Nothing is worse than knowing that you were the cause of a cyber attack against your company—attacks like these can lead to huge data loss and security breaches, as well as a negative impact on the morale of your team. However, without the proper cyber security awareness training, it can be hard to know exactly […]
Category Archives: cybersecurity
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Sep
Sep
In the current digital landscape, the bedrock of a business’s operations lies within its network infrastructure. A resilient network not only facilitates seamless communication and data flow but also serves as a linchpin for innovation and growth. However, as cyber threats continue to escalate in complexity and sophistication, businesses are struggling to safeguard their network. […]
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Aug
Aug
Cybercriminals can hack a weak password in a matter of minutes so how can you make sure yours isn’t the next? Without proper upkeep, you’re in the danger zone of lost data and identity theft—a cybersecurity nightmare. According to a survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute, 55% of IT specialists and individuals would prefer protecting […]
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Jun
Jun
Imagine you’re in the middle of an important project and suddenly your computer starts to slow down dramatically. You check all the programs running, but nothing seems out of the ordinary. Then, without warning, a window appears on the screen with a message telling you that your files have been encrypted and will be deleted […]
Phishing Awareness Training Neglect Comes Back to Haunt Businesses
Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
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Jun
Jun
In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view. Zero trust works on the premise that everything—humans, machines or applications—poses a risk to your network and must prove trustworthy before accessing the […]
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Jun
Jun
Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that could prove catastrophic for your business. You can avoid this by implementing a robust cybersecurity framework such as zero trust. Zero trust asserts that no user or application should be […]
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Jun
Jun
Cyber insurance coverage is an absolute must for businesses of all sizes. Cyber risks are on the rise, and businesses can face immense financial losses due to a cyberattack or data breach. Equifax is just one of these examples where cyber insurance was invaluable. In 2017, they were the victim of a data breach that […]
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Apr
Apr
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics and targeting businesses of all sizes, organizations like yours must proactively safeguard your data and systems. Unfortunately, many companies fall prey to common ransomware myths, which can leave them vulnerable to attacks and unprepared to respond […]
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Apr
Apr
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What started as a simple virus spread through floppy discs in the late 1980s has now evolved into a billion-dollar cybercrime industry. Even with new security measures in place, […]
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Mar
Mar
Imagine you get an email from your bank with an urgent message asking you to reset your password. You think it’s legit, so you click on the email and enter all of your sensitive information. However, you quickly learn this was not an email from your bank but a phishing email from a malicious hacker. […]