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How can you reduce your #CyberInsurance premiums? Measures like MFA, endpoint detection and response, and incident response plans help organizations meet insurers’ increasing requirements. Advanced protections offer a win-win for security and insurability, as defenses mitigate risks, lower costs, and prepare organizations for attacks. Learn how to get more from your cybersecurity from Paul Wagenseil and SC Media: https://gag.gl/6Blkud

Sophos' latest Active Adversary report is out today! This latest report reveals the abuse of trusted applications (more specifically, LOLbins) grew by 51% and outdated servers and weak credentials remain top vulnerabilities. "Without nuanced and contextual awareness of the environment, including continuous vigilance to new and developing events within the network, today's stretched IT teams risk missing key threat activity that often leads to ransomware," says John Shier, field CTO at Sophos. Close exposed RDP ports, enable MFA, and patch vulnerable servers to keep #ransomware at bay. See how to avoid becoming a statistic: https://gag.gl/FRCi6u

Sophos' #NDR service just hit a milestone of 1,000 customers, a testament to its superior network protection. With AI and real-time detection engines, our NDR swiftly identifies and neutralizes threats, including zero-day attacks and insider risks, to enhance cybersecurity. Learn more about NDR: https://gag.gl/TV93kh

Ransomware attacks are ever-present — 59% of organizations reported incidents in the past year. Advanced security measures protect you in the long run and save time and money in a potential recovery. Your team is best prepared when you: understand the core principles to proactive #BreachPrevention, isolate network segments to minimize breach impact, safeguard both office and remote devices, and detect and respond to incidents with confidence. Learn more in the Sophos Best Practices for Securing your Network guide: https://gag.gl/rwhhvm

You might not consider your organization a primary target, but staying vigilant against potential cyber threats is crucial. Groups that once led indiscriminate attacks are now adopting more strategic approaches. Chester Wisniewski, director and global field CTO at Sophos, shared how adaptive #cybersecurity strategies, like timely updates and efforts, minimize attack surfaces. Learn more: https://gag.gl/CXvVid

Sophos' research from the last five years shows a notable shift from indiscriminate #cyberattacks to more targeted campaigns. Clusters of activity are associated with Chinese APT groups that focus on exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities. James Coker of Infosecurity Magazine highlights how Sophos collaborates with global agencies to gather this data to help protect customers from these stealthy attacks. Learn how to strengthen your resilience: https://gag.gl/PQzBBr

For cybersecurity professionals, #firewall hardening enhances security resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities. Regular firmware updates strengthen your security posture, limit service access, and reduce your potential attack surface. These best practices enable organizations to significantly strengthen their defenses against #CyberThreats and safeguard their network integrity. Learn more: https://gag.gl/QQ1wLj

More than half – 62% – of the lower education worldwide that experience #ransomware pay cybercriminals to get their hijacked data back, according to Sophos' recent research. In addition to financial fallout, ransomware interrupts productivity, teaching, and the emotional well-being of a school community. Schools can strengthen their security with regular data backups and comprehensive staff training. Get more insight from Kara Arundel in K-12 Dive: https://gag.gl/Fhjs5p

Small and medium-sized organizations are faced with two problems: an evolving #cybersecurity threat landscape and a persistent skills gap. Third-party cybersecurity specialists are often the most cost-effective way to tackle both issues, with many orgs utilizing #MDR services or MSPs to bolster security measures. Learn more in Sophos report: https://gag.gl/8Tx3g9

A surefire way to catch a phishing attempt is by analyzing the URL — but QR codes take this clue away. An evolving #CyberThreat called “quishing” uses a QR code to quickly gain access to user’s data. Safeguard your mobile devices from these spearphishing attacks by monitoring risky sign-in alerts with software like Microsoft’s Entra ID Protection. See more strategies: https://gag.gl/wprqMS