Top 5 Least Wanted Malware

The global cyberattack that corrupted hundreds of thousands of computer systems on May 12th had a face, name, and price tag that we’ve seen all too often in recent years: Ransomware. With the stakes – and costs – of a ransomware attack higher than ever, is your business prepared and protected? Join WatchGuard and security training experts KnowBe4 on June 1st for an in-depth look at the best tactics for ransomware defense.

Small and mid-sized businesses are a driving force behind cloud adoption, and it’s no wonder: cloud benefits are BIG, with substantial cost savings around hardware, software, paper, storage, and automations.
But for all the convenience that moving to the cloud provides, where does security come into play? What steps should SMBs take to ensure their move is a safe one? Join Stephen Helm, product marketing manager, and Jason Vendramin, senior product manager, as they explore top cloud challenges, trends, and tips in this informative webinar.

It's expected that by 2020, annual revenues around IoT solutions could exceed $470 billion. As all things IoT saturate the market (cars, tea kettles, toasters!) what does that mean from a security standpoint? What vulnerabilities aren't included in the fine print of these technologies? Join Ryan Orsi in episode three of our webinar series for a look at the current state of Wi-Fi Iot and what may lay ahead.

During our previous episode, Anatomy of a Wi-Fi Hack, we took a deep dive into the who, what, where and how of wireless hacking.

In episode two of this webinar series, WatchGuard's Ryan Orsi explores what measures can and should be taken to defend the Wi-Fi airspace around us.

565,000. Alarmingly, that’s the number of videos currently available on Youtube that explain how to execute a wireless attack. In less than a weekend, anyone with Internet access and some free time can become a Wi-Fi MiTM (Man in the Middle) and wreak havoc on your network.

Join WatchGuard's Ryan Orsi in episode one of our three-part Secure Wi-Fi miniseries as he explores the motives, execution, and anatomy of a Wi-Fi hack.

When cyber criminals lurk behind every dark corner of your network, where do you look for protection?

Having disparate security solutions – from the network, endpoint, and threat intelligence feeds – is no longer enough. There needs to be correlation among these environments, or bad actors are certain to exploit your technology silos.

Join Alexandra Lating, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and Marc Laliberte, Information Security Analyst, for a look at the key players needed to defend your network, but more importantly – what happens when you bring them together.

Having the right security measures is a good start, but it’s only half the battle. You need a unified security front. You need Correlation.

2017 is sure to be marked by significant change and innovation within the world of technology. But as technology evolves, cyber threats are all too certain to follow suit.

With our best crystal ball firmly in hand, WatchGuard is proud to present our 2017 Security Predictions. Join WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner and his panel of security experts for an exciting, interactive discussion on the upcoming year in network security. They’ll take a look at the top security trends that are the basis for our predictions, along with some key tips and tricks for staying ahead of them.

Over 90% of all breaches are enabled by a few hundred commercial exploit kits that hackers share and sell in the black market. The typical IT environment may have thousands of unpatched vulnerabilities, but at any given time, only a small handful of vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. To stay ahead of these attacks, WatchGuard participates in NSS exploit testing using CAWS (Cyber Advanced Warning System) - a cloud hosted software service that actively monitors and harvests live cyber threats and attacks, and then tests them against environments protected by the most widely used security solutions in the industry.

Join Brendan Patterson, director of product management at WatchGuard, and Rob Johnson, sales engineer at NSS Labs, for a behind the scenes look at the CAWS test system, and how it helps enable WatchGuard to stop hackers in their tracks.

Organizations across all industries are facing increased pressure from customers, vendors, and employees to offer Wi-Fi access. While offering this service provides significant gains, businesses cannot forget about the critical security measures needed to defend against wireless threats.

Join Ryan Orsi, Director of Strategic Alliances, as he delves into the top challenges of deploying enterprise-grade, secure Wi-Fi, and the key solutions within reach of all organizations.

Large corporations are no longer the primary target for hackers, making network security for small and mid-sized businesses more important than ever before. Ransomware has evolved dramatically over the last few years, but one thing remains the same: it can wreak havoc the likes of which many businesses will never recover from.

Join Ben Brobak, Technical Product Manager, and Marc Laliberte, Information Security Analyst, as they take a look at the evolution of Ransomware – and the best ways for businesses to protect themselves.

New breeds of malware are emerging every day. These network threats can run the gamut from minor bugs, to ransomware programs used to extort money and subject victims to the mercy of their data kidnapper. All malware is unwanted, but which types of malware are the most deadly to the health of your network?

Join Corey Nachreiner, CTO, and Marc Laliberte, information security analyst, as they discuss their Top 5 Least Wanted Malware: what they are, and more importantly, how to avoid them.

If you can’t see what’s on your network, then you can’t control it.

As new technologies emerge each day, so do the associated security threats - are you confident that you can see them before they wreak havoc on your network? 86% of executives aren’t, believing there are gaps in their ability to see what’s really going on inside their network.

Join Julian Matossian, Senior Product Manager, and Nick Kelly, Director of Product Marketing, as they delve into the current state of network visibility: the challenges, blind spots, and most importantly, the solutions to help illuminate your network.

Having the right security measures in place is only half the battle – you need to know exactly what they’re protecting you from.

The demand for Wi-Fi access is exploding, with 63 percent of all Internet traffic projected to travel over Wi-Fi by 2019. For as much as Wi-Fi can do for your business, organizations that wish to take advantage can NOT forget about security.
Join us to discuss the top 7 threats to your wireless network in 2016 and gain powerful insight and tips for protecting your wireless network.
Wi-Fi is easy. Security is the challenge. You need a dedicated security partner to protect you and your customers.

Imagine what will happen this year in information security. The start of the new year brings with it the prospect of many exciting new opportunities but also dangerous new threats. WatchGuard is proud to present our 2016 Security Predictions. In this interactive webinar, our security experts will share insights on the very real security trends that are the basis for our 2016 predictions, with tips and tricks for staying safe this year. As part of the discussion, we'll take a look back at our 2015 predictions and the important lessons we learned from them.

Worried about hackers breaking in your front door? Don’t be! They are already climbing in your windows.

Remote locations are quickly becoming the number one target for cyber criminals. Why not, it’s the fast lane to your company’s most valuable assets, and expanding your company’s footprint often leads to new challenges and blind spots with data security, access, and visibility.

WatchGuard is proud to present Biggest Security Blind Spot? — an interactive webinar that will bring distributed enterprise security issues to the surface.
How can I ensure consistency across all locations?
Is there a faster way to configure more security systems?
How do I really know what’s going on at all locations, at all times?

Join Ben Brobak, WatchGuard Product Manager and CISSP, as he answers these complex questions and more, along with Nick Kelly, Director of Product Marketing, who will introduce the solution for a more secure and compliant remote location. Make sure you are prepared for tomorrow’s threats by joining us for Biggest Security Blind Spot?

If you didn't catch Mr. Robot, the amazing cyber thriller that just wrapped its first season on USA Network, you missed brilliantly crafted tales of next-gen threats and network security problem-solving. It was more than great entertainment. Each episode drew on real-world security practices that were accurate enough to serve as a learning tool.

We invite you to join Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard CTO and long-time security analyst, as he reviews the technical accuracy of Mr. Robot's plot lines to determine:

What was correct and what was not
Which of the hacks pose a real threat to your business
What every organization needs to do to protect itself

Mr. Robot fans don't want to miss this. And even if you weren't tuned in, it's not too late to learn important lessons from the twisted world of Mr. Robot in this engaging and insightful session. Watch it today!

Bring Big Data Visibility to Your Network Security
In network security, visibility is protection. That's WatchGuard Dimension.

In this on-demand demo, Nick Kelly, Product Manager at WatchGuard Technologies, shows how WatchGuard Dimension gives you:

A high-level view of network activity showing top trends, top clients, and correlated views of top users and applications
More than 70 comprehensive reports that can be pre-scheduled for email delivery to key stakeholders; plus special reports for HIPAA and PCI compliance
The Power of Visualization: Leverage filtered traffic to instantly see the most critical information, including bandwidth usage, active users and connections
Zero Install: No complicated setup is required. Simply import a virtual appliance – includes OS, database, utilities, and WatchGuard server software
Stop drowning. Go from zero to informed in seconds with WatchGuard Dimension.

Just because Wi-Fi usage has outpaced your original plans doesn’t mean it should be the cause of heartbreak and misery. This is your chance to beat the Wi-Fi blues and keep your users from falling into a funk.

In this hands-on webinar you’ll learn the top reasons why Wi-Fi networks become slow and unusable—and how to make it right. We’ll cover today’s best practices in Wi-Fi network design, including the latest capacity-planning approach that goes against conventional wisdom. We’ll cover how to:

Ballpark needs based on types of users and applications
Maximize frequency re-use, with lower power levels and less shouting
Configure access points and secure traffic
Use coverage mapping and conflict mapping tools
And much more!
We’ve all got troubles, but wireless access shouldn’t be one of them.

Don’t worry about every network security trend that might happen next year

Just the important ones.


The network security trade can feel pretty gloomy. We spend all our time looking for trouble and expecting the worst, and the doom and gloom hits its peak during prediction season. It’s a terrible way to close out the year.

So this year, we’re taking a more balanced approach.

For 2015, we’ve identified several security trends you shouldn’t worry about—and some you should. From government policies to business practices to new technologies, we’ll help you gain a little perspective around network security for the new year.

Hey, we can’t promise it will all be rainbows and unicorns. But if you’re going to look to expert predictions for guidance, wouldn’t it be nice to know what NOT to worry about?

Join us as WatchGuard’s Director of Security Strategy Corey Nachreiner takes a look into the future and helps you get ready to face 2015.