Security leaders at government agencies have a complex workforce to protect. Today, agency employees, contractors, partners, and even citizens all need access to applications and resources from a variety of different locations, including at work, at home, or from a local coffee shop. The rise of cloud and mobile devices has catalyzed rethinking modern security, but amidst this complexity, one consistency remains: credential-harvesting is the m...

Ransomware attacks on colleges and universities are the latest cyber threat to hit the headlines. Reports from campuses in Colorado, New Jersey, and New York City are the latest examples of how higher education is one of the most targeted industries with a significant number of users and vast amounts of data to protect.If successful, ransomware attacks have proven to be extremely lucrative. Security leaders within higher education need strateg...

Government agencies strive to secure and modernize critical systems from cybersecurity threats and insider threats. Email is by far the most frequent and prolific source of advanced attacks - more than 90% of advanced attacks start with email. Threat actors continue to adapt tools and techniques across attack types to exploit a range of vulnerabilities, including social engineering to trick people into clicking on malicious attachments or URLs...

With the rise of remote working, agencies are more vulnerable than ever before. Since over 90% of attacks originate from emails and countless breaches are caused by human error, it's crucial to engage your end-users and create a culture of security awareness. Proofpoint's people-centric approach to security will transform your end-users from risky to ready, creating a formidable last line of defense against phishing and ransomware attacks. We'...

Federal departments and agencies employ millions of personnel to carry out the missions and functions that the American public relies on for its well-being. The IT systems and networks of the Federal government continue to be attractive targets for foreign intelligence services and other malicious actors. As the threat landscape changes and attacks become more human-targeted, it's crucial to understand the data your users have access to and ho...

Proofpoint and Carahsoft invited individuals and their cybersecurity teams to join them for an informative presentation on how to protect yourself and your organization from phishing attacks. Our expert speaker, James Stroud, Senior Sales Engineering Manager at Proofpoint, will cover the basics of phishing, the consequences of falling for a phishing attack, and best practices for protecting against them. Attendees in this on-demand webinar lea...

Proofpoint and Carahsoft invited individuals and their cybersecurity teams to join them in an overview of TechNet Cyber 2023. Attendees learned how Proofpoint's people-centric solutions can improve current and future cyber threats. At the end of February, CISA released a Red Team analysis report that highlighted the need for agencies and organization to detect lateral movement techniques, train users on how cybercriminals leverage human-based...