Broadcom Helps GCI Transform Operations and Services on the Alaskan Frontier
As the largest telecommunications company in the nation’s largest state, GCI Communications Corp. faces some unusual challenges serving Alaska’s diverse population. There are the geographic challenges: Rugged, mountainous terrain; extreme, sub-zero weather; island communities; and vast distances between towns and villages. Then there are the bears: Black bears, brown bears, polar bears—posing a challenge to […]
VMware launches NSX Advanced Threat Prevention Point of Presence in Australia, Enhancing Customer Cybersecurity Defences Against Ransomware Attacks
To help Australian organisations bolster cybersecurity defences and ensure the protection of sensitive data, VMware has launched the VMware NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) Point of Presence (PoP) in Sydney. The local PoP will provide on-shore capability to identify and mitigate sophisticated attacks in real-time, reducing the risk of data breaches and minimising response time. […]
Howler Security Predictions: How Will the Threat Landscape Evolve in 2023?
2022 brought the security industry a resurgence in ransomware attacks, continued fallout from Log4j, Shields Up, and a booming dark web economy of scale, all of which have had a significant impact on individuals, businesses, and government agencies. Emerging technologies, like the use of deepfakes in cyberattacks, continue to keep defenders on their toes. Meanwhile, business leaders are […]
VMware Report Exposes Emotet Malware’s Supply Chain
Finds the malware’s infrastructure is constantly shifting to stay covert Emotet, one of the most evasive and destructive malware delivery systems, caused substantial damage during its initial reign. After a coordinated takedown by authorities in early 2021, Emotet has reemerged as a global threat that will persist for organisations. With telemetry from VMware Contexa™ cloud-delivered […]
How Are Defenders Fighting Back Against Emerging Cyberattacks?
‘The Howlers’ discuss VMware’s 2022 Global Incident Response Threat Report and the state of cybersecurity. Pandemic inducing burnout. Deepfakes. Geopolitical and ransomware attacks. This past year security teams from around the globe have faced enormous headwinds. Earlier this summer, VMware released its Global Incident Response Threat Report. One key finding relates to lateral security. According to […]
How Do You Create a Culture of Security at Your Organisation?
VMware Chief Security Officer Alex Tosheff joins “Ask the Howlers” to discuss ways to manage cybersecurity, physical security, and enterprise resilience. In Episode 1 of our “Ask the Howlers” podcast, host Karen Worstell chats with Alex about his experience as an infosec leader, advice for how CISOs should approach their first 120 days in their role, and why he believes […]
How to Protect vSphere from Specialised Malware
In recent years, threat actors have adapted their tactics to focus more on specific operating systems that carry sensitive data, or where an attack can have the greatest effect. On Thursday, Sept. 29, cybersecurity firm Mandiant announced a new, specialised variant of malware targeting vSphere. VMware prioritises the security of its customers and has published […]
More Secure Open Source Software: A Shared Responsibility
Last week, I attended the White House Open Source Software Security Summit, along with VMware’s Chief Security Officer, Alex Tosheff, and Michael Kennedy, our VP of Global Government Relations and Public Policy. Led by Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger, the summit was attended by both private industry leaders and […]
The Future of Retail Is Now. Are You Ready?
Today, at Retail’s Big Show, VMware showcases the latest solutions to help global retailers innovate faster, boost customer engagement and loyalty and drive business models for the future.