WatchGuard Blog - Network Security Services

How businesses can protect themselves from DDoS attacks

A recent study estimates that DDoS attacks are already responsible for up to one-third of downtime incidents. MSPs should provide a portfolio of solutions that reduce the likelihood of DDoS attacks blocking or affecting their customers' connectivity.

In Times of Ransom(every)ware, Unified Security is Essential

Following a series of headline-grabbing ransomware attacks that disrupted critical services in the US, FBI Director Christopher Wray likened the threat posed by ransomware to the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001. According to Wray, recent attacks against one of the largest oil pipeline…

Are financial services networks safe?

MSPs should always start with a "Zero-Trust" approach to cybersecurity strategies for their organizations. This will enable organizations to reduce the chances of situations such as the frequent cyberattacks they encounter and avoid financial system collapse scenarios.

Remote access trojans (RATs) threaten the airline industry

The hackers used remote access trojans, which give cyberattackers control of targeted systems remotely. As these cyber attacks have shown, malware can still reach its victims, especially if they open the door to the trojan duped by spear phishing.