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 AI-powered cyberthreats and the looming risks of quantum-enabled breaches.

87%

of security professionals report their organization experienced an AI-driven cyberattack in the past year.¹

^$212

billion: Projected global cybersecurity spending in 2025, up 15.1% from 2024.²

17%

of cyberattacks will involve Generative AI by 2027.³

132%

increase in ransomware attacks comparing Q1 2025 to Q4 2024.³

On-Demand Webinar:
Securing the Future: AI’s Dual Role in Cybersecurity

AI is transforming cybersecurity. As both a defensive tool and as a source of new risk, IT executives and leaders must give their AI initiatives a new level of scrutiny previous strategies did not require. Join Jamal Khan, Head of the CNXN Helix^™ Center for Applied AI and Robotics and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer—and special guest speaker Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester—for a discussion on the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

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.

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Cybersecurity Resources

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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.

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Edge Security Is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It

Edge computing is transforming enterprise IT—but it’s also blowing a hole in traditional security strategies. As data shifts from core to edge, organizations are racing to keep up with the operational benefits, often without realizing just how exposed these distributed systems have become. From retail kiosks to remote sensors, edge environments are vulnerable, hard to monitor, and frequently neglected. If your edge isn’t secure by design, it’s already at risk—and this guide breaks down how to fix it before the damage is done.

Evolving Trends in Malware Analysis

The landscape of malware analysis has significantly evolved, driven by the increasing sophistication of cyberthreats and the advanced techniques being developed to combat them. Read our article about the key trends shaping the field of malware analysis—highlighting the challenges and innovations for business and cybersecurity leaders.

Enabling Performance and Security: Why IT Departments No Longer Have to Choose with Modern Hybrid Infrastructures

A study by Verizon shows that threats against IT ecosystems are on the rise, with attacks on vendors of IT systems up by 68% in the last year. Most of these attacks take advantage of previously unseen vulnerabilities in these systems, known as zero-day attacks. Read this article to learn how a Zero Trust model keeps hybrid cloud infrastructures safe.

The Evolving Malicious Software Threat: Latest Trends in Malware Analysis

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a powerful tool for innovation and a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals. Read our whitepaper to explore the evolving landscape of malware threats and how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity battlefield.

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Building Cyber Resilience: Securing and Managing the Edge

Edge computing—where data is processed at or near its source—is on the rise. Read this eBook for expert advice on managing and securing your edge from design to deployment, so that you can capitalize on the full array of benefits of edge computing while effectively mitigating its risks.

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A Practical Guide to Zero Trust Implementation in Multicloud Environments

To protect their revenues and reputations—and ensure they can retain their customers’ trust—organizations of all sizes across industries must shift away from yesterday’s ways of thinking about and implementing cyber defense. Read on to learn why now is the time to deploy a Zero Trust cybersecurity strategy.

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How Cybersecurity Professionals Are Combating AI-enabled Malware: The State of Cybersecurity with AI and Zero Trust

AI has emerged as a powerful tool for innovation and a challenge for cybersecurity professionals. Thanks to AI-powered malware, cybersecurity professionals are scrambling to evolve their strategies and tactics. Read this infographic to learn the real-world statistics behind today’s AI-powered cybersecurity threats.

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TechSperience Episode 140:
Signals of Post-quantum Insecurity

In this episode, the Connection Security Center of Excellence Team offers a front-line perspective on the evolving landscape of post-quantum insecurity. Hear from our security experts as they unpack the evolving risk landscape that we may be challenged with in a post-quantum world—supported by real world field observations.

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TechSperience Episode 137:
Quantum Computing Threats and Countermeasures

Quantum computing represents a significant shift in computational power, offering both opportunities and challenges for securing sensitive data. Join the Connection Security Center of Excellence team as we delve into the transformative threats that quantum computing poses for cybersecurity and the countermeasures we should be considering to address those threats.

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