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Four artificial intelligence trends to watch out for in 2023

Written by: Shibu Paul, Vice President International sales at Array Networks. The pace at which AI is being embraced across organizations is fascinating. From automating basic tasks to creating something unique, AI has come a long way in making lives easier, processes efficient, and even fulfilling the skill gap. 35% of companies are currently using AI and 42% reported exploring the same, according to an IBM report. We will discuss what are the top 4 AI trends that will dominate 2023 and how businesses can make the best use of them. Democratization of AI The democratization of AI makes this technology accessible to everyone, not just tech-savvy professionals. This means there’s little to no barrier to entry when it comes to embracing AI in everyday business processes. One of the examples being the rise of no-code or low-code mobile and web development solutions. With simple drag-and-drop features, anyone with a vision can bring it to life by creating, testing, and deploying the app. Be...

6 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out for in 2023

Written by: Shibu Paul, Vice President International sales at Array Networks. While cybersecurity has always been CIOs’ and IT leaders’ priority, the past couple of years has caused turbulence in the threat landscape. It’s seen that global attacks spiked by 28% in Q3 2022, as compared to Q3 2021. And the average weekly attacks per organization globally touched over 1,130. With attacks soaring through the roof and security professionals striving to stay a step ahead of the hackers, it’s natural to wonder - what’s coming next? So in this blog post, we’ll discuss what cybersecurity trends will shape 2023 and why IT teams need to buckle up. So let’s dive in. 6 Cybersecurity Trends for 2023 The following trends in cybersecurity show how threat actors are becoming sophisticated with their attacks and how to protect your enterprise in 2023. 1.Growing Adoption Of AI/ML The growing number of attack surfaces and the complexity of crimes make it more difficult for human security professionals to...

Key cybersecurity tips for staff and employers to safe when working remote

Written by: Shibu Paul, Vice President International sales at Array Networks. It’s said that humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity . In fact, recent research shows that 95% of all internet crimes and security breaches were caused by human error. Whether it’s due to negligence, malicious intent, or lack of awareness, internet-based threats cause a significant loss to businesses—from data loss to ruined brand reputation, monetary loss, and even legal complications —damages are often irreparable. Therefore, it’s essential that employees are made aware of their security responsibilities. Moreover, appropriate training goes a long way in maintaining data integrity and ensuring business continuity. This blog discusses how organizations can take adequate measures to protect themselves from rising cyber threats by educating employees. The first step: awareness It’s no surprise that employees aren’t security pros. However, education can turn the tables around and make employees aware of...

6-Point cyber hygiene checklist for enterprises to prevent data breach

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  No comments 6-Point cyber hygiene checklist for enterprises to prevent data breach We all know the importance of personal hygiene. Individuals keep their personal hygiene in check by following preventive measures like flossing to maintain tooth health and washing or sanitizing hands to prevent spreading diseases. Likewise, cyber hygiene ensures your enterprise is protected against treacherous cyber-attacks and threats like malware, data theft, phishing, and more.  Cyber hygiene is the need of the hour as the work-from-home scenario has opened doors to more targeted, dangerous, and frequent threats than ever. Employees now rely on their home or public network, often using personal devices, as compared to working from secured parameters of the office where firewalls and instantaneous tech support protect devices and networks. This made enterprises more vulnerable to cyber-threats, and the rate of attacks spiraled. Thus, the question that keeps IT professionals up at night is: ...

Spyware, a hidden threat | Definition, types and how to protect yourself from it

Written by: Shibu Paul, Vice President International sales at Array Networks Spyware (a type of malware) is one of the oldest hacking techniques used by hackers. Its ability to sneak without being noticed allows hackers to lurk in the background and extract confidential information without being caught easily. Spyware can exploit not only individuals’ devices and personal information but also businesses. According to the latest statistics, malware has been on the rise for the past 10 years. In 2020, Kaspersky detected 360,000 new malicious files, a 5.2% increase from the past year. Therefore, this blog discusses what spyware is, its types, and how businesses can prevent spyware attacks. What is Spyware? Spyware is malicious software (malware) that accesses user information unethically. Installed inside a seemingly legitimate software or code, spyware can be used to track users’ information , eavesdrop on conversations, and steal confidential information like banking details. These deta...