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Speed and security are key to improving the online customer experience. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of UltraEdge, a comprehensive edge platform that accomplishes both through an innovative Content Delivery Network ( ), integrated application security, and edge compute. Powered by Edgio, UltraEdge speeds up time to market for new applications, supercharges performance, and safeguards application environments from internet-based threats.

Some key benefits include:
🌐 Improved user engagement and satisfaction powered by an industry-leading web CDN
🌐 Ability to deploy stand-out, high-performance websites quickly with advanced site hosting and development tools
🌐 Built-in application , , bot management, and security, along with 24/7 SOC support

Interested in learning more about how UltraEdge can accelerate your web performance? Take a look at our press release: https://ow.ly/7mpU50Rh79t

We are excited to be attending 2024 for the first time as Vercara! With over 2,000 customers, we are committed to protecting online experiences and safeguarding businesses, data, and brand reputation.

Our comprehensive suite of and solutions, as well as our new and mid-market products, are tailor-made to fit business needs across industries.

Join us from May 6-9 in San Francisco at booth 5371 for an in-depth look at these solutions and our one-of-a-kind white glove approach to .

Interested in meeting with our executives for a personalized meeting and demo? Register today to chat with Carlos Morales, SVP of Solutions, and his team: https://ow.ly/9AzX50ReX9l

Did you know cybercrime costs small and medium businesses more than $2.2 million a year? For the 83% of small businesses that haven’t set aside any cash for dealing with a cyber attack, this can cause a devastating blow.

Vercara’s UltraSecure is designed specifically for small or mid-sized companies, offering flexible plans to give SMBs enterprise-grade security! With UltraSecure, your company can:
🔒Safeguard your organization’s critical web assets
🔒Enhance internal security capabilities
🔒Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Interested in learning if UltraSecure could work for you? Take a look at our different plans: https://vercara.com/plans?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=%20social

Web applications and are a top target for attacks, which can cause fraud, account takeovers, content scraping, data theft, and more. If successful, these attacks will likely damage your brand and cost your business.

Vercara’s UltraAPI Bot Manager leverages a powerful analytics engine, utilizing machine learning techniques and drawing from the largest API database in the world to defend your web application APIs in real time, detecting and stopping bots with near-zero false positives.

Interested in learning more about preventing bot attacks? Learn more about the solution: https://ow.ly/hF1A50RccCj

Last week we celebrated our one year rebrand anniversary! Our team together at our headquarters in Virginia to take a trip down memory lane, revisiting our product launches, award wins, major events, and more!

What do you hope to see from Vercara in the next year?

Data security is critical for every business, including restaurants! According to Vercara SVP Carlos Morales, restaurant operators could be held more liable than they think if their customers’ data was involved in a data leak. Interested in learning more about data encryption and protection? Check out this article in Nation's Restaurant News for more from Carlos: https://ow.ly/PFkp50Rarpb

Vercara is officially one year old! Since rebranding, this year has been full of big events, new products, award wins, and more! Celebrate with us by checking out some of our major milestones from the past year: https://ow.ly/WPyv50R9sRP

What’s your favorite Vercara moment from the past year?

When new vulnerabilities are discovered in the landscape, it’s essential to remain vigilant and take fast action. In a recent blog post, Enrique Somoza, Director of Product Management – DNS, discusses the vulnerability and Vercara’s proactive response, reinforcing the need for ongoing mitigation and transparency.

Your security is our priority, and we remain committed to maintaining the highest service, integrity, and reliability. Learn more about how we’re fortifying our areas of service against this threat: https://ow.ly/iHiZ50R8jYM

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Ensuring optimal performance and security across all online assets can present a formidable challenge! But proper management through a private can help. Interested in finding out more? Join our DNS expert, Enrique Somoza, on April 11 at 11 a.m. ET to learn about:

🛡️ Techniques for collecting and analyzing DNS data
🛡️ Tools for detecting and mitigating threats
🛡️ Strategies for identifying performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies

Register today to take the first step toward improving your organization’s DNS management: https://ow.ly/L5R150R7r3R

Did you miss us at ? Our team had a great time discussing protection and showcasing our latest innovations. And in case you missed it, we announced the release of , our new comprehensive suite of API security solutions.

Interested in learning more? Request a demo today: https://ow.ly/mbUC50R6ujA

Credit card and cardholder data protection is critical for nearly every online business! To ensure , the Payment Card Industry – Digital Security Standard, or , required strict security guidelines to be put in place by March 30th. Included are 12 key requirements, such as:
🔒 Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data.
🔒 Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.
🔒 Protect all systems against malware and regularly update antivirus software or programs.

Have questions on these standards and staying in compliance? Contact us today: https://vercara.com/contact-us?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=%20social

To wrap up , get to know Anuradha Murugesan, our Senior Software Engineering Manager! Thank you for following along, we are lucky to work with these strong women!

We want to hear from you too! If you’re a woman in tech, who is a woman in the industry that inspires you and why do you love working in tech?

Did you know it's almost ? Today serves as a reminder for organizations to ensure data backup is an essential component of their cybersecurity, helping to safeguard against data loss and ensure business continuity. By prioritizing data protection, organizations can maintain trust, comply with regulations, and mitigate financial risks. 🔒🌐 Learn other ways to secure your online security: https://ow.ly/sO8t50R45Bs

In honor of , get to know Stephanie Richman, our VP of Sales Operations! Stay tuned for our final spotlight coming later this week!

Did you know 53% of organizations are impacted by at least three API attacks per month and 80% of blocked traffic to companies’ systems was API-based?

Left unmanaged and unprotected, applications can contain serious vulnerabilities that could leave your company at risk of an attack! A security solution should provide complete discovery of your attack surface, understand your risk posture, pinpoint areas of remediation, and provide real-time protection.

We have you covered with the launch of , a product suite that protects APIs and web applications from malicious and fraud, all while ensuring regulatory compliance.

UltraAPI protects the entire API security lifecycle via three core offerings:
🔒 UltraAPI Discover
🔒UltraAPI Comply
🔒UltraAPI Bot Manager

Want to learn more about these flexible solutions and how they complement our existing cloud-based WAF solution, ? Read more in the press release: https://ow.ly/7BfW50R2aPA

And if you’re attending this week, don’t forget to stop by our Booth 608 to learn more about our comprehensive WAAP solutions!

Exciting news! Our Partner Program has been awarded the 5-start rating in CRN's 2024 Partner Program Guide for the second year in a row. We're honored that our team's hard work to ensure our partners and their customers receive exceptional security services is being recognized. Learn more about Vercara's program in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/YWkX50R1iNk

The industry is rapidly evolving, with the emergence of AI having a significant impact on the threat landscape and ransomware continuing to become more sophisticated, making detection and protection critical.

In a recent interview with Authority Magazine Vercara SVP Carlos Morales discusses these emerging threats, his experiences in the industry, how to create a successful career, and more!

Check out his feature today: https://ow.ly/Rlwa50QZy0w

Are your employees using their work devices for non-work-related tasks?

According to our recent survey, 60% of employees report using their company devices for personal use!

This can leave your company vulnerable to and other attacks! Interested in learning how your employees may be using company devices? Check out our infographic below for the full findings!

And for tips on how to better protect your organization against social engineering attacks, visit our page here: https://vercara.com/protective-dns?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=%20social

In honor of , get to know Alice Palmer, our Chief Marketing Officer!

Check back throughout the month for more spotlights!

Proper protection is critical to avoid fraud, data loss, and business disruption! Join us at at Booth 608 from 3/25-3/28 to chat about all things API security and bot management, particularly for the and fraud prevention space. Book a meeting with us today: https://ow.ly/6HU550QWPXL

Also, stay tuned for a special product announcement coming the same day as MRC! You won't want to miss it.

Social and political hacktivism has risen in popularity over the years, impacting a range of organizations, industries, and countries in the form of attacks.

Interested in learning more about the current hacktivist group landscape and anticipated outlook for 2024? Join our team on March 21st at 11 a.m. ET for a discussion on prominent groups, motives, techniques, and more! Sign up today: https://ow.ly/rTIZ50QVBFf

In 2023, we detected and mitigated over 13,000 involving the Domain Name System ( )! Though DNS is often overlooked, according to Vercara SVP Carlos Morales, it is the unsung hero that facilitates much of our interconnected lives.

Interested in learning more about DNS and how to mitigate risks? Check out Carlos’ article in TechRadar:

The critical role of DNS in cybersecurity and digital thriving DNS security vital in cybersecurity

Did you miss our recent webinar on navigating management, but want to learn more about security vulnerabilities, scalability challenges, and compliance hurdles? Don’t worry – we have you covered.

Check out the recording and discover how we can help you overcome DNS management challenges:

Navigating DNS Management: Scaling, Securing, and Complying with Ease! - Vercara Navigating the complexities and challenges of DNS management has become a critical concern for organizations in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This recorded webinar explores organizations’ multifaceted difficulties in managing their DNS infrastructure. Key focus areas include: Scalability...

In honor of , get to know Nakisha Dixon, our Vice President of Human Resources!

Check back throughout the month for more spotlights!

Web applications enable digital experiences, but also provide hackers with opportunities to compromise your systems. New online attack vectors and vulnerabilities are discovered every day, creating new ways for bad actors to disrupt your operations and revenue.

In January, there was a 45% increase in total web request traffic through our IT infrastructure compared to December 2023.

Interested in learning more on how web application attacks are evolving? Check out our monthly Web Application Firewall ( ) analysis: https://ow.ly/nFf550QRtUo

Have you been staying up to date with the latest in ? Check out our weekly Open-Source Intelligence report for all you need to know, including:
🔒APT28 hackers target high value organizations with NTLM relay attacks
🔒A FortiGate flaw was used to breach the Dutch Military Network
🔒Hackers are exploiting job boards, stealing millions of resumes and personal data

Don’t wait! Sign up to receive our report today: https://ow.ly/qaQX50QOQSo

Happy International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month! In honor of these important celebrations, throughout March we would like to recognize some of Vercara’s influential women and those women who’ve inspired them to get to where they are today. Stay tuned for our spotlights for Anuradha Murugesan, Nakisha Dixon, Stephanie Richman, and Alice Palmer!

Want to keep up on the latest news? Check out our recent report for all you need to know, including:
🌐LockBit reigns supreme in landscape
🌐Microsoft Teams pushes DarkGate malware via group chats
🌐 FritzFrog has returned with Log4Shell and PWNKit, spreading malware

Don’t wait! Sign up to receive our weekly reports today: https://ow.ly/xCGB50QNxsL

Consumer data protection is top of mind for consumers and governments across the globe!

According to Vercara SVP Carlos Morales, one key way for companies to comply with privacy regulations is to include a range of data management capabilities, such as data inventory, encryption in transit, and rest and role-based access control mechanisms, into future designs.

Check out Carlos’ latest feature in Forbes for more: https://ow.ly/7OaX50QMvnp

Security teams face a constant struggle to have the best tools in place to protect their organizations' most valuable assets – their people – while also preparing the company for emerging threats.

One such threat is social engineering, which accounts for 98% of ! According to our new research, however, nearly half of the individuals we surveyed reported not receiving any training or educational resources from their company on preventing attacks.

Interested in learning more about how to protect your employees and scale your SOC? Join our webinar on March 7 at 11 a.m. ET: https://ow.ly/mVh850QLzJn