Google is heading towards a monopoly in online ads
Tracking cookies have been a hot topic for debate for years. Ever since advertising companies first used them to build up a profile of Internet users, privacy activists have been calling for something to be done about it. Most browsers now block these cookies by default, but the largest of all, Goo...
Passwordless: how will it change the future of authentication?
According to some security professionals, passwords will disappear as an authentication mechanism. Instead, we're heading to a passwordless future. However, a group of security professionals don't believe in passwords disappearing that quickly. What direction are we heading?
For many, the passwo...
Privacy is about more than data and compliance
Recently, we published a report on the Data Privacy Benchmark Study by Cisco. The main theme of the results of that study is that the events surrounding the corona pandemic have led to a higher appreciation of the concept of privacy among organisations worldwide. We spoke with Michel Schaalje, Secu...
AI puts emphasis back on prevention of cyber attacks
Prevention is better than cure, or so the well-known adage goes. At cybersecurity events over the past decade, this seemed to be less and less the aim of vendors. More and more investments went towards detection and response, prevention became more or less an afterthought. AI can change this again,...
Microsoft Exchange Server hacked, what are the consequences?
In the past few days, you may have seen some scary headlines. Tens of thousands of companies are at risk of being hacked because of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. The vulnerabilities are actively being abused. But what is really going on, and what are the risks?
On March 2, 2021, ...
The right security strategy? ‘Apps and data both priorities’
For many businesses, realising the right security strategy is a puzzle that never gets finished. It is often assumed that you first need to address your application layer before you can start looking at the data policy. "It is a complete approach that secures your business", states Micro Focus. The...
Data is a superpower, but can also be super vulnerable
These days, companies deal with more data than ever. This data has become a superpower, as it comes with many opportunities. At the same time, it comes with new major security risks. By having a clear picture of what you can do about it and what will happen in the coming months, your company become...
Sophos sees a golden future in Managed Services model
Sophos is repositioning itself in today's cybersecurity landscape. The company sees a greater role for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), to reach the desired level of security at organisations. The choice for a stronger focus on Managed Services is delivering, according to Channel Account Executive...
MobileIron protects ‘every endpoint, wherever it is’
Within enterprises, thousands of endpoints often are active at once. Many times, these devices are not identical and are located everywhere. Properly securing all of these devices could be complex. Security provider MobileIron, however, responds to these issues. With its products, it wants to help ...
Netskope’s cloud perimeter secures enterprise data
How do you achieve the desired level of security with the right tools? Many security vendors are currently looking for the answer. Consolidation is a smart move, according to many experts. Netskope, which has been active in the market for a number of years now, also sees bringing together security ...
BlackBerry wants to secure growing number of endpoints at companies
BlackBerry has been committed to securing company endpoints for years. The company particularly does this through Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Unified Endpoint Security (UES). Both security approaches aim to provide an answer to the growing number of devices within companies. After all, mo...
Auth0 helps developers build identity in applications
Identity and access management (IAM) has become a relevant IT discipline in a short period of time. Previously there were only a few services specialised in access to systems and services, nowadays there is wat more choice. These new vendors also know how to realise innovation. We contacted Eugenio...