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2807, 2021

What is Network Segmentation, aka VLAN?

By |July 28th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, IT Management, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on What is Network Segmentation, aka VLAN?

Segmenting your network is when you compartmentalize your networks in order to deliver specific security controls and services, and to manage network congestion. With the trend of ransomware attacks being more focused on disrupting business [...]

3006, 2021

Ransomware Trends & Prevention

By |June 30th, 2021|Articles, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Ransomware Trends & Prevention

In a recent CRN article, Alvaka’s CISO and COO, Kevin McDonald, shares some alarming ransomware trends, providing insight into the world of ransomware and how it has developed. He also shares what companies need to [...]

2906, 2021

Reduce the Risk of Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks

By |June 29th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Reduce the Risk of Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks

Hopefully, you have seen the news about the growing reality of ransomware and how it is impacting companies and government entities on a global scale. While ransomware is not new, the severity, reach and costs [...]

2206, 2021

White House & DOJ Issue Warnings: Ransomware is a National Security Threat

By |June 22nd, 2021|Articles, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on White House & DOJ Issue Warnings: Ransomware is a National Security Threat

Following a series of high-profile cybersecurity breaches, the Department of Justice is raising investigations for ransomware attacks to the same level of priority as terrorism. Though ransomware has been around for a while, experts are [...]

1806, 2021

Machine Learning and AI in Cybersecurity

By |June 18th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Machine Learning and AI in Cybersecurity

In this blog, we’ll discuss machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), and how it’s currently being used in cybersecurity. Keep an eye out towards the end as WorkDone CEO, Joe Rogers, will join [...]

605, 2021

Identifying the Ransomware You’ve Been Hit With

By |May 6th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware|Comments Off on Identifying the Ransomware You’ve Been Hit With

Ransomware, first seen in 1989, has grown into a one of the largest criminal business industries worldwide, accounting for a total of $20 billion in damage costs in 2020. First starting with criminals developing their [...]