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2024 cyberattacks lessons learned for 2025

What Last Year's Cyberattacks Can Teach Us About Securing 2025

Read time: 4 mins

2024 was yet another wake-up call for cybersecurity. No organization is immune. We break down seven of last year's major incidents and the lessons they offer so you can take the steps to strengthen your defenses for 2025.
Learn from 2024's attacks

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Reimagining Physical Security

The HBS & Verkada partnership
Physical security shouldn't be complicated. Verkada delivers smarter, simpler solutions to safeguard what matters most.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Map Your Data.
Protect Your Data.

Read time: 5 mins
Mapping where your data flows reveals risks and boosts efficiency. Simplify security and gain clarity with data flow diagrams.

Secure your data

News You Should Know

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AI Investment Is Surging—Don't Fall Behind

One day after his inauguration, President Trump announced a major investment in AI infrastructure, signaling a focus of both his administration, and the private sector, on prioritizing AI technology.

Have you embraced AI? Still wary? Not sure where to start?

Begin here with our free, 5 minute AI Readiness Assessment.

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Tech Tip

Making Your PowerPoint Presentations Accessible to Everyone 

Chances are you've made a PowerPoint presentation are two … over 30 million are created every day. When delivering your message, it's important to remember that people interpret visuals and audio differently. 

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Here are 10 tips to make your presentations more accessible:

  1. Use built-in slide designs.
  2. Add alternative text to visuals.
  3. Go for high color contrast between backgrounds and text.
  4. Use simple fonts and sizes and avoid italics and underlining.
  5. Provide descriptive slide titles.
  6. Set the reading order and make sure it is logical.
  7. Write descriptive text for hyperlinks.
  8. Include captions and subtitles for audio and video content.
  9. Try and avoid using tables.
  10. Use the accessibility checker.

Upcoming Events

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Earn the Commute: Networking for Hybrid Teams

Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 10am (CT)
 
Create meaningful connections with hybrid teams and boost collaboration with strategies designed for today’s workforce.
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Elevate the Campus: Modernizing Network Infrastructure in Education

Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 10am (CT)

 

Outdated networks can hold schools back. Learn how modern infrastructure can transform learning environments and future-proof your campus.
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