When we think about the parts of the business that deal with cybersecurity issues, it is natural to assume that we are talking about the IT team. However, this overlooks the fact that many departments can face problems with cybersecurity, and in fact, some may be more prone than others to attacks. The HR department […]
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Cybersecurity: 5 Great Ideas for Small Businesses
While the connectivity of companies, people, and equipment increases daily, so do vulnerabilities and security risks for computer systems. Threats are multiplying today in number and sophistication, from classic phishing to more complex attacks on the connected equipment. More recently, attention has turned to ransomware, a type of attack in which data is inaccessible to […]
How Can Charities Mitigate the Risk of a Data Breach?
Data breaches have the potential to be devastating for any business, including charities and non-profit organisations. What, then, can charities do to mitigate the risk of a data breach? As businesses continue to store an increasing amount of personal data, belonging to both their customers and employees, the risk of a breach also becomes more […]
7 Top Tips to Prevent and Mitigate Malware Attacks
Malware is one of the biggest security threats facing organizations and is often distributed by hackers with the intent of disrupting, damaging or gaining unauthorized access to computer devices and networks. To make matters worse, cybercriminals are constantly finding better ways to deliver malicious code to exploit system vulnerabilities. A recent study from Insights for […]
How to Avoid Cyber Hostility
Cyberspace has become a hostile place for some, especially those who are not taking cyber security seriously and those not even aware that cyber security is increasingly becoming more important. There are many ways to avoid cyber hostility and not “learn the hard way.” Let’s delve into some of the items you need to be […]
The Top Cybersecurity Tips for Your Business
Recently, there has been a massive shift to more people working remotely. While this is beneficial for businesses and individuals in many ways, it has also created an “open season” for hackers and cybercriminals. Regardless of the size of your business, you aren’t safe. In fact, what many people don’t realize is that many small- […]
Cyber Security for Prevention and Cyber Insurance for Recovery
Have you heard of the cyber insurance trend, and do you know why you need it? For small to midsize businesses, cyber insurance could possibly mean the difference between failing completely or getting back up after a successful ransomware attack. Cyber insurance doesn’t cover everything lost from a cyber attack, but it does give a […]
Protect Your Company Emails from Cyberattacks
Companies large and small rely on email messaging to communicate. However, most emails people receive aren’t meant to communicate at all. 85% of all emails are considered spam. While some spam is a mere inconvenience, spam can also include dangerous phishing attacks. Phishing emails are fraudulent messages meant to steal the recipient’s personal information. This […]
6 Reasons Every Business Should Embrace Information Security
The emergence of sophisticated technologies has contributed to making work easier while at the same time offering a challenging atmosphere. Losing business data has been one of the biggest contributors to failure and loss of millions by investors. For this reason, securing business information is something that every investor should consider implementing. However, it is […]
Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused problems for businesses in every industry – but unfortunately, it has also coincided with a boom period for cybercrime. Actually, the two events are related: cybercriminals have been using Covid-19 as a focus for phishing and other social engineering tactics. Additionally, more businesses than ever are opening up through the […]
