News Article
Your Money or Your Business: Beating the Business of Ransomware
Ransomware is big business. Attacks have evolved to become more complex, damaging and far reaching. In Teiss magazine, Mieng Lim, VP of Product Management, provides advice on how to protect against ransomware and prevent cybercriminals from penetrating an organization's defenses.
Blog
Penetration Testing Frequency: How Often Should You Test?
Fri, 06/24/2022
Penetration testing has become an increasingly standard exercise, with organizations using either pen testing services or in-house teams to uncover weaknesses and assess their security posture. Many businesses want to stay proactive about securing their IT environment and find that pen testing helps them stay compliant and prove adherence to regulations or industry best practices. According to the...
News Article
Brakeing Down Security Podcast with Mieng Lim: Ransomware Best Practices
Vice President of Product Management, Mieng Lim joins the Brakeing Down Security podcast to discuss how to outsmart ransomware as a service (RaaS), looking in detail at strategies to implement before, during and after a ransomware attack.
Blog
Solutions for Vulnerability Management
Fri, 04/22/2022
This guest blog from Dr. Edward Amoroso, Tag Cyber provides a high-level overview of modern advances in vulnerability management and how the Fortra cybersecurity portfolio supports this important method for addressing exploitable weaknesses in an enterprise.
Article
What is SNMP, and How Does It Work?
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 03/03/2022
SNMP is one of the most widely accepted protocols for network monitoring. Here’s a quick summary of what is SNMP, how it works, and why it matters to network professionals.
Datasheet
Fortra's Security & Automation Portfolios
Today’s IT environment is filled with the challenges of securing infrastructure despite lean resources and a mounting list of projects. Fortra strives to be your trusted partner as you simplify your strategy, consolidate your technology stack, and harden security across all aspects of your environment. Fortra offers a comprehensive approach to security and automation that reduces the costly...
On-Demand Webinar
Clearswift Secure Email Gateway - Bridging the Security Gaps
By Alyn Hockey
Watch this video to see where you may be at risk for cyberattacks not currently protected from your existing email security.
Press Release
Intermapper Earns Place on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Management Products
Fortra today announced that its network monitoring tool, Intermapper, has been placed on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards in the category for IT Management Products.
Guide
Taking Back Control
In Taking Back Control: A Proactive Approach to Advance Your Security Maturity, learn why adhering to the motto “Prevent First, Detect Always,” is the best way to set and achieve the goals of security operations. Incorporating proactive efforts into your security strategy can serve as the first line of defense by providing significant obstacles that discourage attackers by making breaking in overly labor intensive.
Blog
Automatic vs. Manual Network Mapping: Finding the Right Balance
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 01/31/2022
Learn why automatic network mapping software might not give you the full picture of your network infrastructure and why you might still need some manual effort to keep your network healthy.
On-Demand Webinar
The Power of 24/7 Network Monitoring for Government Entities
Watch now to learn how you can ensure network health of your government entity with comprehensive network monitoring.
On-Demand Webinar
Email Security Best Practices: What to Look for in Email Security
By Nick Hogg
As it continues to be a primary corresponding channel for most organizations, email remains a central target for cyberattacks. In this webinar we breakdown what is needed for strong email security and the best practices for maintaining it.
Datasheet
Intermapper Freeware Vs Licensed
Compare features between Intermapper's freemium software and the licensed solution.
Case Study
How Decatur City Schools Manages Their Growing Network with Intermapper
Through the years, there have been a lot of network changes at Decatur City Schools, a school district located in north Alabama. But one thing has remained constant, their reliance on Intermapper, the network monitoring solution from Fortra.
“Before Intermapper, we didn’t have any insight into what was up and what was down,” said Gary Cloer, Decatur City Schools network specialist. “We were...
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Launches Free Cybersecurity Partner Program for Higher Education
Educational Program Brings Penetration Testing Software and Cybersecurity Concepts to College and University Classrooms
Press Release
Ransomware Remains a Threat 30 Years On
At the ripe old age or 30, ransomware is nothing new. However, attack methods have evolved and so must our defenses.
Blog
Three Ways Intermapper Supports Regulatory Compliance and Auditor Requirements
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 11/04/2021
Complying with cybersecurity mandates like HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST or CMMC is challenging. But proving your organization is compliant can be even more difficult. Discover how Intermapper offers leading network monitoring, mapping, and alerting tools that can help you meet regulatory requirements and prepare for compliance audits.
Press Release
10 Essential Skills and Traits of Ethical Hackers
Learn just what it takes to work in this demanding and rewarding area of cybersecurity.
Press Release
What Firms Should Know About A New Python Ransomware that Targets VMs
Sophos recently observed a new python-based ransomware attack. Mieng Lim joins the commentary in this CXO Today article.