Users, devices, applications, and data are now located outside of the enterprise. According to Gartner’s The Future of Network Security Is in the Cloud, “Security and risk management leaders need a converged cloud-delivered secure access service edge (SASE) to address this shift.”
Meet the network security...
Internet traffic surged in 2020 and criminals took advantage, using their time at home to change the threat landscape forever. There were huge jumps in credential stuffing, web application, DDoS, phishing — just about every type of attack Akamai tracks. DDoS extortion came of age, with its potential to cripple...
Websites today rely on third-party JavaScripts to enable the dynamic experiences users expect. Whether it’s turning customer data into customized browsing experiences, payment processing, or linking out to social media platforms, third-party scripts are deeply embedded in most sites. But what many site operators...
DDoS, one of the oldest types of cyberthreats, continues to pose major security risks for virtually every type of enterprise — small and large alike. And while some organizations might believe they’re a low-risk target, the growing reliance on internet connectivity to power business-critical applications leaves...
Akamai has recently observed and mitigated an unprecedented number of extortion-driven DDoS attacks across numerous verticals, including manufacturing, gaming, and financial services. Is your organization prepared to respond if you’re a target of a DDoS extortion group? In our new security checklist, learn the key...
For the fourth year in a row, Gartner has named Akamai a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant Leader for web application firewalls (WAFs). This important report cites several strengths that we believe are a direct result of our differentiated offerings: Akamai WAFs are built on the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform. This...
Organizations can no longer rely on edge firewalls alone to provide network security. Once attackers get past an edge firewall, they can move laterally to high-value assets. This book illustrates how internal firewalls can help your organization secure east-west network traffic and prevent attackers’ lateral...
Based on the threats and tactics unleashed in 2020, cybersecurity promises to be a top-of-mind business risk for the next president to manage. Bill Swearingen of IronNet Cybersecurity reflects on a virtual roundtable discussion about what to expect over the next four years.
Swearingen, cyber strategist with...
This report details seven case studies of attacks that were intercepted and neutralized by cyber defense AI, including insider threat, ransomware, and IoT attacks.
While all threat scenarios were distinct, some fast-moving and others slow and stealthy, in all cases the subtle indicators of suspicious activity were...
To protect today's dynamic workforce, security teams must be equipped to discern when and how a trusted account has been leveraged for nefarious purposes. This requires more than just an understanding of 'good' vs 'bad' - it requires an 'immune system' approach to security that is not only adaptive, but also grounded...
As organizations increasingly rely on cloud and SaaS services to streamline business practices and supercharge innovation, the traditional paradigm of the network perimeter has rapidly dissolved. This has given way to a drastically increased attack surface across multiple environments - and it is continuing to...
It’s understood: Ongoing monitoring of third party relationships is mission-critical. But what constitutes ongoing monitoring? Who should own it? Who should do it? Todd Boehler of ProcessUnity addresses these questions and more.
In this eBook, Boehler discusses:
The meaning of ‘ongoing monitoring;
How to do...
The cloud security solutions market is growing rapidly and there are many types of solutions to support your specific business needs. But figuring out the right tool can be difficult. This guide distills the main concepts of five archetypes that fall under the broader cloud security management platform...
Today’s visionary executives know that having a strong personal brand can also have a big impact on the perception of their company brand.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Bill Gates are household names. So strong is their personal brand that it’s inseparable from their companies. Bezos is Amazon,...
Motivation, retention, and support are the crucial components of every successful security awareness training program. After you’ve got your program in place and it’s optimized to motivate adult learners, you can start to focus on improving the ‘stickiness’ of your program by focusing on improving your...
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