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 ...

What you need to know: Vulnerability exploitation surged by nearly 3X (180%) last year.Ransomware and the meteoric rise of extortion techniques accounted for a third (32%) of all breaches.More than two-thirds (68%) of breaches involve a non-malicious human element.30,458 security incidents and 10,626 confirmed breaches were analyzed in 2023—a two-fold increase over 2022.Verizon security by the numbers: 4,200+ networks managed globally, 34 trillion raw logs processed/year, and 9 security operation centers ar ...

What you need to know: More than two-thirds (68%) of breaches globally involve a non-malicious human action.Vulnerability exploitation experienced 180% growth vs 2023.On average it took organisations about 55 days to patch 50% of their critical vulnerabilities. LONDON, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today released the results of its 17th annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which analysed 8,302 security incidents in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), of which 6,005 (mo ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that covered Oklahoma this past weekend, Verizon is donating $20,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts in Oklahoma. "Our hearts go out to the families impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes this weekend in Southern and Central Oklahoma," said Michelle R. Miller, SVP and Market President, Verizon. "Our Verizon Credo states we run to a crisis. By providing this contribution to the Amer ...

photobyphmTelecommunication businesses have historically been seen as popular choices of income investors thanks to their high dividend yields, even as the growth has peaked for most. Yet, the businesses have been out of favor, ever since the Fed hiked interest rates to 525 basis points in just 16 months, to fight inflation. The reason is twofold: Telcos require major capex investments in their infrastructure to keep up with the breakthroughs in technology, piling up debt which acts as an anchor on fut ...

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business, in collaboration with Nokia, is heading to Chicago to showcase the latest technologies driving business innovation and powering business growth at the first Innovation Session of 2024. This invite-only event will follow a curated program highlighting the transformative impact of 5G and other applications through immersive demonstrations of current and forward-looking use cases. "We're excited to bring our Innovation Sessions back to Soldier Fiel ...

Starting May 7, visit participating stores across the country to get the exclusive mercado bag designed by Hija de tu Madre as a gift with purchase NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is the month of Mom at Verizon. We have offers that allow you to save big by gifting mom the latest tech, entertainment and accessories to stay connected year-round. And beginning May 7, you can also score a limited-edition Mother's Day mercado bag designed by Hija de tu Madre founder Patty Delgado when you stop b ...

NEED TO KNOW: Verizon will serve as presenting partner for Fan Appreciation Weekend, a special weekend of unique fan experiences and activations to thank fans for their support, for both the Dash and Dynamo in 2024.Additional experiences, presented by Verizon, include a pre-game festival as part of Hispanic Heritage Night.Verizon will be featured on both the Dash and Dynamo training tops for the season.The starting XI lineup, the go-to source for rosters and additional details prior to kickoff, will be pres ...

Verizon's big-time dividend is on an increasingly sustainable foundation.Verizon (VZ 1.17%) pays a monster dividend. The telecom giant yields 6.7%, several times above the S&P 500's 1.4% dividend yield.On one hand, a high dividend yield is often a warning sign that the payout is at a higher risk of getting cut if market conditions deteriorate. However, that couldn't be farther from the truth for Verizon's healthy and secure dividend. That's one of the many reasons I continue to buy shares of the big-time di ...

NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) as a recipient of the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award in the Energy Management category. This marks the 12th consecutive year that Verizon has been recognized by ENERGY STAR® for its ongoing leadership in protecting the environment through its numerous energy efficient milestones and achievements. Verizon has achieved 677 ENER ...