VZ - Verizon Business to spotlight the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape and how to manage it at RSA Conference™ | Benzinga
NEW YORK, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will be front and center at RSA 2024 (Booth #5570) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to demonstrate the latest cybersecurity strategies and solutions and, more importantly, how to put them to work for the business community.
"Our presence at this year's RSA is much more than just having a booth – as a global leader in cybersecurity, we have a responsibility to help the global business community develop the knowledge and plan to safeguard their data," said Jennifer Varner, Senior Director of Security Solution Sales, North America, Verizon Business. "Every year, the importance of this conference increases. Bad actors work 24/7, as does Verizon Business. Come have a conversation with our team, as conversation leads to a plan, which leads to meaningful action when it comes to cybersecurity preparedness."
On May 1, Verizon Business announced the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). For the last 17 years, the DBIR has served as an authoritative and comprehensive source of information on data breaches and cyber incidents in the world. The 2024 report compiled a record number of breaches – with over 30,000 incidents reviewed and over 10,000 confirmed data breaches analyzed across 94 countries.
What you need to know about the 2024 DBIR findings:
The big news. Exploitation of vulnerabilities, like ransomware attacks and extortion techniques, grew by 180% — nearly tripling in the last year. The report also found that while it takes businesses on average 55 days to patch only 50% of their vulnerabilities, it takes threat actors just 5 days to find and exploit ...