Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get worse, security firm FireEye broke the news that the compromise of a software solution by IT solutions provider SolarWinds had resulted in security breaches across the public and private sector, at dozens of companies and government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Justice, Defense, and the Center for Disease Control.
The National Security Agency, the main body tasked with protecting government assets from hackers, did not detect the breach. FireEye did—after discovering that it, too, had been hacked. Some security experts and U.S. government officials have described it as the worst security incident in the past few years.
This is not the first time that an attack spread spread across many organizations and sectors. Consider the NotPetya ransomware outbreak in 2017: the attackers managed to spread the infection after breaching the servers of Ukrainian software company MeDoc and inserting a malicious payload into its tax processing program, which was used by many of the victims.
The SolarWinds breach was a wake-up call for all those who have not begun to consider the reality that, security-wise, we live in a totally different world. You just need to look at the numbers to see how bad things can get.
According to SolarWinds, as many as 18,000 of its customers have downloaded the trojanized version of the Orion platform that the hackers uploaded to its servers, even though the ultimate targets were the U.S. government and specific companies like FireEye. In the NotPetya outbreak, the primary targets of the attackers were Ukrainian government bodies, but the ransomware also ended up locking hundreds of thousands of computers at other organizations in the span of a few days.
With digitization and internet connectivity spreading to all sectors of life, business, and politics, the meaning of peace and security has changed monumentally. Cyber-battles have come to every home and office, industrial control systems, public transportation, personal vehicles, and every piece of a nation’s physical and digital infrastructure.
The nature and identity of the fighters and battles have changed a lot, too. Today, nation-states hide behind faceless hacker groups that are hard to pinpoint and even harder to link to governments, and their activities blend into those by cybercriminals that are primarily after money.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, where software systems, web services, APIs, and the IoT have created a complex web of interconnected ecosystems, every security incident can have ripple effects and spread across many nodes and geographical locations. Companies like SolarWinds or MeDoc, which are relatively unknown to the general public, can end-up becoming windows to national crises because their services are used by many private and public entities.
The key point is that, in our increasingly connected world, we all have a vested interest in promoting security and making sure every piece of software and hardware is secure. Just think of the various applications you use every day at home and work. Think of the multitude of on-cloud and -premise applications that keep your enterprise online and working. Any one of them failing can lead to a chain reaction of security incidents.
Success is no longer an individual achievement. Even if you develop the most secure software, even if you’re FireEye, you’ll fail if the hardware, software, and services you rely on are insecure.
So, what is the remedy? First, we must acknowledge that we’re all in this together. Then, we must act uniformly to secure personal, enterprise, and government networks. While this might sound easier said than done, there are concrete steps that can help us move toward this goal.
One necessary step would be to promote and augment collaboration in dealing with cybersecurity incidents and threat actors. The past few years have seen some positive developments on this front in the form of threat intelligence sharing, where government agencies and private firms consolidate threat indicators and indicators of compromise (IoC) such as IP addresses, domains, binary signatures, and malware source code. These concerted efforts have helped discover the identity and source of many attacks and reduce the response time. Threat intelligence sharing should be complemented with transparency and responsible disclosure.
At the same time, we need to establish a culture of safeguards at every organization that is either developing or using software (that practically means everyone). The need for secure encryption practices, encrypted storage of data, strong authentication options, and proper security policies are often highlighted after an organization is breached when it’s too late. That needs to change.
While we continue to compete for market share and customers, we should also compete for better security standards. Companies should not be valued only for their growth and revenue, but also for the security of their data and infrastructure.
In order for organizations to prevent becoming the next victim of a breach due to unauthorized third-party user access, as has happened in prominent recent breaches, a strong security posture built around privileged access management (PAM) and identity governance and administration (IGA) is critical.
Many companies struggle to implement some of the most basic PAM and IAM practices when managing third-party users, such as immediately deprovisioning users and ensuring rules for managing access (such as not sharing accounts and credentials) are being followed.
To select a suitable PAM solution for your business, you need to think about a variety of factors. We’ve talked to several industry professionals to get their insight on the topic.
PAM is a key component in an organization’s security strategy and protects accounts that, should they be compromised, can inflict the most damage. Here are four considerations when selecting a PAM solution:
Ease of implementation and speed of deployment: There are a litany of examples of technology solutions failing to deliver anticipated benefits because they were not fully implemented, so your chosen PAM solution should easily integrate with the existing technology stack and enable rapid roll-out. SaaS or hybrid PAM solutions can expedite roll-out and time-to-value.
Ease of use: The PAM solution will only deliver ROI if it’s adopted. Difficulty and complexity in use risk the solution being ignored or circumvented. Choose a solution that ensures low friction for privileged users and potentially one that can run in the background.
Ease of integration: The PAM solution should be compatible with all application types, from on-premise Windows desktop to cloud apps. It must integrate and be interoperable with third-party solutions, such as your Access Management and SIEM solution, to maximise your security investments.
Privileged account discovery: The PAM solution should be capable of auto-discovering privileged accounts, ensuring none fly below the radar and present an attack vector.
Ease of implementation, integration, and use, combined with auto-discovery, provide the best opportunity to realise the benefits of your security investment.
Before choosing a PAM solution for their business, the first question a CISO should ask themselves is what it is that they aim to protect? Adopting PAM is as much about mindset and approach as it is about technology.
Thousands of PAM programme engagements with the world’s largest organizations have cemented our view that the best way to protect the business is first to identify critical data and assets, then assess the paths that an attacker might take to compromise them. This sounds obvious but it is not yet the common practise that it should be.
Privileges identities, credentials, secrets and accounts are found throughout IT infrastructure, whether this be on-premises, multi-cloud or a mix thereof. The ones that allow access to your critical data and assets are what the initial focus should be on. Once these are determined, there are a number of essential features that apply:
Ease of implementation, ease of use, and ease of integration. The latter is essential. Look for integrations with your existing vendor stack.
Cloud readiness is key. You are likely going to be moving applications into the cloud. Their privileged access needs to be secured.
Session management and recording.
Credential management for humans, applications, servers and machines.
PAM is a way of governing and controlling users and accounts with elevated access privileges. This is done to protect an organization’s most critical systems and resources, from external and internal threats, by reducing their attack surface.
Like so much organizational change, choosing a PAM solution requires considerable analysis of requirements and definition of why this is important for the organization and what the end goal is.
Three considerations key to the selection process are:
Know which requirements fall above and below the line. Most customers only use a very small subset of PAM functionality, so leverage the 80/20 rule. Identify the primary use cases for your organization which will deliver the bulk of the value, and hold off on the rest so you don’t try to do too much. Are the requirements compliance driven? Or use case/value driven? How is success measured?
Ensure resources are in place not just for deployment, but ongoing management. Many PAM deployments fail due to complexity and a lack of internal resourcing to operate a system and required processes after going live.
PAM is one component of a successful identity and access strategy, so consider integration and consolidation. Does your organization need a discrete PAM solution because it has specialised or complex requirements? Or does consolidation with the identity layer make sense?
While being a perimeter-less organization might be advantageous from a business perspective, it increases the complexity of safeguarding an organization from cyber threats.
It’s important for businesses to consider how their PAM solution will work with their employees, but it’s just as important to consider how a chosen PAM solution can apply to workers outside of the organization as well. Especially now, as the number of non-employee workers – from vendors and contractors to non-human entities like bots, IoT devices and RPAs – oftentimes outnumbers the actual, full-time employees within an organization.
Whereas an employee is given certain privileges and access upon employment and has said privileges and accesses altered as he or she advances in his or her position and revoked upon termination of employment, non-employee workers – and moreover non-human workers – will typically have their accounts deactivated upon completion or termination of work.
However, that non-human account’s access privileges are either ignored or left intact. This opens up the organization to potential cyber risks and gives cybercriminals the ability to exploit the orphaned accounts for unauthorized access privileges. Given how different the life cycles of employee and non-employee workers are, organizations will want to ensure that their PAM solutions align with the monitoring and management of those lifecycles.
I recommend enterprises take a two-pronged approach to selecting their next PAM solution.
First, buyers should be thinking with the future in mind. We’re seeing rapid changes to IT infrastructure and application portfolios as companies complete digital transformations. Any new solution an organization considers must provide the agility to adapt and cover ongoing enterprise and PAM needs.
Buyers should also keep in mind that critical applications are no longer on-premise, and sensitive data is now in the cloud. So, their next solution needs to focus on privileged access for those cloud applications and take a “no asset left behind” approach towards identity, whether users are human or silicon identities.
Second, buyers should be seeking more value through improved security. The changes to enterprise infrastructure mean they should consider modern ways to secure privileged access — such as breaking away from traditional PAM approaches, including jump boxes and accounts with standing privileges. Instead, they should look towards a cloud-based solution to increase flexibility and deliver higher ROI by reducing infrastructure overhead and upgrade costs.
Modern converged identity solutions that bring IGA and PAM under one roof can provide excellent value while simultaneously improving security across the IT ecosystem.
Trend Micro shared results from a study that reveals systemic challenges with security integration into business processes. The report includes the top ways to drive engagement and agreement around cybersecurity strategies within an organization.
The study found that only 23% of organizations prioritize the alignment of security with key business initiatives. Here are three key recommendations to remedy this core challenge:
Add a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to improve business-security alignment.
Build a top-down, measurable program to help CISOs better communicate with their boards.
Change reporting structures so CISOs report direct to their CEO.
Security still viewed as primarily a technology area
The study also found that when board members are more educated and engaged in the cybersecurity function, they ask tougher questions, dig deeper into issues, and are more likely to make the leap from technical to business issues.
82% of survey respondents claimed that cyber risk has increased in the past two years, thanks primarily to a rise in threats, an expanding corporate attack surface and the fact that business processes are more dependent than ever on technology.
Yet despite the rapid adoption of digital transformation processes in the past year, security is still viewed as primarily (41%) or entirely (21%) a technology area.
Board members and cybersecurity prioritization
The lack of cybersecurity prioritization of security is particularly true in the boardroom. Although 85% of respondents claimed that the board of directors are more engaged in security decisions and strategy than two years ago, often those executives are passively drawn in because of a major breach, new compliance requirements or the creation of a security program by a CISO.
In fact, 44% of respondents indicated that their board of directors have limited involvement in many critical cybersecurity operations. This lack of engagement means many boards are only prepared to fund the bare minimum to meet requirements for compliance and protection.
“Striving for ‘good enough’ security is frankly not good enough given today’s cyber risk landscape. This report mirrors many of my conversations with CISOs highlighting that lack of boardroom engagement can lead to poor cyber hygiene, and security that is not properly integrated into business processes,” said Ed Cabrera, chief cybersecurity officer for Trend Micro.
“We can only create a culture of cybersecurity if CEOs and corporate directors lead by example. Every employee must believe they have a role in protecting the organization.”
European companies that accelerate both their digital and sustainability transitions are likely to recover faster and emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, according to a report from Accenture.
The research finds that European business leaders expect to return to their pre-pandemic profit levels in 18 months on average.
According to the report, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a divergence in European companies’ resilience and growth prospects:
49% of European companies have been reporting revenue or profit decline for the past 12 months and don’t expect any improvement in the next 12 months.
19% of European companies had strong financial performance before the pandemic but now expect negative revenue or profit growth in the next 12 months. The report refers to these companies as “falling angels.”
32% of European companies expect to deliver profitable growth in the next 12 months. The report refers to these companies as “tomorrow’s leaders.”
How to be among “tomorrow’s leaders”
The report indicates that companies leading in both digital adoption and sustainable practices are nearly three times more likely than other companies to be among “tomorrow’s leaders,” thereby recovering faster and emerging stronger from the crisis.
“Digital transformation defined the business landscape in the 2010s, and companies that led this transformation at speed and scale won the day,” said Jean-Marc Ollagnier, CEO of Accenture in Europe.
“We are entering a decade that ushers in a new wave of business change defined by the sustainability transition. How European companies manage this ‘twin transformation’ will determine how quickly they will recover from the crisis and how well they will be positioned to sustain growth in the post-pandemic world.”
According to the research, 45% of European businesses are prioritizing investment in both digital transformation and sustainability. Specifically, 40% of European respondents plan to make large investments in artificial intelligence, 37% plan to make large investments in cloud, and 31% are rebalancing their investments to focus more on sustainable business models.
European companies uncertain about 2021 growth targets
The report notes that 45% of European businesses expect to achieve their 2021 growth targets. Those in the United Kingdom, France and Germany are among the most optimistic, with 59%, 52% and 51% of respondents in those countries, respectively, expecting to achieve their 2021 targets.
Respondents in Italy and Spain are among the most pessimistic, with only 34% and 31% of them, respectively, expecting to hit their 2021 growth targets.
“Even companies that recognize the business opportunity to accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions face barriers at different stages of this twin transformation journey,” Ollagnier said.
“Those challenges include defining a viable business model around sustainable practices and products, freeing up resources to better mobilize the organization, and moving rapidly from pilot and siloed projects to large-scale and enterprise-wide initiatives.”
Strategic steps a company must take to successfully execute a twin transformation
Fostering ecosystem-based business models driven by sustainability and enabled by technology: Twin transformation leaders already generate more than 10% of their revenues this way.
Combining resources to scale technology applications to sustainable practices: Twin transformation leaders invest more in innovation across the board, allocating more than 10% of their annual revenue to research and development. They also recognize that sustainability and technology are not separate priorities.
Leading, empowering and nurturing talent: Twin transformation leaders take responsibility for the continued employability of their people. They spare no effort in reskilling/upskilling their workforce, understanding that building and nurturing talent is essential to turning transformation into tangible business value.
“There is a reason why DNA is a double helix,” Ollagnier said. “The spiralling structure of the molecule that is the basis of life is critical for replication, adaptation — and flourishing. It is a powerful metaphor for business amid two parallel transitions twisting the laws of evolution in dynamic yet unstoppable ways: digital transformation and sustainability.
“European businesses that continue down a well-trodden path will watch others gain a competitive edge by exploiting dynamic interactions at the heart of their DNA. Or they can join them by unlocking the value that lies in blending innovative technology with Europe’s traditional strengths of sustainability, solidarity and purpose.”
The global 5G core market size is projected to grow from $630 million in 2020 to $9.497 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 72.0% during the forecast period, according to ResearchAndMarkets.
The 5G core market is gaining traction due to the evolution of cellular network technology, which has offered higher data speeds and lower latency. The 5G core market is gaining traction due to its cloud-native and service-based architecture that will improve the modularity of products with greater emphasis on low latency, URLLC, eMBB, and mMTC offerings.
The managed services segment to grow at the highest CAGR
Managed services in the 5G core market outsource a complete network or a part of it on a proactive management basis to improve the network operations and reduce the organizational expenses. These services outsource solutions related to network security, and storage, desktop, server, hosting, applications, and mobile device management.
As the 5G core market is in its initial phase, most vendors are not capable of providing a standalone solution and its associate services to the customers. This enforces them to manage a few of the services from vendors who are experts in providing those to deliver the required services to the customers.
Enterprises segment to grow at the highest CAGR
Enterprises are undergoing digital transformation across different industries. Businesses are in various stages of implementing new technologies to develop new solutions, improve service delivery, increase operational efficiency, reduce cost, gain competitive advantage, and meet rising customer expectations.
5G will soon make it into the list of technologies enterprise will consider, with standalone 5G solutions that will enable various new industrial applications, such as robotics, big data analytics, IIoT and AR/VR in engineering and design, as well as new ways to provide remote support and training.
APAC region to record the highest growing region in the 5G core market
APAC has several growing economies, such as China, India, and Japan, which are expected to register high growth in the 5G core market. These countries have always supported and promoted industrial and technological growth. Also, they possess a developed technological infrastructure, which is promoting the adoption of 5G core solutions across all industry verticals.
The network market in APAC is driven by the growing acceptance of cloud-based solutions, emerging technologies such as the IoT, and big data analytics and mobility. APAC is one of the biggest markets for connected devices.
42% of global consumers use a free FinTech app or platform. Of those, 50% do not know if the app they use sells their data.
ESET has explored the topic of data security in the consumer segment of its global financial technology (FinTech) research, surveying 10,000 consumers across the UK, US, Australia, Japan and Brazil.
Consumers were asked a series of questions on the topics of financial technology and cybersecurity. The research reveals interesting findings about how consumers protect their sensitive information when using financial technology applications. Respondents were also asked to rate their tech proficiency as basic, intermediate or advanced, to provide further insight.
Few read terms and conditions
The research shows that, in addition to the large volume of consumers who do not know if their data is being sold, only 31% of people say they read the terms and conditions of FinTech apps before downloading, and only 29% read the privacy policy.
These results shed light on the actions consumers around the world are taking – or are not taking – to protect themselves and their finances, and that many may be vulnerable to cyberthreats as a result.
48% of all consumers do not use a VPN, and 42% of consumers log in to their financial applications on public Wi-Fi. Even among the 1 in 5 consumers worldwide who rate themselves as advanced in tech proficiency, 31% do not use a password manager.
FinTech apps adopters and non-adopters
Interestingly, of the 22% of respondents who can be classified as “FinTech adopters” (those who use four or more FinTech applications), 93% do have security software installed on at least some of their devices.
At the same time, for “FinTech non-adopters” (those who use one to three apps), this percentage goes down to 85%. This could indicate that the consumers who are more interested in utilizing FinTech applications are more conscious of taking cybersecurity precautions when it comes to their personal finances.
Commenting on the results, Ignacio Sbampato, chief business officer at ESET, said, “Protecting consumers’ sensitive and financial data has never been more important. Financial technology has a role to play on the journey to personal and societal economic recovery, and it is vital that FinTech solutions and their users are adequately protected.”
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Cloudreach announced the launch of Cloudreach DevOps as a Service. This new offering combines Cloudreach development and operations, making them available ‘as a Service’ via a simple and flexible subscription model.
DevOps as a Service is the first of its kind in the market, and fundamentally changes how cloud IT services are consumed to make it easy for enterprises to adopt cloud native technologies and practices.
Dave Chapman, Head of Strategy and Professional Services at Cloudreach, said: “Cloudreach DevOps as a Service brings a DevOps and cloud engineering skill set to any enterprise, whether they are new to the cloud or far along their modernization journey.
“Companies that undergo cloud transformation are better able to adapt to disruption, explore and innovate faster. This service helps technology leaders get the right skills in place, at the right time, and scale up and down to suit their changing requirements.”
Cloud acceleration
DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development and IT operations, removing the barriers between these traditionally siloed teams. Under a DevOps model, development and operations teams work together across the entire software application life cycle, from development and test through deployment to operations.
More than a decade after the introduction of cloud computing, many enterprises still find themselves suffering from the symptoms of legacy IT and legacy partners. Cloudreach DevOps as a Service makes cloud outsourcing easy by providing flexible engineering squads as a monthly subscription service.
The new offering is designed to help technology leaders accelerate their cloud initiatives, embrace true DevOps within their teams, and help their organizations become more cloud native.
Cloudreach DevOps as a Service provides a core DevOps team that can be augmented to perform architecture, platform development, data engineering, application UX and product management roles, all as a unified service.
As business priorities or backlogs change, the flexible nature of the service means customers can swap out squad members and scale the team up and down as needed, within a single statement of work. The minimum squad size includes two resources and 80 hours per month, with a minimum contract commitment of three months.
Cloudreach squads have a radical focus on trend improvement and platform evolution. They can help launch new products, accelerate and scale business initiatives, facilitate stronger collaboration with digital teams, or support key applications and infrastructure.
James Dunn, Head of Cloud Platform Development at Cloudreach, said: “Over its 10-year history, Cloudreach has delivered some of the largest and most successful cloud engineering projects in the world. Now we are bringing Cloudreach’s cloud native expertise to market in a flexible subscription model.”
Seclore announced seamless integration with Microsoft Teams. Organizations with a remote workforce that rely on Microsoft Teams for a centralized workplace for collaboration, can add best-in-class Encryption and Rights Management to ensure automatic protection of sensitive data shared and accessed from Microsoft Teams.
Seclore for Microsoft 365 offering allows organizations to automatically add persistent, granular usage controls to sensitive documents worked on in Microsoft Teams channels. All documents within a Teams workspace are automatically protected.
Users can open a protected document in Microsoft Teams directly to their desktop applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and then make edits and save back the document to Microsoft Teams. This seamless user experience allows organizations to add security to sensitive documents without impacting productivity or collaboration.
“Today, the corporate office is no longer surrounded by four walls, making collaboration through Microsoft Teams the lifeblood of business, but also an Achilles heel,” said Vishal Gupta, CEO of Seclore.
“The rapid acceleration of work-from-home due to outside forces makes security and control over sensitive and regulatory data, traveling outside the corporate perimeter, more important now than ever before.”
Key features include:
Automatic data protection of sensitive documents when uploaded to Microsoft Teams channels
Leveraging Policy Federation to extend security policies defined in Microsoft 365 to downloaded documents from Microsoft Teams
Shared and downloaded documents from Microsoft Teams travel with persistent, granular access and usage controls, wherever they travel
One-click user file access in desktop applications when using an installed agent
Seamless agentless access of protected documents shared from Microsoft Teams on any browser
Automatically modifying or revoking access on a protected document when permissions are changed in Microsoft Teams via Policy Federation, even after it’s downloaded or shared
“The exponential growth of Microsoft 365 is driven by employees interfacing and collaborating with colleagues, partners, and vendors in Microsoft Teams, making protection of sensitive data being shared critical,” said Abhijit Tannu.
“Extending Seclore’s data-centric protection to documents in Microsoft Teams solves the security challenge of safely collaborating, regardless of location or device being used.”
MariaDB announced that MariaDB SkySQL’s comprehensive security capabilities have earned ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. The ISO certification adds to MariaDB’s extensive security measures built and established to safeguard customer data at every level.
“Given the confluence of increasing business migration to the cloud and the prevalence of sophisticated and highly damaging security breaches, protecting customers was a top priority for us when designing MariaDB SkySQL, and will always remain so,” said Sameer Tiwari, CTO Infrastructure for MariaDB Corporation.
“Data security is a guiding principle for MariaDB SkySQL, and all SkySQL databases incorporate features that make them secure by default.”
SkySQL was built with a security-first architecture and leverages best-in-class security features. SkySQL is HIPAA-compliant and also helps its customers meet GDPR requirements. Key security elements of SkySQL include:
Access control: Role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA) and IP whitelisting ensure that access to data and systems are limited based on the principle of least privilege.
Infrastructure and network isolation: Customer databases are deployed in a single-tenant environment within a private Kubernetes cluster, which is contained within its own virtual private cloud (VPC) to ensure customer data is fully isolated.
Secure development: Strict security and quality gates figure into every step of SkySQL’s development life cycle, from design and coding to testing and deployment, which helps protect customer applications.
End-to-end encryption: Data is encrypted at rest and in transit using high-grade encryption algorithms.
Disaster recovery and business continuity: SkySQL combines MariaDB MaxScale with ServiceNow and Kubernetes to maintain high availability, delivering automatic failover, self-healing, redundancy and replication.
The ISO certification applies to every facet of SkySQL including MariaDB’s SkyDBA support service. SkyDBAs, available 24×7, perform personalized and proactive database operations at a fraction of the cost of a full-time DBA. SkyDBAs instantly add unrivaled cloud database expertise to customers’ teams, enabling new efficiencies for innovative businesses.
Tiwari added, “Enterprises have strict security standards and rightly hold vendors and partners to those before doing business with them. Maintaining that trust means conducting background checks on people who have access to their systems, guaranteeing secure authentication and authorization systems, and so much more. The ISO certification assures our customers that we are taking all measures to keep them secure.”
Baffle announced that its Data Protection Services (DPS) supports data de-identification, dynamic data masking and adaptive data security controls for Amazon Redshift.
Baffle DPS is the only solution that provides seamless integration with AWS Database Migration Services, AWS Glue, AWS S3 and Redshift without any code changes to provide end-to-end protection of the modern data pipeline.
Without any performance impact on the user experience, more than tens of thousands of Redshift customers can now leverage Baffle’s transparent data security mesh to secure every step of the data pipeline as source data is migrated to Redshift and used for data analytics.
Baffle DPS seamlessly de-identifies data as it is migrated to the Redshift environment, and offers a selective re-identification for authorized users while enabling a customer-owned BYOK or HYOK model. This allows companies to gain the full value and insights from sensitive data in the cloud for business operations while ensuring industry and regulatory compliance.
“Data is the new oil and the heart of innovation. As companies collect, move and analyze more data, they open themselves to further risk,” said Ameesh Divatia, co-founder and CEO, Baffle.
“Baffle instantly protects data at every stage of the data pipeline to multiple cloud storage, staging and analytics platforms. By adding Baffle’s transparent data protection layer, enterprises keep pace with the diversity of cloud data models while deriving value out of their data.”
Baffle’s support for Redshift along with a broad range of other Amazon Web Services is another example of its commitment to expanding its cloud data protection strategy, allowing customers to maintain the high level of data security and privacy they need to stay competitive.
OwnBackup announced a Series D investment of $167.5 million co-led by Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from existing investors Innovation Endeavors, Vertex Ventures, and Oryzn Capital.
Following a $50 million financing announced just six months ago, OwnBackup’s cumulative funding now totals over $267.5 million. This further underscores the expanding market for cloud data protection and OwnBackup’s position as the platform of choice for nearly 3,000 customers.
“Since day one, we’ve believed that no company operating in the cloud should ever lose data. We are laser-focused on achieving our vision of a single pane of glass for companies to manage, backup, and secure all of their SaaS data,” said Sam Gutmann, CEO of OwnBackup.
“As cloud adoption and digital transformation accelerate, the data produced by and stored in SaaS applications is growing even faster. Executives recognize that their approach to cloud data management and security must evolve and adapt to a cloud-native paradigm. Our platform is purpose-built for cloud-to-cloud backup and protection and this latest round of funding is the next step in our mission to help our customers truly own their SaaS data.”
“The Salesforce Customer 360 Platform is helping organizations digitally transform their businesses to have a single source of truth for their customers,” said Sarah Franklin, CMO, Salesforce. “We’re glad to elevate our support for OwnBackup’s solution, which extends the capabilities of our platform by providing end-to-end data protection.”
The additional funds will support ongoing investments in global expansion and extend OwnBackup’s platform to help companies big and small manage and secure their most mission-critical SaaS data.
“As we look towards a post-COVID world, one of the key trends we’re noticing is companies doubling down on the data that underpins their increasingly virtual workflows,” said Rajeev Dham, Managing Director at Sapphire Ventures.
“Every CIO needs to realize they—not their SaaS vendors—are ultimately responsible for their organization’s data, so smart business continuity strategies are paramount. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with and support OwnBackup’s extraordinary leadership team as they continue to deliver incredible customer value in the Salesforce ecosystem and beyond.”
“Amid today’s unprecedented demands on data use and security, OwnBackup’s market-leading business continuity and disaster recovery software is a critical requirement for any modern business,” said Nikitas Koutoupes, Managing Director at Insight Partners.
“We are thrilled to continue to financially and operationally support the strong team at OwnBackup to accelerate their growth trajectory.”
OwnBackup is trusted by nearly 3,000 customers across every industry, such as AECOM, Aston Martin, Ciena, Delivery Hero, Guidewire Software, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Medtronic, Navy Federal Credit Union, Singapore Economic Development Board, and the University of Miami.
In its most recent quarter, the company added over 400 new customers, including Alstom SA, Boston Dynamics, Crocs, USA Cycling, Zoom, and many others.
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Look, let’s get something straight. Webcams? They’re fine. If you want to stream and broadcast your beautiful face, a good webcam will certainly do in a pinch. But there’s no substitute for a very nice, professional camera. Whether you have a DSLR or something especially fancy, you’ll usually get better video quality by plugging that in rather than using a webcam. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, you might want to pick up an El Gato Cam Link 4K, which is currently $107 on Amazon. This simple tech tool allows you to connect any camera to your computer and broadcast in 4K at 30 frames per second (or 1080p at 60fps). It’s a simple “plug and produce” option that’ll really make your face shine through in full detail.
There’s no shortage of TV’s out there for you to snag before your next binge session. You could drop a bunch of cash on a big, fancy screen with all the bells and whistles, but there’s plenty of affordable options out there to choose from, too. Right now, you can snag this Hisense 55" 4k TV for $50 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to $480. In addition to a hi-res display, this TV also features Android TV and can be controlled via an Alexa-enabled device, if you so choose.
Recent iPhones beat their Android counterparts on processing power by a clear margin thanks to Apple’s own processors, and now the company is bringing the same kind of mentality to Macs with its new in-house M1 processors.
The first MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Minis with M1 chips launched late last year and were lauded for their immense processing gains, surprising power savings and battery life boost, and limited compatibility issues with software designed for Intel-powered Macs. Gizmodo reviewer Caitlin McGarry called the M1 Air “the best overall laptop I’ve ever used.”
And now you can get your own, thanks to a sale on versions of all three Macs at Amazon. The compact desktop Mac Mini is $50 off in either the base 256GB configuration ($649) or 512GB edition ($849).
We’ve all been there: Your controller is constantly reminding you to change the batteries, your remote stops working, or your kid needs juice for some toy. Why not think ahead now and resolve that issue by investing in some bulk batteries?
While rechargeable batteries are obviously the better environmental pick, big packs of standard, disposable batteries are handy just in case you need ‘em in a pinch. You don’t want to find out in the middle of a power outage that your flashlight is out of batteries, right? Grab a 48-pack of NECTIUM AA Batteries for just $15 when you clip the 30% off coupon on the page.
You can also get a big pack of AAA batteries, also NECTIUM alkaline type, for just $12 when you enter promo code KINJA48AAA at checkout.
If you’re going to give OLED a try, this might be the time to start considering. I’ll contend you can still get away with an LG B7, the baseline from a couple of generations ago, but the TVs have gotten exceptional. Burn-in and input lag are two of the biggest knocks against OLED, especially for gamers, but according to reviews, that should be a non-issue on the LG CX. So long as you’re not watching the news or playing games with the same HUD for many consecutive hours on end, you shouldn’t run into any nasty image retention issues anytime soon.
Now down to the low price of $1,997 for the 65" model at both Amazon and BuyDig, the CX is one of the best LG currently has to offer. It begins with that beautiful OLED panel, of course, which bids sayonara to muddy grays and backlight bleed thanks to its per-pixel lighting. For movies, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR return to give you the best cinematic experience possible, the latter adding a feature that automatically tunes the picture around your ambient lighting conditions and the content you’re watching.
The TV also includes both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, both of which are gaming features that eliminate screen tearing with little (if any) added input lag. Because of these tailored features, along with its gorgeous visuals and uniquely low price point, I’ve seen countless people in the gaming industry—including Bugsnax co-creator Philip Tibotoski, PCMag and Tom’s Guide writer Tony Polanco, and IGN’s Wesley DeBlanc—raving about the LG CX on Twitter.
If you want to go even bigger, you can grab a 77" version for $3,297, which comes with all the same features listed above. As a little added perk, you’ll get a $400 Visa gift card with your purchase, which cushions the cost out a bit.
Note that the Super Bowl isn’t broadcasting in 4K or HDR this year due to pandemic-related production challenges, but there are OLED benefits beyond 4K. Besides, this set will serve you well beyond a single football game.
STEAM is so important for kids to learn and be enthusiastic about, especially girls interested in the science and tech parts. I’ve actually played with this Juku coding kit and can say it’s an excellent tool. Kits like these can run as much as $60, so to snag for this price is a great deal.
Pick any combo or two of the same. Today’s kits are the Light Games Coding Kit, Light Show Coding Kit, Making Music Coding Kit, and Smart Car Bots Kit. If you’re a cool nerdy aunt like me, this is the kind of thing you turn up with when you visit for the weekend. It’s recommended for ten years old and up. But if you have a particularly curious or tech-savvy kid who’s a bit younger, it still might work. It’s hard to beat the price given how kids can get bored with hobbies easily. You could also have a future programmer or web developer on your hands, and it all started here.
If you’ve read a few of our posts on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen, they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders, no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
By now you’ve probably found a distraction or two that keep your mind at ease in quarantine. If you’ve found an escape in video games, you may be looking for a speedier PC to keep up. Asus’s new ROG Zephyrus 15.6" laptop—available for pre-order now—seems to pack a hefty amount of power into a sleek-ish profile that won’t take up as much space as some of the bulkier gaming laptops out there.
At $1,800, it’s far from the cheapest good laptop you can get, but its specs might sway you. Its 15.6" display features a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 16GB of memory, a 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics. Those specs are all powerful enough to do some VR gaming on the go, if you’ve got the gear. If you’re not too keen on VR, this laptop still packs enough power to blitz through your favorite games, though it’s also perfectly suited for just getting a bit of work done, too.
If you’d like to pre-order, you can do so now at Best Buy. It should ship on February 16.
Earbuds are still very much in fashion when it comes to preferred listening modes. The only downside is they do tend to be a bit more expensive than their tethered brethren. Take 22% off the Mpow MDots WirelessEarbuds today. Just remember to clip the coupon on the page.
I’ve tested a lot of Mpow, and I’ve never been disappointed. Their earbuds pair quickly and seamlessly. They absolutely fit securely, so no worries if you’re wearing these to the gym, for a run, or even while just doing errands. All of Mpow’s earbuds produce a robust and balanced sound. I use my M5s for phone calls and Skype sessions and have never had any issues with the mic or hearing the conversation clearly. As with most of their products, you can have full control with just one tap of an earbud. Expect about 20 hours of playback time, and you get about 4 full charges with the case before needing to plug it in for extra juice. The noise cancellation is something I’m always impressed by with these, and I often have to take one of the earbuds out to hear someone speaking even when they are turned off. They’re no joke. These are top-quality earbuds that won’t break the bank.
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Apple doesn’t ship a wall charger with the iPhone 12 line, which it says is for the environment, but potentially leaves you with a $699+ phone that you can’t charge right out of the box. You’ll need a wall charger with a USB-C port to use the cable that’s in the iPhone 12’s box, or you could charge with an old iPhone brick and Lightning-to-USB cable, but it’ll be at lower speeds.
Here’s an affordable way to both fix that omission and ensure that you’re well covered. Right now, RAVPower is offering a two-pack of its 20W USB-C PD wall chargers for just $17 at Amazon when you clip the coupon on the page.
These little guys are about as small as the old, less-powerful Apple wall chargers, but still pump out enough power to charge your new phone at full speed. Apple’s own single 20W charger is $19, by the way. And you can use these to charge other devices, too, such as Android smartphones, AirPods, and the Nintendo Switch. They’re very handy to have around if you don’t already have a pile of power bricks.
Vizio 2.0-Channel Soundbar | $70 | Amazon, Best BuyImage: Andrew Hayward
The Super Bowl won’t stream in 4K resolution or HDR this year because of pandemic-related production challenges, so making a frenzied pre-game TV upgrade might not seem as important this time around. Still, if you’re relying on your TV’s built-in speakers and want an affordable home theater upgrade that won’t break the bank, Vizio has a good option.
The Vizio 2.0-Channel Soundbar (SB2020n-G6M) offers an easy enhancement for $70, or $20 off the list price right now at either Amazon or Best Buy. It’s a compact model, so it won’t take up a ton of space, but you’re sure to get much fuller sound than your TV can deliver.
There are much more lavish soundbar and sound system options out there, obviously, but this one’s a sensible choice and a customer favorite with a 4.5-star review average at Amazon.
True wireless earbuds aren’t a niche category anymore. If the Apple-exclusive AirPods are off the table, and you’d rather not get a cheap AirPods knockoff on Amazon, the Jabra Elite 75t earbuds are a great alternative. Their sound quality is among the best in the category, and they’ve got enough battery life to keep your tunes playing all day thanks to the included charging case. They’re also IP57 waterproof, so they should be able to handle a splash or two without much trouble.
Typically, they’ll run you $150, but a refurbished pair is down to $80 at Newegg right now, so you can finally walk around the house without worrying about your headphones snagging on something anymore.
You don’t need to rely on your tiny smartphone speaker to pump out tunes wherever you please. Anker’s Soundcore 2 portable speaker pairs easily with any phone or tablet via Bluetooth, delivering solid 12W sound and thumping bass. It’s IPX7 water resistant and can even pair to another Soundcore 2 for shared stereo playback, while the beefy 5,200mAh battery should deliver a full 24 hours of tunes.
Right now, it’s 30% off the list price at Amazon when you clip the coupon on the page. With a 4.7-star review average from a massive 54,000+ appraisals, it’s a customer favorite for a budget-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker. Only the black version is this cheap, although you can get it in blue or red for a couple bucks more each.
Look, the Apple Magic Keyboard attachment is cool. It’s cool. It’s more versatile than the standard snap-on keyboard thanks to a trackpad and backlit keys, plus the way it holds your iPad like it’s just floating there above the keys is superb. And then it folds up into a proper case when you’re not using the iPad. Well done. It is very expensive for a tablet keyboard at $299, however. Not quite $699-for-wheels expensive, but still.
In any case, if you have the new 4th-generation iPad Air or the 11” 2nd-gen iPad Pro and you’ve been debating whether or not to splash out on the Magic Keyboard, we have good news: it’s marked down $100 at Amazon right now. Customers love it, with a 4.8-star rating from 2,300+ reviews, and again, it’s both cool and useful.
Need a bit more multi-tasking power? Or just more RGB for your PC setup? Snag two 16GB sticks of XPG Spectrix RAM for just $143 today over at Newegg, normally priced at $180.
Your PC’s motherboard will need to be compatible with DDR4 for these fancy RAM sticks to work, but as long as that’s good you should be set.
This $37 off deal is only good for today! So don’t miss out. You’ll even get a little $10 Newegg digital gift card as extra incentive for buying, so why not?
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Lanier on 12/27/2020 and updated with new information on 1/30/2021.
I hope you’re ready for a good cry, because Ori and the Will of the Wisps is $10 right now. Okay, that’s not the part that’s going to make you cry, unless you just love deals a lot. The game itself is extremely emotional with some genuinely tear-jerking story beats. If you’re not familiar with the original, Ori is a 2D platformer about a little creature frolicking through the woods (there’s a lot more lore than that, but I don’t have the time or space to get into it here). The sequel gives you a precious owl baby and proceeds to tear your heart out of your chest Mortal Kombat style in a quest to protect it. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a gorgeous and slick platformer with satisfying mobility and a deeply affecting story, so don’t forget it when you put together your 2020 catch-up backlog.
Ah, February. Do you smell that? Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it positively reeks. Twitch Prime is looking to help its subscribers up their game this month with a batch of free indies that are perfect for romance training. Players can grab Table Manners, a physics based dating simulator, and Monster Prom: Hotseat Edition to get in the spirit of dating. If love isn’t your thing, maybe Stealth Bastard Deluxe is more your speed.
In addition to those free games, Twitch Prime is sharing the love when it comes to cosmetics. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout players can claim a free slushie bear costume and get 6500 kudos while they’re at it. Apex Legends fans can grab a Wraith Queen of Hearts skin too, which particularly suited to the February festivities.
That’s just a small slice of what’s available for subscribers this month. If you’re curious, grab a 30-day Prime trial and see what other goodies you can grab in Roblox, FIFA 21, UFC 4, and much more.
I remember playing the first Borderlands when it came out. I went to a friend’s house and we blazed through hours and hours of the campaign together. Those sessions are kind of a blur, but I fondly remember one thing from them: Skagzilla. I have no idea why, but at the time, this was an absolute barn burner of a joke to me. I couldn’t stop saying “skagzilla” as if it was some brilliant play on words. In retrospect, what? Why would that be funny? Thus is the Borderlands experience. The first two games are especially very much built out of the early meme era, putting their humor in a time capsule. Thus, Borderlands Legendary Collection is both a preservation of two classic looter shooters and internet humor itself. If you want to crack that capsule open, the Nintendo Switch version is now down to $30 on Amazon. Unce, unce, unce!
Been waiting for the right moment to grab Assassin’s Creed Valhalla? Today might be the perfect time. Amazon currently has the game down to $35, which is the lowest price we’ve seen it yet since its launch in November. It’s been a very busy couple of months considering all the hubbub with new consoles and Cyberpunk 2077, but Valhalla is definitely worth checking out. The latest installment of the Assassin’s Creed series casts you in the role of a Eivor, a ruthless Viking who’s all about chopping heads off. Seriously, you will chop like a thousand heads off in this game. It’s a lot of heads. If that sounds exciting, then this is the game for you.
There are no shortage of ways to show your love for Animal Crossing, which has become a real merch mover since Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped last year. Plushies, pins, socks, you name it! If you could stick a leaf on it, it wasn’t safe from Isabelle and company. Here’s another cute example of that today this very precious Nintendo Switch carrying case, on sale for $12. It features New Horizons’ now iconic leaf graphic and a cool mint and while color scheme. Beyond aesthetics, this slim case includes a few slots to carry game cards and a mesh pouch to throw your charger or earbuds in. It’s an all-in-one portable solution for your Switch. Pick it up if you want to broadcast your love of Animal Crossing to the whole world, more than you already do now.
Ready? Set? Go! Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is back on sale at Amazon. The AR racing game has been hard to come by since it launched, so anyone who’s been curious might want to hit the gas on this deal. The creative Switch game comes with a physical kart, which you can use to drive around courses in your actual house. The camera on the kart peripheral transmits to your Switch, turning your living room into a full-on track. It’s the perfect gift for kids this holiday season or adults who just want an excuse to play with RC cars again (read, me). Amazon made more copies available back in December, but the catch was that it wouldn’t be shipping orders until January. Now, the game is actually in stock and you can even get the Luigi version for $91, which is a slight discount over the normal price.
If you’re looking for something that’s really going to get the most out of your Xbox Series X, NBA 2K21 is the game to beat. On several occasions, I’ve been scrolling Twitter quickly and passed an image of a basketball game, only to realize it was a screenshot from a video game. For whatever reason, it looks photorealistic on new consoles, making it the real next-gen graphical powerhouse you’ve been looking for. While it’s been discounted on past-gen consoles for a bit, the Xbox Series X version is now down to $43 at Amazon. Next, I would like to see a very realistic remake of Mario Hoops 3-on-3 in this art style. That’s the dream.
We’ve seen Ubisoft slash the price on games like Watch Dogs: Legion, Just Dance 2021, and even Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, but the studio just took things to another level. You can now grab Immortals: Fenyx Rising for $30 at Amazon. The game is still relatively brand new, so that’s about as fast a price cut as you can expect. Ubisoft’s latest open world game looks like it takes many cues from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with free climbing, gliding, and rune-like abilities that can be used to solve puzzle shrines. Except it’s about Gods. If that sounds up your alley, you can grab the PS4, Xbox, and Switch versions at a discount now.
Animal Crossing has yet to become an esport, and I think it’s time to change that. How is this series so popular, and yet no one’s figured out how to pro gamer-fy it? I remember seeing a new early attempts when New Horizons came out, but nothing really stuck. So I’m putting out a challenge: something figure out how to turn Animal Crossing into a heated competitive esport. Turn your island into a MOBA map. Make an elaborate hide and seek minigame. Anything! If anyone can pull it off, I will finally invest in a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which is currently down to $60. Kind of a roundabout way to explain that the controller, which more closely resembles an Xbox controller, is on sale, but I just want to see this happen, folks.
I certainly hope to never have to cut myself out of my seatbelt or smash a window to make my way out of a car. But, if I ever need to, this handy little car safety tool is sure to do the trick.
You can snag this car charger that is also a window breaker, seat belt cutter, and flashlight for just $10 at Amazon, a discount of 50%, when you apply code WF6FCFTW at checkout. The flashlight even has multiple light settings and you can also use it as an SOS alarm. Oh yeah, you can use it to charge devices too!
Unfortunately, this discount code only works on the white model and not the black one. Grab it while you can for this fantastic price!
With a cold front hitting certain parts of the country pretty hard right now, you might be worried about the health of your car battery. You see, in the winter, a car’s battery weakens by around 35% in 32-degree weather, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. At 0 degrees, that figure can reach up to 60%, making it far more likely that you break down in the winter than in more temperate months like the spring and early fall. Fortunately, jump starters have gotten much cheaper over the years, and at the same time, they’ve even gained functionality like the ability to charge your portable devices like your phone, tablet, and in some cases, even your laptop.
One such device is the Topvision 2,200A Peak Car Power Bank, which as its name explicitly indicates, features a 2,200A peak current powerful enough to jump-start 12-volt vehicles, including those with 7-liter gas or 6.5-liter diesel engines, or so the company claims. For a limited time, you can snag one for yourself for 25% under the list price by clipping the 10% off coupon on the Amazon page here, then entering the promo code TOPVISION at checkout. This jump starter power bank combo comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty and “24 months and lifetime technical support,” the listing suggests. If anyone knows what that means, leave a comment below with an answer to technical support can last only 24 months but also a lifetime.
The Topvision 2,200 Peak Car Power Bank has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Amazon with over 10,000 customer reviews, making it a safe bet for anyone looking to prepare themselves for the presumably brutal forecasts yet to come.
If you’re thinking about organizing your work from home station, a Standing Desk Converter might be a perfect and easy way to upgrade. This set from Ergo gets you up and on your feet to help with productivity and back pain. It’s 34% off and ideal for all your zoom calls and skype sessions.
This set is made of wood and metal, is thirty-six inches wide, and adjusts to thirty inches high depending on your vertical needs. There’s absolutely space for two monitors if that’s what your set up requires. You’re also getting a ring light with a holder for your phone, so you’ll be well lit on your next video call. A gel wrist cushion is a really nice bonus as well, so even your hands get a bit of relief while they’re hard at work.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on MorningSave before and you like what you’ve seen, they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders, no matter how many.
As we start 2021, there’s no shame in wanting to enter this year with new things. Since we are likely to still be at home a little longer, we might as well make it as cute and cozy as possible. Give your sleep space a little makeover and ensure your slumber is comfy as can be. All the sizes for Charter Club are currently 60% in this 4 piece sheet set deal. This sale will run until February 2.
New sheets are an easy way to refresh your bedroom and even class it up a bit. We may not be traveling to hotels with big beautiful beds and astronomical thread counts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t recreate that at home. This Charter Club set is made of 100% Supima cotton, and that count is 550. The chic stripes on this Damask collection come with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. These are easy to wash in the machine, and fabric softer is not needed as they are lush and plush. There are nineteen color options in various sizes for your mattress needs. If you think you want these, I will purchase them quickly. At this price, they will likely sell out.
These will ship for free.
This set from KitchenAid is not only functional but really chic too. Every kitchen needs a good set of knives, and if they can look great too, why not? This is the Architect Series Knife Set and will make you want to elevate all your meal to accompany how stylish these are. You’re saving 25% on this elegant set too.
There are eleven knives in the set, each made of durable stainless steel with natural walnut handles. They are designed to not only look good but give you the ultimate control for the perfect slices and dices each use. The contoured handles allow for a comfortable grip. You’ll get a chef knife, slicer, bread knife, santoku knife, two utility knives, paring knife, peeler, shears, and even a sharpener in this set. They have a beautiful matching block to stay safe in between uses.
The Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pro Cooker is on sale at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $179, which is $20 off the original list price. For all who don’t understand the magic of this cute kitchen appliance, you can air fry literally whatever you want (fries, chicken wings, even BROCCOLI!), and can use the pressure cooker to make juicy, savory meats and stews in a fraction of the time it would take on a traditional stove. I have one, and let me tell y’all. I’ve made baby back ribs, chicken wings, and even mashed potatoes in the 7-in-1 cooker. It’s a mistake not to grab one before they’re all gone.
If you’re a coffee pod enthusiast, you probably go through one or two a day. I’m definitely a fan of getting a perfectly measured full strength cup of java every time I fire up the maker. Saving money on a good cup of joe is essential if you started making it at home to do just that. Today take $29 off these Harry & David Single Serve Coffee Pods.
Single-serve pods are quick, convenient, and mean you won’t be overestimating how much you might drink and wasting precious grounds. I’ve had Harry & David products over the years, usually around the holidays when a relative would gift me their famous Moose Munch, so I can say their stuff is great. Choose from seven different packs for full-bodied fresh-brewed flavor for each energized cup you make. Not to get you too excited, but there is a Breakfast Blend, Northwest Blend, Chocolate Cherry Decadence, and Caramel Pecan. No matter which you choose, you’ll be saving 60% and loving every sip.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on MorningSave before and you like what you’ve seen, they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders, no matter how many.
Maybe you’ve seen it on TikTok or Instagram, or maybe even in a viral tweet thread. There’s a zillion of ‘em out there, but these galaxy projectors are a sensation, blasting an array of stars and lighting effects onto your ceiling to savor at nighttime.
If you’ve been wondering about these things but weren’t sure which one to snag, here’s a good option: the TYY Star Projector is marked down to just $33 at Amazon today, a savings of 29%. It has a 4.6-star review average from 1,500+ customers and offers eight different projection modes and four unique angles, plus it has a remote control for easy access from bed. Bring the stars to you and wind down in the galactic glow with this bargain.
Whether you’re traveling or not, a good steamer is the key to saving a last-minute outfit. My mom has bought me a travel steamer a few times over the years, and I cannot count the number of times it helped. I know I’m not the only one who hates ironing, and these little steamers are pretty amazing at how well they fix even the most wrinkled of garments. Grab this Hilife Travel Steamer.
For its size, this steamer will run for up to fifteen minutes, so if you’ve got multiple items, it will likely be able to get each to pristine condition. The extra-long cord is great if you have outlets in not ideal spots or steaming a larger piece like a dress or coat. These heat up very fast, usually under two minutes to get fully going. This 7-in-1 Multi-use steamer can handle a multitude of fabrics in no time. I’ve never had an issue with this rusting; only I highly recommend dumping excess water out after each use so you do not get mold, which will grow inside. My only other tip is to keep it away from kids and pets. These do get very hot even after shut off, so be sure to place it in a safe spot to cool down.
If you’ve been wanting to finally virtually cook with your grandma in Florida like those commercials we’ve all seen then you’re in luck. Despite Bezos being the richest person on earth probably, he’s apparently graced us plebs with this newest deal.
The Echo Show 5 is 50% off, bringing the price down to a low $45. It has a 5.5" smart display to show you YouTube videos or to show (haha) all of your family members you are, unfortunately, socially distanced from until further notice. It’s a couple of versions back from the newest Echo Show 8, which is also on sale for $80, which is 38% off from the original list price of $130. Nothing else to say here. Grab it if you’ve got it!
Your floors are starting to feel grimey, and your trusty ol’ broom doesn’t seem to really do the trick anymore. A vacuum cleaner can not only help speed up the process, but make sure all the little specs of gunk that brooms can often miss get picked up. The Dyson V10 has a powerful cleaning head that’s ready for deep cleaning sessions, and it’s cordless, so you can get into all those tough-to-reach spots without hassle. All that power would typically cost you over $350, but right now you can get a refurbished model for just $290 when you use the code 63WTNTY84A until 01/31, so you’re paying a pretty low price for a vacuum that’ll make cleaning your floors a breeze.
Winter sucks, and shoveling snow is even worse. Work smarter, not harder with this Reyleo Electric Snow Blower that’s able to move 2200 RPM. That’s a lot of snow to move, and at $98 with the promo code ZK35YDAA, it’s basically a steal. It’s also made with rubber-tipped augers that can cut pretty decently into ice, and a 180-degree directional chute that is able to throw snow up to 26 feet away. It’s time to grab one of these before they’re gone.
Being home all the time is no fun, and if you’re anything like us, you may be filling the hours rage cleaning, just because. At this point, any further efforts to clean can only be seen as a desperate, cryptic cry for some sort of help. After you’ve resolved your internal conflict and made some attempted return to normalcy (what’s that?), let someone else do the job.
It could be your kids, but not all of us have them... and barring expensive nanny care, a eufy RoboVac just might be the next best thing. The BoostIQ RoboVac 11S packs solid suction power for just $150. It’s $80 off the list price right now. Need even more power? The eufy RoboVac 11S MAX boosts the suction mark from 1300Pa to 2000Pa and is just $20 more right now.
If you’re ready to transform your living space into a smart home, start off with a Switchmate Dual Smart Power Outlet. Only $29 on Side Deal, you can control your lights and other appliances through your phone! You can also time when lights go on and off and are compatible with Alexa and Google Home, which means you can command your appliances with voice commands. Clap on, clap off has nothing on these babies.
Start your mornings off right with a Cuisinart Tazzaccino Milk Frother. Only $59 over on Morning save (originally $185), you can warm up and foam any kind of milk for lattes and cappuccinos with a click of a button. The milk itself takes about a minute to heat, and it comes with a frothing spoon, as well as an integrated spout for instant pouring. Cleanup is also easy peasy with a non-stick milk tank.
Super comfy PJs are always needed, and if you’re thinking of upgrading your current set, we’d like to recommend Crane & Canopy. Their Layla Pajama Sleep Set is 40% off when you use the code KINJA40.
If you’re familiar with the brand, you know luxury is their game, and that’s in everything they do from bath to bedding and even to PJs. There is something very retro about a matching pajama set like this, especially with the classic contrast piping. Getting these monogrammed absolutely adds a layer of prep and chicness. They’re soft, feel stretchy, and above all, are relaxed to get a great night’s sleep. They come in three colors light grey, navy, and black. And this two-piece set is a rayon blend and runs from extra small to extra large.
This will ship for $16 but make for a glamourous night’s sleep.
This deal was originally posted by Sheilah Villari in December 2020 and updated new information on 1/27/2020.
We’re a month into this new year already— can you believe it? Treat yourself for making it 1/12 of the way through 2021 with some new masks from Onzie.
Onzie’s Mindful Mask line is 40% off today, no coupon codes needed. These masks are made using up-cycled activewear material, so they should be perfect for daily walks and outdoor exercise. I’m personally eyeing this emerald tie-dye and black combo for $17 (pictured on model above).
It has been a long time since the days we could safely have a potluck or other gatherings, but we have a fantastic deal perfect for once those times return. This double-decker Poruary dish carrier can be had for 66% off when you add promo code LU2Y2FQW at checkout and clip the $8 off coupon on the site (it’s just below the price). These holders fit 9"x 13" sized baking dishes.
That means you can insulate and keep two dishes of food warm for only $9 instead of $30!
Just add promo code LU2Y2FQWand clip the $8 off coupon to bring the price down to $9 for the grey option. Unfortunately, the code won’t work for the black or blue option— but you can grab those for $22 each with the clippable coupon.
Grab this offer while it’s still around! The code is only valid for Saturday.
This deal was originally published in 12/24/2020 by Elizabeth Lanier and was updated with new information on 1/30/2021.
I’m already exhausted with 2021 and I’m pretty sure it shows. Thankfully, MorningSave is coming in hot this Saturday morning with two deals that can help revive tired and dry skin.
First up, these Pursonic under-eye collagen treatment patches are a steal at just $19 for 24 pairs (that’s four boxes) and deliver hydration and anti-aging collagen to your tired peepers. Normally a single box goes for $10-$14, so this is really a great deal— but it’s available today only, so don’t delay.
Next up, these SpaLife hydrating collagen lip masks will help you pucker up with plumped lips for just $10 for 12 lip masks. I know my lips chap easier these days with the cold weather, so this seems like a great way to restore hydration to your pout. Make it a part of your self-care why dontcha? Just give yourself a bit of time to lay back, shut that mouth, and relax a while.
These items are both available on MorningSave, so you can get one-time shipping for $8 or a month of unlimited shipping for $5 with the site’s monthly membership.
Holy shirt is it cold outside! The wind’s blowing at 13 miles per hour here in New York, and while the temperature reads about 20 degrees, it actually feels like 10 degrees, which sucks!! Still, it feels like 3 degrees in Toronto, but I guess that’s the price you pay for free health care.
Speaking of prices, Huckberry’s holding a clearance sale on fall outerwear, which can technically be used as winterwear since fall feels like winter depending on where you live. This Proof Stealth hoodie, for instance, looks cozy enough to survive at least 6 more weeks of winter, no matter what the gopher says next week. It’s resistant against rain and snow and is made from down and feathers in an ethical way that ensures the animals involved are not hurt in the process. For extra warmth and insulation, consider the $130 Grayers quilted jacket. Despite its lightweight design, it can hold its own while combatting harsh temperatures.
Of course, jackets aren’t the only things discounted in this sale. You can also step into a pair of SeaVees Coronado boots, put on your best lumberjack impression in a Taylor Stitch flannel, or even protect your GameStop investment earnings in a durable Andar six-card wallet. Shop the whole sale here, and rest assured you’ll find something in there you were looking to buy anyway. It is finally approaching layer-wearing weather after all.
As someone who has used many Anastasia palettes, this is a beautiful and great deal. Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for quality and glamour. The Sultry palette is one of their best known and best selling. It’s got fourteen shades of metallics and mattes for subtle to vibrant looks in neutral hues. Each color is highly pigmented and wears really well through the day or night. To amplify that look add some true black liquid liner to go bold or demure with big cat eyes or small wings. Top that off with Lash Brag, Anastasia’s premium volumizing mascara for the fullest lashes. Just don’t forget to start the process with the eye primer to ensure the look you’re serving gets the longest shelf life. It’s all bundled in a gorgeous sparkly pink box for safekeeping.
Free shipping on all overs over $35.
Satisfyer knows what they’re doing. I was a huge fan of their Pro 2 when it came out. The Satisfyer Curvy 3 is an ergonomic revamp and lots of versatility. Made from the same soft silicone, it’s a little easier to maneuver than its girthier predecessor. This third-generation pleasure aid has two separately controlled motors, which means there are eleven intensities and ten vibes to pick from. It’s also designed to be held as forward-facing, so a great option for couples. But here’s the best new feature, you can connect it with your smartphone. Through the Satisfyer Connect app, you or your partner now have a remote control for all the vibes. You can even design custom patterns for your bits. That seems like an entertaining night in with your S.O. if you ask me. I’m a huge fan of sex tech and am really excited to see more companies engaging in this. Obviously, the Curvy 3 is excellent for solo flights, and as with all of their toys, it’s approved for water sports and water-based lube. This is a great value that will definitely become a fan favorite.
This deal runs all day or until it sells out. It’s probably going to sell out, so grab one quick. No code is needed as the discount will appear once you add it to your cart.
Eastbay is on a roll with its athletic sales! For the next day, you can save 20% off orders $49 and up. This is a much lower threshold than the previous deal we posted, where readers had to spend about $150 in order to get a percentage off the total price. It includes sneakers, apparel, accessories, and more!
JACHS is really one of those companies that want everyone to look good. Each sale they run is the antithesis of that. Right now, they are giving you up to 85% off all of their pants with no code needed. Most of the slacks are $39, which is about 61% off. But there are few rogue pairs of Twill pants for only $19. This sale includes their Chinos, Travelers, Canvas, Joggers, and Tech pants. There are sixty-two options currently available in various colors and fits, so you’re sure to find the pair that vibes with your style. Keep your resolution of elevating your fashion in 2021 and save lots of money while doing so.
Free standard shipping on all domestic orders over $100.
I’m so proud of you for still wearing a mask, it’s super cool of you. But do you need an upgrade or maybe something a little more heavy-duty? Or maybe you just want to put your mind at ease with something a smidge more protective? Grab 60 of the KN95 masks from SideDeal right now for just $29.
These are industry-standard which means they are supposed to filter 95 percent of particles. That is just about as good as you can get. So the mask obviously doesn’t completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading something but if you wear it correctly it still drastically reduces the likelihood. These are also great if you’ve got severe allergies or asthma and protect against pollen, dander, and whatnot. The KN-95 isn’t made for clinical environments not that you’re performing surgery with these but they will definitely protect you and others against what is currently out there. Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear masks. So thank you.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many.
If you’ve long been intrigued by the possibility of cruising around your city or on your commute with an electric scooter, but didn’t want to shell out big bucks to give it a shot, now’s your chance. Amazon currently has the Hover-1 Engine electric scooter for just $200, which is half-off the list price. This foldable electric scooter offers a range of 11 miles at up to 16mph and supports riders up to 280 pounds.
If you like the classic UGG look but aren’t ready or willing to commit the $170 for them, these Skechers First Flurry Boots are a great alternative. At 33% off their original price, these are a cozy deal. It’s still going to be chilly for a few months, and there’s a blanket of snow cover a lot of the country currently. So there’s still plenty of time to some good use of these. The Flurry Boots can handle all icy, snowy weather. This mid-calf boot is made of soft suede and Scotchguarded to add some water-resistance. This inside is plush and warm, like walking on a heated cloud. The resistant rubber outsole will keep you slip-free, and they’re easy to wipe clean if they happened to get a little dirty.
These will ship for free.
If you have sensitive skin, then I am the wearing a mask every day must be a time for your face. It’s totally normal to suffer from Maskne, as it’s caused by trapping the sweat, dirt, and oil in between a tight-fitting mask for a number of hours, according to the New York Times.
Well, if you’re tired of seeing pimples all around your face, you should try out Mask Rescue Detox Pads. Only $41 with the exclusive code KINJA25, it’s made with tea tree, retinol, and salicylic acid to restore the proper pH to your skin from all the work you’re doing to avoid catching COVID-19 or spreading it to others. The pads are also vegan and cruelty-free, so no animals were harmed in the process. Just because this pandemic is our new normal doesn’t mean your skin has to suffer. Seriously.
There’s chatter on Maybelline’s Sky High Mascara again. That can only mean one thing. The TikTok talk is making the rounds, and a whole new batch of people are discovering this lengthening wonder. It’s $9 with the coupon (807302), and that’s about the price everywhere, even Target and Walmart.
So what makes this the “gotta have” mascara? Well, this is the new holy grail of volumizing. The wand is designed to hit every angle of the lash and drench every inch in dark unlimited length. The brush has an exclusive flex-tech that allows for a bend to cover each lash from root to tip. Your lashes are headed for the heavens. Maybelline has concocted a mixture that includes bamboo extract that supposedly clumps less and doesn’t feel heavy. Ulta carries the shades, Very Black and Blackest Black. It’s waterproof, and I can only say from experience with drug store mascara like this it tends to be a bit tougher to get off. By all accounts, this does look the business, or at least it does on camera with a ring light.
Bellesa’s got you covered for the big day, you know, Valentine’s Day. In another one of their classic tiered sales, the savings are based on what you spend. There’s 15% off everything on the site, but spend $79 or more and get 20% off. If you’re really looking to treat yourself, take 25% off when you spend over $149. Just use the code VDAY at checkout.
The Diskreet Vibe is the companion piece to the Diskreet Air (my favorite toy). This vibe sizes down the tech of the Aurora and Dea but not the potency. They somehow managed to get all that in just a 3.5” diameter toy. Choose how you want to groove with the multiple sides; there are options. This clitoral vibrator is just as cute as the above Air in its beautiful baby blue clamshell case. Both of these cases look like compacts and fit snuggling in your purse. They’re USB charged and waterproof too.
If you’re into high-tech toys to stimulate two of the best zones, then the Air might be the vibe for you. The Cinetic Suction plays that top note to perfection, while high-end vibrator tech hits the g-spot precisely. Durable and flexible for all types and preferences.
Free shipping on all orders over $29.
This is one of those deals that’s really great but takes a bit of patience and finagling. Until January 30, take 20% off qualifying items with the code 807302. So I say this is difficult because so many brands are currently on sale or have pretty good discounts currently running. But after playing around, there are still quite a few items that this code will work with.
A great option is Pixi’s Purifying Trio Kit. It looks like most Pixi products will vibe with the code. This trio is all about keeping your face as glowing as possible. In three easy steps, cleanse, exfoliate, and purify. Have a wintery shimmer and hydrated skin for the rest of the season with travel-friendly sizes of the Glow Mud Cleanser, Glow Tonic, and T-Zone Peel-Off Mask.
2020 part deux stress seems to be rolling on and calls for a moment of self-care, a bath bomb can certainly help you take a pause. I’ve had a few of these from da Bomb, and this one is hands down my favorite. It fizzes like fluffy pink cotton candy, smells awesome, and leaves your skin silky smooth. Oh, and you get a prize once it fully dissolves. There are thirty-two bombs to pick from, so definitely something for everyone, even kids.
Some good boys are in the White House now. They’re making history too. Major will be the first shelter dog to reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Pets in the President’s home have a long and storied history. If you’re like me, you’re excited to see the adventures the First Dogs will get up to just as Bo, Buddy, Millie, Checkers, and Fala did before them. Joy McCullough’s brand new storybook gives a little background to the presidential puppers and imagines what life will be like for them in our country’s famous home. Sheyda Abvabi Best beautifully illustrates each page, capturing not only the likeness but personality of the Biden’s loyal duo. Grab 10% off Champ and Major: First Dogs($7 off for the Kindle) right now. This is a wonderful gift for dog lovers young and old.
If you need a tablet that does it all, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 is a stellar option. This versatile device delivers a huge 12.3” touchscreen for use as a tablet, plus you can flip out the kickstand and snap on the included Type Cover with a full keyboard to turn it into a laptop (and add a mouse if you please). Add a Surface Pen and you can also sketch and annotate at will.
Right now, Best Buy is slashing $260 off the bundle price for the current-gen Surface Pro 7 and the Type Cover, selling for just $699. With a 10th-gen Intel Core i3 processor inside, it’s not built to be a gaming wiz, but it’ll have plenty of power for everyday use and productivity needs.
If you’re an iPhone user with some cash to blow, skip the pretenders and even the lesser AirPods to go for something better. The AirPods Pro step the game up with rubber tips, active noise cancellation, better overall audio quality, and a wirelessly-chargeable case as standard.
They’re a bit expensive normally, but right now Amazon has ‘em for $49 off the list price. At $200, it’s the best price we’ve seen in a few weeks, although they were lower around the holidays. Still, if you held out and you’ve been hoping for another solid price drop, this is your chance.
PAM is a key component in an organization’s security strategy and protects accounts that, should they be compromised, can inflict the most damage. Here are four considerations when selecting a PAM solution:
Before choosing a PAM solution for their business, the first question a CISO should ask themselves is what it is that they aim to protect? Adopting PAM is as much about mindset and approach as it is about technology.
PAM is a way of governing and controlling users and accounts with elevated access privileges. This is done to protect an organization’s most critical systems and resources, from external and internal threats, by reducing their attack surface.
While being a perimeter-less organization might be advantageous from a business perspective, it increases the complexity of safeguarding an organization from cyber threats.
I recommend enterprises take a two-pronged approach to selecting their next PAM solution.
