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Take a look at the latest mentions of Hornetsecurity in the media. See what our company leadership and security experts have to say about the cybersecurity industry; the best ways to keep your users and date safe, secure and up-to-date; and company and product updates – as reported in a variety of publications worldwide.
How can businesses avoid cybersecurity blind spots in 2025?
Mar 2025
In an article for Digitalisation World, Dr. Yvonne Bernard highlights that cybersecurity in 2025 goes beyond technology; it requires a foundation of vigilance, accountability, and a proactive mindset. She emphasizes that businesses implementing a culture of security awareness, enforcing strict access controls, and promoting leadership-driven accountability will be best positioned to stay resilient against evolving cyber threats.
Digitalisation World
Hornetsecurity named Top Player in Radicati’s Secure Email – Market Quadrant 2025
24 Mar 2025
Hornetsecurity has been named a Top Player in Radicati’s Secure Email – Market Quadrant 2025, an annual report issued to illustrate how individual vendors fit within this technology market. This research study explains that “Top Players are the current market leaders with products that offer, both breadth and depth of functionality, as well as possess a solid vision for the future. Top Players shape the market with their technology and strategic vision.”
The Radicati Group
Security Awareness Training: AI should personalize learning
18 Mar 2025
In today’s digital landscape, Security Awareness Training has become essential. Dr. Yvonne Bernard CTO of Hornetsecurity explains how AI enhances security training. By analyzing large amounts of data and identifying patterns, AI technology can increase the effectiveness of sophisticated and personalised training for each employee’s need, ultimately improving overall security awareness.
Security Insider
Over 400 million unwanted and malicious emails were received by businesses in 2024
15 Mar 2025
Tech Radar was one of the various publications covering the release of Hornetsecurity’s 2025 Cybersecurity Report. The report highlights the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with a rise in malicious emails and sophisticated credential theft methods.
Tech Radar
Tax Season Scams: Outsmart AI-Powered Fraud Before It Outsmarts You
15 Mar 2025
In an interview with Forbes, Alain Constantineau, VP North America at Hornetsecurity, discusses how to deal with the increasing risk posed by threat actors impersonating key personnel; such as finance and HR officers and executives, to trick employees into releasing sensitive information.
Forbes
AI inclusivity
13 Mar 2025
The role of AI in driving cybersecurity transformation will continue to expand as it becomes more inclusive. Andy Syrewicze shares his insights on the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and its significant impact on business cybersecurity, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Business Reporter
HR has key role in breaking down tech’s silent barriers for women
13 Mar 2025
On the occasion of Women’s International Day, Dr. Yvonne Bernard emphasizes that diversity is not just possible at the highest levels of tech, but also a necessity for building strong, innovative and effective teams.
Benefits Expert
Accelerate Action: Women in Tech
8 Mar 2025
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, SheCanCode gathered inspiring quotes from influential women in the tech industry. Among them is Hornetsecurity CTO, Dr. Yvonne Bernard, who emphasizes the significant impact that one’s community has on career choices.
SheCanCode
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Challenges and Strategies for Businesses
7 Mar 2025
In an era of rapid technological advancement, cybersecurity is a critical foundation for business protection. Carlos Vieira, Country Manager of Hornetsecurity for Iberia, Italy, and Latin America, provides Canal CEO with an exclusive analysis of the primary threats facing organizations today and strategies for mitigating these risks.
Canal CEO
Email security challenges and cloud-based security strategies
6 Mar 2025
BrandSpot interviews Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, data protection, and cloud security. Andy provides insights on the latest threats, best practices, and innovative solutions that businesses must adopt to stay protected.
BrandSpot Podcast – Global Brands Magazine
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Strategy adjustments in the face of market developments in France
4 Mar 2025
In an interview with Channel Biz, Christophe Malapris, VP Sales France at Hornetsecurity, and Delphine Berger, Head of Channel France, discuss the company’s transition in strategy and corporate goals.
Channel Biz
Adopting a Zero Trust strategy to protect healthcare workers and patients
3 Mar 2025
In an article for pmfarma, Carlos Vieria provides a recommendation for adopting a Zero Trust strategy, with a special focus on protecting healthcare workers and patients.
PMFARMA
Artificial Intelligence: Poison or Antidote for Business?
Feb 2025
LeMondeInformatique interviews Romain Basset, Technical and Strategic Director at Hornetsecurity, about the dual nature of AI adoption in the corporate world. He discusses how artificial intelligence can drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage, while also identifying significant challenges such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ethical concerns, and potential disruptions to workforce dynamics.
LeMondeInformatique
Cyber risks that will threaten our digital future
26 Feb 2025
In an article for IAVC World, Daniel Hofmann explains the cyber risks that can threaten our digital future, stressing that proactive action is required at all levels. Ensuring cybersecurity awareness should be a shared responsibility, integrated into schools, universities and workplaces to build a more secure digital future.
IAVC World
Deepfakes, a growing threat to banks in the era of GenAI
20 Feb 2025
In a guest article for Forbes, Romain Basset, Technical and Strategic Director at Hornetsecurity, explores the rise of deepfake technology in the banking sector. He emphasizes that while generative AI enhances efficiency, it also equips cybercriminals to create sophisticated deepfakes. To counteract these threats, he advocates for comprehensive employee training programs, positioning staff as the first line of defence against such attacks.
Forbes.fr
DMARC Management Tools: The Key to Smooth Email Authentication
18 Feb 2025
In an article for Cloud Awards Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, explains the importance of DMARC management tools to improve email deliverability. Moreover, using a centralised platform helps businesses ensure consistency and security across all email systems.
The Cloud Awards
New Safety Report Urges Policy Changes While AI Advances at a Rapid Pace
18 Feb 2025
Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, was one of the experts interviewed about the growing risks brought about by rapid AI advancements. He explains that while gen-AI enhances business efficiency, there has been a rise in AI-generated sophisticated phishing attacks. He weighed in that this technology can also be used as a force for good: powering best-in-class threat detection and response.
Hosting Advice
Copilot: Game-Changer for Productivity or Security Threat?
11 Feb 2025
In this guest article, Daniel Blank, COO at Hornetsecurity, examines the dual nature of AI tools like Microsoft’s Copilot. Observing that while they can boost workplace efficiency and streamline tasks, they can also introduce significant security vulnerabilities, he highlights the need for robust security strategies to mitigate data leak risks.
The Cloud Awards
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025
7 Feb 2025
eChannelNews asks Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, for his predictions for 2025. He highlights the escalating sophistication of cyber threats and the need for robust, innovative defences with AI-powered threat detection.
eChannelNews
Cybercrime threatens Germany’s medium-sized businesses like never before
7 Feb 2025
In an interview with Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten, Daniel Hoffman, CEO of Hornetsecurity, emphasizes that a proactive approach is essential for securing businesses. He advocates for anticipating cyberattacks through the implementation of robust systems and streamlined processes, which not only enhances operational efficiency but also saves time, effort, and money.
Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten
Maximizing the security of every organization
7 Feb 2025
In an exclusive interview with Forum INCYBER Europe, Daniel Hoffman, CEO of Hornetsecurity, discusses the group’s focus on the French market while looking at the biggest cybersecurity challenges ahead and highlighting the critical importance of adopting a “single-platform approach” to help organizations maximize security and streamline their defence strategies.
Forum INCYBER Europe (FIC)
Email authentication is a key to success in marketing departments
6 Feb 2025
In an article for Marketing4ecommerce, Carlos Vieira, Country Manager at Hornetsecurity highlights the critical importance of email authentication for protecting brand reputation and ensuring the success of e-commerce operations. It is necessary to implement protocols such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to secure email communications, prevent phishing, and enhance deliverability.
Marketing4ecommerce
Optimize MSP Security: How to Safeguard Microsoft 365
5 Feb 2025
MSP expert Richard Tubb and Adrien Gendre, Chief Product Officer at Hornetsecurity, investigate the essentials of securing Microsoft 365 environments for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). With growing threats such as email phishing, ransomware, and complex compliance issues, client data needs to be protected more than ever.
Tubblog – The Hub for MSPs
The Importance of Email Authentication
30 Jan 2025
Alan Shimel, Co-founder & CEO of TechStrong.tv, interviews Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, to discuss the importance of email authentication in protecting a brand’s reputation. The conversation explores the benefits of implementing DMARC, along with the challenges organizations face in securing their email channels.
TechStrong.tv
Hornetsecurity Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Innovative, Adaptive Training in Cybersecurity Education and its Market-leading Position
29 Jan 2025
Hornetsecurity has been recognized as a leader in the latest Frost & Sullivan Radar for Human Risk Management (HRM) and has earned Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 EMEA Company of the Year recognition for its strong overall performance in the Human Risk Management industry.
Frost & Sullivan
Cyber Security over 2025 and Beyond
23 Jan 2025
In an interview with IT Security Wire, Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, explains what enterprises need to be ready for in terms of cyber risks and advanced security solutions.
IT Security Wire
Deep Fakes Are Plaguing the Banking Industry — How Can We Stop This?
21 Jan 2025
In a guest article for AIthority, Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, explains that through the manipulation of audio and video content, deepfakes can enable highly sophisticated financial fraud, jeopardizing both security and customer trust. He recommends having effective employee training using a “mindset-skillset-toolset” approach and emphasizes that well-prepared employees are the crucial first line of defence against emerging attacks.
AIthority
Cyberattacks explode at Hydro-Québec
16 Jan 2025
In the light of persistent cyberattacks against Hydro-Québec over the past four years, Alain Constantineau, security expert and VP Canada at Hornetsecurity speaks to La Tribune about the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure.
La Tribune
Vade Japan’s “DMARC Manager” simplifies the setup and management of anti-spoofing email protection
14 Jan 2025
Keizo Hikawa at IT Leaders was one of the journalists to cover the launch of Hornetsecurity’s DMARC Manager in Japan. DMARC Manager is a solution that simplifies the complexity of setting up and maintaining best practices in email authentication.
IT Leaders
Cybersecurity: Half a billion emails to businesses contain potential cyberattacks
14 Jan 2025
Maddyness reports on Hornetsecurity’s annual Cybersecurity Report 2025, highlighting persistent threats across all industries. In an interview, Romain Basset focuses on the importance of adopting a Zero Trust mindset to strengthen security culture and protect businesses from evolving threats.
Maddyness
Phishing Remains the Scourge of Businesses
14 Jan 2025
Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity, is featured in Computing Security Magazine to discuss Hornetsecurity’s Cybersecurity Report 2025. He highlights emerging threats, emphasizing the growing risk of targeted social engineering attacks. He advises business to remain vigilant and adopt proactive security measures to counter evolving cyber risks.
Computing Security Magazine
25 years after the Y2K bug, cybersecurity faces future digital challenges
6 Jan 2025
In the article for Journal Du Net, Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services at Hornetsecurity, discusses cybersecurity trends 25 years after the Y2K bug. Advancements like generative AI and quantum computing bring innovation but also amplify risks such as AI-driven attacks, identity theft via deepfakes, and vulnerabilities in connected devices. He emphasizes proactive approaches to safeguard digital infrastructures.
Journal du Net
How to Enhance Cyber Resilience With Security Awareness Training
2 Jan 2025
Cybersecurity awareness plays an important role in strengthening an organization’s cyber resilience. Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services, explains that empowering employees to identify cyber threats is the first step in building an effective human firewall. Having comprehensive, ongoing security awareness training programs will defend and secure organizations against ransomware, viruses and sophisticated phishing attempts.
Training Industry