It wasn’t that long ago that most of us used to work in an office. Fifteen months into the global COVID pandemic it’s now certain that the future will not be a full return to the office or a continuation of the present remote working experience – it will be both. A hybrid workforce is…
NFP is a brokerage and consulting firm delivering complex insurance solutions to clients worldwide. When COVID-19 struck in 2020, NFP had the flexibility, mobility, and resilience needed to protect its own employees and clients. Having already started its cloud journey with Microsoft 365 E5, NFP was well-positioned to transition employees to remote work and support…
Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds hack broke into the email accounts of some of the most important US federal prosecutors
Cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money. In 2016, they leaked private medical records of American stars like Simone Biles and Serena Williams. In 2018, they shut off online ticketing during the Olympics’ opening ceremony in South Korea. And in…
After a series of supply chain and ransomware attacks, the federal government is ramping up its effort to improve the nation’s cybersecurity. In the past several months, multiple federal departments and agencies announced new policy initiatives and regulatory directives to drive their cybersecurity agenda forward, and state regulators are following the trend. It is unmistakably…
The recent increase of ransomware attacks is upending the cyber insurance industry, pushing up the requirements and cost of coverage just as more companies need it. According to blockchain research firm Chainalysis, ransom payments from companies increased 341 percent to a total of $412 million during 2020. That is pushing insurance carriers to take a…
A record number of businesses said goodbye to the traditional in-office work model in 2020. They embraced the remote work model as they adapted to the new COVID-19 reality. It was a huge shift that came with many challenges, and some of those challenges are still felt today. One of those challenges was – and…
Imperial College London is a world-class university with a mission to benefit society through excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business. Dating back to the Royal College of Chemistry’s foundation in 1845, Imperial College was established by Royal Charter in 1907. Today, it attracts a student population from around the world to its South Kensington…
COVID-19 continues to keep many employees home and office doors closed, but technology has the power and potential to help you keep your business running through virtual and digital resources. This video shows how a global leader in marketing communications uses Microsoft Teams to increase collaboration across their entire organization. Teams helps them create a…
Security isn’t just about checking the right boxes. When properly implemented within your collaboration tools and mobile devices, it’s a critical advantage that allows your organization to move confidently in the direction it chooses with less risk along the way. This, in turn, removes the strain of constant security breaches and leaves your CTOs and…