Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) differ from other IT security threats, both in terms of the motivation and the approach of attackers. Join SonicWall Cybersecurity Expert Alexis Holmes as he explores today’s new APTs, discusses how to make sure you are using the right tools to detect these silent threats.

In May 2021, CMIT Solutions of Metrolina was caught in a major ransomware attack against one of their customers. Initially it started with an infected email attachment, but with additional actions it lead to 4000+ attacks on 200+ endpoints and servers in multiple locations.

Join us to hear how CMIT Solutions successfully fought off an advanced attack through the use of security technology and their own individual actions. Listen to what they learned through the experience and what changes they made moving forward.

The first half of 2021 raised a lot of questions when it comes to ransomware: Are more businesses choosing to pay a ransom? Is Ryuk still reigning supreme? And what in the world happened to REvil??

With ransomware growing so quickly in both scope and sophistication, it’s never been more critical to stay on top of the latest developments. To learn more about the trends that will drive ransomware during the second half of 2021 and beyond.

Malware is a lucrative business in which cybercriminals expect a high return for their time and effort in coordinating and launching successful attacks, with a lot of effort being put into evasion of existing security tools.
Hear from IDG and SonicWall as they discuss cybersecurity industry’s pressing issues and trends. Our security experts will share insights about tomorrow’s malware landscape and ways to fight and stop these malware attacks.

You’ve heard that ransomware is on the rise. But do you know how attacks force their way into your network — or what to do if they’re successful? With ransomware growing so quickly in both scope and sophistication, it’s never been more critical to stay on top of the latest ways to fight off attacks.
Hear from SonicWall partner, Solutions Granted & SonicWall security experts as we discuss best practices to protect yourself from ransomware. Learn more about:
• How ransomware attacks originate
• The growing ransomware-as-a-service business
• One of the greatest business challenges = user awareness
• The importance for a strong Cyber Awareness policy and the need to keep it updated

Presented by Simon Wikberg, SonicWall Cybersecurity Expert, this webcast will explore how cybercriminals are leveraging the software-as-a-service business model to establish a rapidly growing ‘hacker economy.’ It will also include insights on new trends, define the MaaS/RaaS business model, and what you can do to protect your business with a dive into deep business data behind MaaS and known examples that have been uncovered.

IoT is not new, but did you know that it is the fastest growing area of vulnerability today?
Join Security Expert Alexis Holmes for episode #6 of our MINDHUNTER series on October 20 to understand the threat and the simple mechanisms that can be put in place to protect your organization. Don’t let it grow out of control!

How to Deal with Business Email Compromise

BEC attacks are a $1.8 billion dollar racket — and statistically, your business will be targeted sooner rather than later. While 73% of organizations admit they’re not confident in their ability to face these attacks, there are a number of steps you can take to thwart the imposters in your inbox

Gain insights from Osterman Research and SonicWall experts as we discuss:
• Why BEC attacks are more financially devastating than ransomware
• The tactics attackers use to masquerade as executives
• How good your existing cybersecurity solution might be at stopping these attacks (Hint: be worried)
• The steps your org can take now to avoid falling victim to BEC attacks

An Inside Look at the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report

Critical infrastructure attacks. Crypto pickpockets. Triple extortion. Ransomware delivered via snail mail.

From triple-digit spikes to new records to significant reversals, the stats found in the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report are stories unto themselves. But behind every stat is a wealth of trends, tactics and developments ranging from the encouraging, to the terrifying, to the bizarre.

Join SonicWall cybersecurity expert Immanuel Chavoya as he explores:
• The latest on ransomware’s meteoric rise
• The locations and industries most targeted in 2021
• Why we’ve reached an inflection point in the war on cybercrime
• Business Email Compromise, Supply Chain Attacks, and more

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report offers deep analysis of large scale ransomware data, and offers insight into the cyberattacks that are cascading across different regions and verticals.