The digital age has meant many different things to many different groups of people, and the same is no less true for businesses. Modern companies can, and therefore must, augment their business models with state of the art tech in order to stay competitive or to gain a competitive edge. However, this also introduces new […]
Cybersecurity
10 Tips To Keep Cybercriminals Away
COVID-19 isn’t just a growing threat to public health – it’s also a growing threat to your company’s cybersecurity. From using scary subject lines to adopting fake official letterhead, cybercriminals are using the climate of fear caused by COVID-19 to their advantage. These 10 tips will help keep your systems safe from cybercriminals trying to gain […]
3 Biggest Fintech Cyber Risks & How to Prevent Them
Fintechs are innovative by nature, and leading the way when it comes to digitising financial services like banking, lending and insurance. But relying on internet networks and systems comes with fintech cybersecurity risks, and falling victim to a hacking attempt can be devastating. In fact, 98% of the world’s top 100 fintech startups are vulnerable […]
How To Secure Your Business Data in 3 Steps
Data: the buzzword of the turn of the millennium. Data is more than just a buzzword, however, because it truly can make all the difference when planning business and marketing strategies for your small business. This is a blessing and a curse, however, because all of that data can make your business a target for […]
3 Ways to Get the Cybersecurity Skills Your Business Needs
It has been well documented that there is a digital skills gap currently facing recruitment – there simply aren’t enough people with the necessary IT skills that are being demanded by the jobs market. This makes the hiring process around IT professionals slower, more challenging, and far more expensive, as attracting the top talent takes […]
8 Tips for Protecting Your Online Business
Finding ways to protect your online business can be intimidating. It’s important to have security, but it only takes one mistake to let a hacker through. If you have multiple tools at your disposal, then you can better protect your business. Here are some tips for online business security. 1. Use Single Sign-on (SSO) Single […]
Reexamining Cybersecurity in a Post-Pandemic World
Is a cyber-pandemic on the horizon? Cyber attacks are way up right now – between February and March alone hacking and phishing attempts rose 37%. More people are working from home using their own devices and businesses aren’t ready for a large-scale shift to a different way of doing things, and hackers know this is […]
10 Essential Security Changes You Need If Working Remotely
Millions of people are transitioning to a new remote work environment, and discovering the benefits of working from home. During the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely can reduce the rate of transmission, and in the meantime, you’ll benefit from a reduced commute, greater flexibility, and possibly even higher productivity. However, hackers are excited about the number […]
How to Fix the HTTPS Not Secure Error
What is HTTPS? HTTPS stands for “Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure”. It is an internet protocol that allows for the secure flow of information between a server (website) and client (whoever is accessing the server). HTTPS sites provide numerous benefits over HTTP for internet users, including: Authentication – ensures that the intended website is shown to […]
Phishing Is Up During COVID-19 – Are You Prepared?
In the realm of cybersecurity, do you think you are covered? 74% of hackers say they are rarely impressed by an organization’s security measures. So why aren’t they impressed? Are your firewalls not tall enough, is your system not up to date, is your IT defense force not up to snuff? No, it’s because 93% […]
