Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Zeroing in on Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the perfect time to pause and take stock of your cybersecurity capabilities. The event, co-led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), raises awareness around digital security and staying safe online. New threats are popping up almost daily. At Connection, we help you zero in on your organization's ever-present attack entry points and the rise of new trends like zero-trust architecture.On-Demand Webinar:
Anatomy of a Cyber Attack
According to research conducted by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high in 2023 of $4.45 million dollars. Get insights from our seasoned cybersecurity experts in this recording of our cybersecurity webinar, where you’ll learn about the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals in real-world cyber incidents. We’ll uncover the vulnerabilities that were exploited, the tools used, downstream impacts, and what strategies organizations can implement to defend against such threats.Did You Know?
million is the average cost of a data breach in 2023, a new all-time high.1
of organizations experienced two or more identity-related breaches in the past year.2
million is the median ransom demanded in a ransomware attack in 2024.3
of organizations were hit with ransomware in the last year.4
Stay Ahead of Cybersecurity Threats
Educate Your Employees
People are the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. Phishing, ransomware, and other cyberattacks are targeting your employees. Training is essential for frontline prevention.Test Your Environment
Understand your internal and external risks, from the edge to wireless, and find those vulnerabilities. Engage with an expert third-party to conduct penetration testing and detection.Have an Incident Response and Recovery Plan
By planning for a data breach, your organization can minimize the financial, reputational, and operational damage by having protocols in place.Cybersecurity Solutions and Services
Connection combines best-of-breed cybersecurity technology and consulting services to develop comprehensive solutions designed specifically to help assess and mitigate your security risk and ease the burden of protecting your most critical assets, including data availability and privacy.Cybersecurity Resources
Securing the Industrial Internet of Things
Check out our infographic for facts and figures on the rise of IIoT and why it matters for security.A Practical Guide to Zero Trust Implementation in Multicloud Environments
Read our eBook for a five-step plan that will help accelerate your journey to Zero Trust.Securing IoT Devices, Tools, and Manufacturing Data
Check out our blog to learn best practices for securing your smart factory.AI for Personalization, Support, and Loss Prevention in Retail
Read our blog to learn about the benefits of AI—and implementing best practices—for the retail industry.“Hi, I'm Pete. IT Superhero and one of Connection's favorite customers. For cybersecurity and handling today's threats, Connection always has my back. ”
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1 IBM Security, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023.
2 CyberArk, Identity Security Threat Landscape Report 2024.
3, 4 Sophos, The State of Ransomware 2024.