What is endpoint security? Endpoint security, or endpoint protection, is the cybersecurity approach to defending endpoints, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, from malicious activity. According to Gartner, an endpoint protection platform (EPP) is a solution used to “prevent file-based malware attacks, detect malicious activity, and provide the investigation and remediation capabilities needed to respond to […]
For organizations that want to thrive in the new digital economy, API Security Best Practices are essential. Traditional security controls are static and inflexible. They were designed in the days of client/server communication with predictable user journeys and traffic flows, well before APIs became ubiquitous and the cornerstone for today’s digital experiences.. While efforts to […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses rely heavily on web-based applications to deliver services, engage customers, and drive revenue. As user expectations continue to rise, ensuring seamless application delivery and optimal network performance becomes critical for enterprises and service providers. This is where F5 BIG-IP LTM (Local Traffic Manager) comes into play. F5 Networks’ powerful […]
In the dynamic landscape of today’s digital era, “Migrating to the Cloud” has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of modern enterprises. But what exactly does this technological marvel entail, and more importantly, why should it command your attention? Cloud technology, in essence, embodies the practice of storing and accessing data, applications, and services via […]
As endpoints continue to grow in volume and diversity, managing and securing them has become more complex and time-consuming. The types of endpoints to be managed have expanded from traditional desktops / laptops and serves to modern computing device forms such as mobile phones / tablets, cloud instances, IoT devices, etc. Each endpoint is also […]
ActivEdge Technologies is delighted to announce its recognition as the “Cybersecurity Product Company of the Year” at the esteemed Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Award 2023, presented by Nigeria Communications Week. This prestigious award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats. The award ceremony took place on […]
As cyber attackers become adept at evading detection and encrypting organizations’ data quickly, EDR solutions like IBM Security QRadar EDR may help security teams spot “early warning signs.” Navigating an evolving threat landscape has become difficult as attackers become faster and stealthier. According to the IBM Threat Intelligence Index 2023 report, the time to execute ransomware attacks […]
Let us begin with a story about a potential customer—a fictional European company that manufactures running gear, including shoes, socks, t-shirts, and more. It started in Spain, became popular there, and quickly expanded to other countries in Europe and the Middle East. This company has launched numerous websites and applications to support its various regions […]
Every year, on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day is commemorated, a perfect setting that gives us the opportunity to send a reminder about the importance of dedicating special care to passwords, as they are one of the main barriers against cyber criminals. Passwords are used by billions of users around the world, […]
As companies migrate and expand their applications and services to multi-cloud environments, security teams face growing challenges, ranging from corporate policies and budget constraints, to compliance fines and new threats of attack. Threats to cloud data security can come from many areas, both internal and external, ranging from valid users misusing data to bad actors attempting […]