Gerard DeFreitas

There was a time when ransomware was largely a technical problem. An attacker found a vulnerable server, deployed malware, encrypted files, and demanded payment. The conversation focused on antivirus software, firewalls, and backups. That model no longer reflects what many organizations are facing. Modern ransomware operations are disciplined businesses. They perform reconnaissance, steal credentials, map networks, identify critical systems, and exfiltrate data before encryption ever begins....

For many years, the perimeter firewall was the centrepiece of enterprise security. Organizations invested heavily in protecting their networks from external threats, and for good reason. Most attacks depended on finding a way into the environment. While that approach still matters, it is no longer where many attackers start. Modern organizations have moved applications to the cloud, adopted remote work, integrated third-party services, and given employees access to dozens of business...

Cybersecurity entering 2026 looks markedly different from even twelve months ago. The lines between digital innovation and digital risk have nearly disappeared. Every technology advancement from AI, automation, cloud, connected devices, has made organizations faster and more capable. It has also created new attack surfaces that expand faster than security teams can secure them. At a global level, the consensus among major vendors and analysts is clear: 2026 will test not only our defenses,...