Security & Protection

Report

2026 Data Breach Investigations Report

Turn global breach insights into a stronger, more proactive defense for your organization.

Apr 01, 2024

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Article

Manufacturing Cyber Security Breaches: How to Stay Protected

Small manufacturing companies are not immune from the threats to manufacturing cyber security breaches. Learn how to stay protected.

Aug 06, 2026

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Article

Lessons from the RobbinHood Ransomware Attack on Baltimore

The RobbinHood ransomware attack shut down Baltimore and cost the city millions of dollars. How can businesses defend against similar attacks?

Aug 05, 2026

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Article

Help prevent insider threats: Stop data theft & phishing risk

Help protect your business from an insider threat. Use Verizon security solutions, DBIR insights, and data loss prevention to help stop data theft and security breaches.

Jul 21, 2026

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Article

DDoS Attack Prevention: Mitigating Today's Threats

Even the best-equipped cyber security team can find DDoS attack prevention to be overwhelming. The right DDoS protection service can help.

Jul 16, 2026

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White Paper

Improve Government Customer Experience

Bridge the gap between federal agency network infrastructure and constituent expectations. Discover how Verizon’s secure, AI-powered CX solutions and dynamic networks improve federal constituent services and build public trust.

Jul 10, 2026

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Article

Network security solutions with secure access service edge

Discover how network security solutions with secure access service edge (SASE) and zero trust can enhance security at the edge.

Jul 10, 2026

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Report

Verizon 2026 DBIR for Manufacturing

The Verizon 2026 DBIR for Manufacturing reveals that external threat actors with a financial motive drive most breaches. By leveraging malware and hacking actions, they’ve had success compromising internal systems to steal sensitive data, often triggering considerable operational downtime and downstream supply chain disruption.

Jun 26, 2026

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Article

Secure Digital Workplace Solutions: The Elements of Success

The pandemic transformed work and enabled a robust remote working environment. Learn how to maintain secure digital workplace solutions.

Jun 26, 2026

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Report

Verizon 2026 DBIR for Retail

The Verizon 2026 DBIR for Retail shows breaches nearly doubled, driven mainly by external, financial threat actors. Shifting from payment cards, they often use system intrusion and ransomware to target internal corporate data (84%) for monetization.

Jun 26, 2026

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Report

Verizon 2026 DBIR for Healthcare

The Verizon 2026 DBIR for Healthcare shows ransomware-driven system intrusions leading breaches. Malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials to exfiltrate personal data (37%), escalating third-party vendor risks to 32%.

Jun 26, 2026

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Report

2026 Breach Impact Study

Complementing the threat trends detailed in the 2026 DBIR, the 2026 Breach Impact Study analyzes the financial costs of data breaches. Real cyber insurance claims illustrate how incidents can drive massive business interruption losses, ransomware extortion payments, and legal liabilities.

Jun 26, 2026

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Article

A Smarter Path to AI

This Verizon Business thought-leadership brochure, titled "A smarter path to AI: 3 steps we've taken to scale enterprise AI responsibly," describes Verizon's approach to deploying and scaling artificial intelligence (AI) across its business. The document states that Verizon's AI journey has included predictive network optimization, customer experience and supply chain management, and that its approach shifted from aggressive experimentation in 2023 to thoughtful implementation from 2024. It outlines three steps: (1) Set high strategic standards, (2) Proactively embrace change, and (3) Continuous improvement. The brochure presents principles Verizon applies, including implementing a framework that prioritizes ethics, appropriate use of the human-in-the-loop (HITL) approach, treating data governance as a foundation, investing in change management and talent development, and committing to continuous improvement. It describes Verizon's Responsible AI as based on principles of governance, respect for privacy, respect for human rights and responsibility to society, technical robustness and transparency. Example use cases include predictive network maintenance and optimization, an AI-powered agent-assist tool that transcribes and analyzes customer conversations in real time, using AI and machine learning (ML) to proactively prevent fibre cuts, forecasting fibre demand, enhancing the customer experience with AI tools, chatbots, virtual assistants and generative AI, and optimizing the supply chain. The document includes quotes from Shankar Arumugavelu (Executive VP and President of Verizon Global Services) and Michael Raj (Verizon VP AI & Data), and cites four benchmarks for prioritizing use cases: strategic importance, value at stake, technological feasibility and risk. A closing section, "Partners in success," offers an AI scaling checklist covering data science/ML expertise, quality data sets, multidisciplinary AI teams, data lifecycle management, an MLOps platform, ethical standards and governance/compliance, end-to-end model monitoring with KPI tracking, and selecting early-win projects. The document references Verizon's end-to-end network solutions and invites readers to learn more. It carries a 2025 Verizon copyright notice.

Jun 25, 2026

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User Guide

A Holistic Approach To Strengthening Cyber Resilience

This how-to guide provides businesses with an overview of strategies and considerations for strengthening cyber resilience in the face of increasing and evolving cyberthreats. It discusses the growing sophistication of cyberattacks, the expansion of attack surfaces due to digital connectivity and cloud adoption, and the importance of addressing vulnerabilities such as ransomware, zero-day attacks, and shadow IT. The document emphasizes the need for a holistic, tailored approach to cybersecurity—beyond adopting individual solutions like Zero Trust and SASE—by aligning with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 and focusing on both advanced and fundamental security measures. It outlines the importance of customizing security policies to organizational needs, managing complexity and cost, and regularly evaluating security maturity and risk appetite.

Jun 25, 2026

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Analyst Report

What is a Brute-Force Attack? & Tips for Prevention

A brute-force attack played a role in 80% of all hacked data breaches. Learn how brute-force attacks work and how to stop them.

Jun 25, 2026

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Executive Brief

DBIR 2026 Executive Summary

The Verizon DBIR 2026 reveals vulnerability exploitation is now the top breach vector. Maintain strong cybersecurity fundamentals to help protect your business from rising ransomware, third-party risks, and generative AI threats.

Jun 17, 2026

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Executive Brief

DBIR 2026 Executive Summary

The Verizon DBIR 2026 reveals vulnerability exploitation is now the top breach vector. Maintain strong cybersecurity fundamentals to help protect your business from rising ransomware, third-party risks, and generative AI threats.

Jun 17, 2026

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Article

How to Keep Your Smart Factory Secure

Smart factory technology is reshaping the manufacturing industry while exposing organizations to increased cyber risk. Here's how to mitigate those risks.

Jun 04, 2026

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Report

Verizon DBIR 2026

Unpack key metrics from the 2026 Verizon DBIR. Discover critical data on ransomware, third-party supply chain risks, credential abuse and automated AI threat vectors leading to data breaches.

May 18, 2026

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Report

2025 Healthcare Network Research - Infrastructure Risks & Patient Care Business

This market research report, conducted by HIMSS Market Insights in March and April 2025, provides an overview of network infrastructure challenges and considerations among healthcare executives and IT/Technology leaders in the United States. The document details the impact of network reliability and performance issues—such as cyber threats, data breaches, IoT security vulnerabilities, latency, network congestion, and wireless coverage gaps—on patient care and organizational operations. It examines the risks and financial impacts associated with outdated networks, including compliance challenges and limitations from long-term contracts. The report also explores organizational preparedness for increased connectivity demands driven by IoT and AI adoption, and assesses interest in solutions like Neutral Host Networks, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and Private Wireless Networks. Findings are based on responses from 50 qualified decision-makers and influencers, with analysis segmented by job role, organization type, EHR platform, and location. The research was conducted independently, with Verizon not identified as a sponsor.

May 13, 2026

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Presentation

DDoS Shield Service Description 2026

This document is the May 2026 Service Description for Verizon Security Operations Service DDoS Shield, detailing the features, requirements, components, and operational procedures of the DDoS Shield solution. It outlines the service's cloud-based, carrier-agnostic approach to Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) detection and mitigation for enterprise customers, including deployment options for both Verizon Internet Dedicated Services and any eligible ISP connections. The document covers technical aspects such as supported protocols (BGP, GRE, MPLS L3 VPN), clean traffic return methods, service tiers, Always Routed Allowance, analytics and monitoring via a web-based portal, and the role of the Verizon Security Operations Center (SOC). It also specifies service prerequisites, implementation steps, support structure, billing, service level agreements (SLAs), operational readiness testing, and notable constraints or regional availability limitations. The intended audience is enterprise customers seeking DDoS protection for their networks and IP assets.

May 12, 2026

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Article

What Is a Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and How Does It Work?

A secure web gateway (SWG) protects your organization against malware and other threats while enabling communications and virtual collaboration anywhere.

Apr 13, 2026

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Article

Cybersecurity Employee Training Best Practices

The growth of cyber security employee training has followed the rise of cyber attacks. Learn how to ensure your employee security training is done right.

Apr 13, 2026

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Article

Preventing a Supply Chain Attack: How Suppliers Can Mitigate Their Risks

Supply chain attacks are common, as hackers target high value suppliers. Learn how Verizon can help suppliers build a cyber risk-management program.

Apr 13, 2026

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Article

Boost Enterprise Mobile Device Security with Corporate-Liable Device Model

Which is better for enterprise mobile device security—corporate-liable devices or Bring Your-Own Device (BYOD)?

Apr 07, 2026

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Fact Sheet

VBIS Plus And Preferred Tiers Sheet

This document provides an overview of Verizon Business Internet Security, including its Plus and Preferred service tiers, and the Verizon Business Internet Portal. It outlines features such as protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other online threats, as well as content filtering and management options available in the Preferred tier. The document details use cases like blocking access to illegal or inappropriate content, improving productivity, and managing security configurations and reports through the portal. It is intended for business audiences seeking information on available security features, service options, and management capabilities for their internet connections.

Apr 07, 2026

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Flyer

MobileWall Education - 2025

MobileWall Education is a Trusted Partner for More Than 800 School Districts

Apr 03, 2026

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Article

What Is Network Security, and How Can It Keep Your Business Safe?

Your network sits at the heart of your business. But it's under attack. Here's why network security matters for SMBs and what best practice looks like.

Mar 18, 2026

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Article

Cybersecurity Resilience: Why All Business Internet Is Not Equal

Learn why optimizing cybersecurity resilience starts with selecting the right business internet provider.

Mar 18, 2026

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Article

Why First Responders Need Rugged Phones and Reliable Networks

When first responders arrive on the scene, seconds count. That's why they need rugged phones and robust, reliable networks. Here's what that entails.

Mar 06, 2026

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Article

What Is Phishing, and How Do I Prevent Attacks?

Find out what phishing is and how to mitigate it with this handy guide.

Feb 26, 2026

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Article

What is a Crisis Intervention Team & Are They Necessary

Crisis intervention teams are trained professionals who organize crisis screenings, community resources and more. Learn why they're needed more than ever.

Feb 20, 2026

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Solutions Brief

Cyber Security Consulting: Mitigate Risk & Threat Protection

Get expert cyber security consulting on threat intelligence, risk assessment & incident response. We help you deploy SASE & Zero Trust solutions. Learn more.

Jan 09, 2026

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White Paper

Cybersecurity ransomware in education

Dec 17, 2025

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Article

The History of Phishing Attacks

The evolution of phishing has seen attackers graduate from swiping AOL user passwords to targeting entire governments. Learn why education remains the best defense.

Dec 17, 2025

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Article

Construction Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions

Construction cybersecurity challenges are increasing as the industry digitizes. Learn how proactive training and data management solutions can help.

Dec 17, 2025

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Article

How to Boost Campus Safety and Security with Technology

For campus safety and security, 5G can help colleges use advanced tools that keep campus police on top of threats.

Dec 16, 2025

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Infographic

The trillion-dollar transformation

AI spending is projected to grow at double the rate of overall digital technology spending, contributing over $7.6 trillion to the global economy by the end of 2027.

Dec 12, 2025

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Infographic

Generative AI to Agentic AI: Network Infrastructure Solutions

Power the evolution from Gen AI to Agentic AI with Verizon AI Connect. Secure the robust network infrastructure solutions needed to support autonomous agents and scale enterprise AI workloads.

Dec 12, 2025

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White Paper

5G Network Security for Enterprises & Public Sector

Explore the security comparison of 5G standalone (SA) with 4G LTE. Learn how Verizon’s 5G security aligns with NIST, CISA, and 3GPP frameworks, highlighting features like network slicing and enhanced device security.

Dec 11, 2025

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Flyer

Cybersecurity Solutions For Small Businesses

This flyer provides information about Verizon's cybersecurity solutions designed for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), addressing the challenges these organizations face from cybercriminals, such as phishing attacks and vulnerabilities. It outlines the importance of cybersecurity for SMBs, highlights the difficulty in identifying appropriate security measures, and describes Verizon's portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and expertise in network security and threat intelligence.

Dec 10, 2025

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