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Threats

Using DNS-layer security to detect and prevent ransomware attacks

Author avatar of Artsiom HolubArtsiom Holub
Updated — October 5, 2021 • 6 minute read
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Looking to improve your cybersecurity posture due to recent ransomware surges? Click here to learn how DNS security can help detect or prevent infections.

Threats

The cost of ransomware attacks: Why and how you should protect your data

Author avatar of Rachel AckerlyRachel Ackerly
August 10, 2021 • 4 minute read
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Curious how much of an impact ransomware attacks made in 2020? Learn about the financial costs of these attacks, and how to protect your data, here.

Security

Scaling cybersecurity with SASE – and what you should look for in a solution

Author avatar of Negisa TaymourianNegisa Taymourian
Updated — March 21, 2022 • 4 minute read
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With the rise of remote, branch, and hybrid environments, scaling and providing a high level of cybersecurity can be a challenge. Learn how SASE can help.

Customer Focus Spotlight

How Cisco Umbrella supported customers during the Akamai DNS outage

Author avatar of Chloe WhitakerChloe Whitaker
Updated — March 17, 2022 • 4 minute read
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The Akamai DNS outage took most internet users offline, but Cisco Umbrella’s SmartCache system provided customers with the connectivity they needed.

Security

Secure Shadow IT to protect your digital transformation

Author avatar of Teresa WingfieldTeresa Wingfield
Updated — June 8, 2022 • 3 minute read
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Learn how shadow IT already affects your business, why it's crucially important to understand the pros and cons, and how you can mitigate your risk.

Security

The 8 most important factors to consider when evaluating a SASE security solution

Author avatar of David GormleyDavid Gormley
July 20, 2021 • 5 minute read
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Selecting a SASE vendor is a big decision. How do you determine which one is right for your needs? Here are 8 factors to help direct your search.

Security

The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for the Small Business

Author avatar of Andrea GrossAndrea Gross
Updated — March 16, 2022 • 4 minute read
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How does cybersecurity for small businesses work? Is it is important? We've got the answers to your small business cybersecurity questions here.

Security

The Benefits of SASE for Driving Digital Transformation in Your Security Stack

Author avatar of Ken HowardKen Howard
Updated — March 1, 2022 • 5 minute read
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Trying to figure out how security fits into your digital transformation strategy? Click here to learn how a SASE solution can help!

Research

Cloud Application Security – Risks, Questions, Insights, and Solutions

Author avatar of Ken HowardKen Howard
July 1, 2021 • 3 minute read
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Cloud applications have made a new world of work possible but also exposed threats. Get your questions answered and understand cloud security options.

Spotlight

Cisco Umbrella recognized as simple, effective cloud security for small and midsize companies

Author avatar of Ginnie GoodmanGinnie Goodman
Updated — December 21, 2021 • 4 minute read
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Learn why Cisco Umbrella is receiving distinctions from industry analysts and the media as well as being labeled "best value" for small and midsize enterprises

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