Two puzzle pieces demonstrate integration of VPN and firewalls.

VPN-Firewall Integration: A Strategic Analysis

However, recent critical vulnerabilities in such setups have sparked a debate: Is it still prudent to combine these features on the same device? The Appeal of Integrated VPN-Firewall Solutions Integrating VPN functions within firewalls has been favored for several compelling reasons: The Risks of Consolidation Despite the apparent advantages, there are significant security concerns to … Read more

Ransomware

Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

Let’s assume for a moment that, one day, perhaps sooner, perhaps later, you will face the reality of a ransomware attack. Chances are that, in the moment, your cybersecurity team will turn to you as the decision maker.

Navigating Zero Trust – Part 1

Though Zero Trust is here to stay, that doesn’t mean implementation is easy. Rob Maas is one of the leading Zero Trust consultants and the Field CTO at ON2IT. In this blog series, he’ll provide background and tips based on his years of practical experience implementing Zero Trust.

Samantha is leaving – The harsh reality of the IT-staff shortage

Samantha is leaving. That’s annoying, because as a security architect, Sam has been involved with the company since the start, and she knows like no other what the company network looks like. But, there’s a shortage of IT staff and Sam has found a wonderful new challenge.

ROI van Cybersecurity

The impact of cybersecurity on your organization’s profit

Return on Investment (ROI) in the context of cybersecurity measures is a hot subject. Which makes sense, as technology providers don’t want to position cybersecurity as a cost with no return. But how accurate is that discussion?

CEO

This should keep you up at night as a CEO: cybersecurity on pager duty

Strangely, most companies, including larger organizations, have set up their cybersecurity according to the above pager duty model. Truly incomprehensible, as cold statistics tell you that ransomware, data theft or cyber sabotage are a great threat to continuity than the traditional calamities that we do adequately deal with. Especially in the current geopolitical climate and … Read more