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Evolving the Brand From HelpSystems to Fortra: Mike Devine

Over the past year, the chief marketing officer at Fortra has led the company’s effort to build upon its HelpSystems roots and redefine its role as a cybersecurity beacon for threat-weary security professionals. Learn about the monumental effort required to update the brand and why there’s a groundswell of excitement about what it means for the future.
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Cybersecurity Quiz: Security Solutions 101

Are you shopping for security solutions for your organization but aren't sure where to begin? Start by taking our cybersecurity quiz to test your knowledge.
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What is a Vulnerability Management Program?

The Equifax breach was caused by a vulnerability. The WannaCry virus exploited a vulnerability. The stories don’t seem to end but it seems like no one is talking about how to solve this problem which is: start a vulnerability management program. “Manage the vulnerabilities in my network? Sounds easy” well, not so much, but not so difficult that you shouldn’t be spending time and resources on it...
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6 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Password Attacks

Ever since Ali Baba uttered “open sesame,” thieves have been using stolen passwords to access hidden riches. In the digital world, password attacks have been and continue to be a common way for threat actors to gain access to an organization’s treasure trove of data. No matter how many emails we get from IT explaining what makes a good password, many of us still use the same basic password in...
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Forbes: 1 in 4 ID Theft Victims Had Thousands Of Dollars Stolen During The Pandemic. Here’s How To Keep Your Financial Info Safe

An alarming number of Americans say they experienced identity theft, or attempted identity theft, during the pandemic. Forbes contributor, Kelly Anne Smith takes a detailed look at identity theft and provides 5 tips on how to protect yourself from it. Featuring John Wilson , Senior Fellow, Threat Research. Originally published on Forbes Advisor . Excerpt: "The financial account fraud happened in...
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2022 Pen Testing Report

How effective are your existing security controls against a skilled threat actor? With cyber attacks now a common place occurrence, organizations are regularly having to ask themselves this question, and often get the answer only after an attack occurs. Penetration tests are a safe way to proactively evaluate cybersecurity programs, uncovering and exploiting security threats to find out what level...
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Forbes: Common Online Scams and How To Avoid Them

From fake holiday home rentals to counterfeit medications, online scams are now an unfortunate common occurrence. Forbes contributor, John Wilson takes a detailed look at online scams and provides 5 ways to protect yourself from them. Originally published on Forbes Advisor . Excerpt: “Mary was lonely. The recently divorced mom of three was ready to dip her toe back into the Orlando, Florida...
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Keeping Personal Data Secure

With the rise in phishing attacks and identify theft, Ciaran Rafferty, Managing Director, Email Security at Fortra looks at emerging trends and ways organizations can keep their sensitive data secure. He also provides an update on what to expect from Fortra in 2022.