Prior to the global pandemic, in early 2020 there were 4.7 million people in the United States who were working remotely. According to Gartner by April 2020, 88% of the organization worldwide mandated or encouraged their employees to work from home. Gartner reports that 74% of companies plan to shift some of their employees to […]
Cybersecurity
Trends to Watch for in 2021
Trends to Watch for in 2021 It’s the time of year when a number of companies come out with their security and risk trends for the coming year. Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic for 2021, and with more businesses operating with a virtual staff more than ever before, security and risk is becoming […]
Threats to Watch for This Holiday Season
Threats to Watch for This Holiday Season The holidays will soon be upon us, and even in 2020, our lives are becoming very busy as we plan (virtual) family gatherings, begin baking and preparing for celebrations, and start our holiday shopping. The hectic pace of the holidays can also present increased risks both on and […]
As the Number of Remote Workers Rises, Cisco Supports Customers with Expansion of Free Security Offerings
The following is a guest post by Secure360 Diamond sponsor, Cisco. During this global health crisis, normal has been redefined. We are living through a dynamic situation that has required us to reorient our personal and professional lives in ways we never have before. Companies have had to do the same. Many have taken the […]
Celebrate Secure360’s 15th Anniversary…Virtually!
Secure360 is around the corner. Join us to celebrate Secure360’s 15th Anniversary, now from the comfort and safety of your remote workplace! Now in its 15th year, Secure360 is an all-encompassing experience that brings together professionals at all levels in the industry for collaboration, education and new perspectives. Like a crystal, Secure360 has held steadfast […]
5 Women Who Pioneered the Security & Technology Workforce in Honor of Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s time to take a look at the leading ladies of the technology and security industries. Currently, women compromise only 11% of the global information security workforce, but that hasn’t stopped the following women from mastering their craft throughout the ages. (Make sure you read all the way to […]
Back to school safety: What parents need to know about cybersecurity
We’ve all survived the first few weeks back to school and along with all the paperwork and notes home from teachers come the elusive discussions around cell phones, social media and all the “it” channels our kids’ friends are one (and why can’t we just let them be on all of them, too?) The season […]
Cell phone security tips
Think fast: Can you name five people who don’t have a cellphone? How about just one? We’re betting that you probably cannot. Surveys conducted by Pew Research Center show that the “vast majority of Americans – 96% – now own a cellphone of some kind.” Furthermore, in 2019, “roughly one-in-five American adults are ‘smartphone-only’ […]
Diversity and the security industry: A reality check
As a top article on the Secure360 blog when it was first written in 2017, we have updated this post with current statistics and ideas for 2019. As cybercrime continues to rise, so will the number of cybersecurity job openings in the years to come. In fact, that number is projected to grow to 3.5 million […]
Summer safety checklist
Summer is truly a wonderful time for everyone – the weather is gorgeous, the kids are home from school (okay, so this may not be so wonderful for parents from time to time), the days are longer and there’s all that glorious cabin time. The last thing you may be thinking about is being […]
