For National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, Antonio Sanchez, Principal Cybersecurity Evangelist at Fortra, contributed expert tips to VM Blog’s latest collection.

In a new article for CyberTech Insights, John Grancarich, Fortra's Chief Strategy Officer, explores why security awareness training matters more than ever. Drawing from personal experiences with cyber extortion and phishing, John highlights how continuous practice can better prepare us for real-world risks.Originally published in CyberTech Insights.Excerpt:“We’re not going to get any less busy, so...

A sophisticated QR code phishing campaign targeting Office 365 users has been uncovered by Fortra, as detailed by ITNerd.

The Futurum Group’s analysis of Black Hat 2024 highlights how the growing complexity of cybersecurity tools is driving the need for streamlined platforms. Fortra is mentioned alongside other leading vendors for offering solutions that reduce tool sprawl, cut costs, and close security gaps.Originally published by The Futurum Group.Excerpt: "The cybersecurity market has long been driven by user...

A recent IT Brew article highlights a major cloud security gap: only 49% of surveyed IT and cybersecurity professionals are familiar with the "shared responsibility model," which defines the division of security duties between cloud providers and customers. Nick Franklin emphasized the common misunderstanding around these responsibilities, urging customers to ask their providers directly about what they are responsible for.

Security Service Edge (SSE) applications are becoming essential for securing hybrid and remote work environments. In a recent article in Reworked, Wade Barisoff highlights which organizations are best suited for SSEs and how these solutions can enhance security effectively.

Microsoft has identified and confirmed a fix for a critical security vulnerability introduced by a recent Windows 10 update.