSPs, that cannot afford to pay for, or are not equipped to manage, complicated and expensive platforms built for larger enterprises.

The holistic solution protects businesses across all of their most vulnerable attack surfaces, with easy onboarding and ongoing support, and renders them eligible for cyber insurance, which we also provide.

How did you come up with the idea for the company?

In my previous role before founding Guardz, I became very aware of the rise in Attack-as-a-Service tools being sold on the Dark Web and the growing number of criminals weaponizing these tools…

In an era defined by digital connectivity, the need for online safety is more important than ever. Given the frequency of cybercrime stories in the news, as we celebrate Internet Safety Month, the stakes are higher than ever before.

The influence of the internet, coupled with the exponential growth of online threats, demands companies and individuals to protect themselves and their data. From cyberbullying, to phishing, identity theft and data breaches, individuals need to start thinking about how to keep themselves and their data secure online.

We asked the experts why they think internet safety is more important than ever:
 

Gabe Luis, Senior Director for Western Europe at Infoblox

 

 
“Businesses today are increasingly adopting hybrid and multi-cloud environments to stay competitive,…

The world has never been more connected than it is today, and as we continue to rely more on digital technology, cybersecurity threats continue to increase in frequency and sophistication. With the rise of cybercrime and the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations are now more focused than ever before on securing their digital assets. In 2023, several notable cybersecurity acquisitions took place, highlighting the continued importance of investing in cybersecurity solutions.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the ten key cybersecurity acquisition deals that have taken place in the last 12 months, and how they are shaping the future of cybersecurity.

1. Akamai and Neosec

Akamai Technologies has announced that it will acquire Neosec, an API detection and response…

The frequency of cyberattacks is increasing and shows no signs of abating. This rise has put individuals, governments, and organizations on high alert. People are becoming more aware of where their personal information is going, governments are implementing regulations to protect their citizens, and companies are dedicating more resources to safeguard their operations from cybercrime.

Despite these efforts, many organizations’ measures fall short. Cybercriminals continually adjust their tactics to capitalize on new vulnerabilities and changes in consumer behavior. For instance, when the pandemic caused a sudden shift to remote work, cybercriminals exploited software weaknesses to disrupt computer systems. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported a rise of nearly 50% in…