Issue 28: Extra Vigilance Required

Cybercriminals exploit distractions. This time of year, our lives are full of distractions. Cybercriminals are also savvy. They know you are preoccupied by holidays, travel, the Olympics, elections, and back-to-school chaos. It's crucial to be extra careful when you step out of your routine, try something new, or meet new people. Vigilance is critical as GenAI fuels novel cyber threats that target your credentials. Organizations and staff must stay alert, especially when distractions are in abundance. These high-risk periods demand heightened awareness from all. Let's explore some helpful perspectives and best practices to avoid falling victim so you can get back to enjoying time away from the office.

Extra Vigilance Required: Cybercriminals Leveraging GenAI

From deepfake Zoom calls to AI-generated phishing emails, cybercriminals are getting more creative. Are you ready to defend against GenAI-powered attacks? Doward Wilkinson breaks down the new tactics and how to stay resilient. https://vrt.as/3ARHYuX

Veritas L!VE: Cyber Criminals Don't Take Holidays

Earlier this summer, Simon Jelley , VP & GM Data Protection, Veritas, was our guest on Veritas L!VE, exploring the challenges small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face during the chaotic seasons like summer holidays and how they can best combat RaaS to be cyber resilient all year round. Learn about data protection best practices and building sustainable cyber resilience for SMBs.

Holidays Require Increased Security Focus

It is never too early to start planning for the winter holiday season. Joye Purser CISSP PhD sheds light on the risks posed by increased online activity and the importance of secure backup and recovery. Learn how to protect your data during this high-volume period when safeguarding our data becomes more crucial. https://vrt.as/3RuuOJ3

Self-Defending Data Protection with Veritas

Discover how Veritas revolutionizes data protection with an adaptive self-defending approach against ransomware attacks. Paula Dallabetta shares how Veritas has moved from zero trust to zero doubt, no matter the season. https://vrt.as/4bi8sTM

Patching and Updates: Your First Line of Defense Against Cyber Threats

Remember, timely software updates and system patching are crucial in cybersecurity. In this Veritas TL;DR video, learn the necessary tools to gain complete visibility of all assets and applications within your environment. Discover why scheduling and executing patches promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities is vital to staying one step ahead of bad actors.

The Ransomware Risk Remains: Employee Awareness, Among Other Things, Is Key

Further improve your odds in the battle against ransomware by overcoming employee cyber indifference, overconfidence, and misperceptions.

Summer Seasonal Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Ransomware Resilience

Your company's busy season could find cybercriminals just as busy executing attack plans on your data. Fight back with these cyber resilience strategies.

Ransomware Poses Existential Threat to SMBs

Every size and kind of business faces ransomware risks, but the impact can be especially devastating for small businesses. Here's how they can strengthen their defenses.

Coming Soon on Veritas L!VE

Want to catch a live episode? Join us on September 10 for "The Future of Data Compliance," with Chris Stapenhurst, Sr. Principal Product Manager at Veritas, and Drew Samuelson, Principal AI Product Manager at Veritas, exploring the interplay between AI, analytics, and data governance, and how these elements are driving the future of data compliance. This session will provide valuable insights for data professionals, compliance officers, and IT leaders, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions and emerging trends poised to transform data governance practices.  Register and tune in to the live stream on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. PT using the following link: https://vrt.as/3yWnlxc.

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