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 […]
Network Security
7 Excellent Reminders to Use a Password Keeper
Are you using a password keeper to keep passwords safe and secure from hackers? No? Lucky for you, we’ve got seven reminders why you should be using a password keeper for all of your passwords. Incorrect storage of your passwords can compromise one or all of your accounts if the document or device your passwords […]
Don’t Forget This When Considering a VPN for Your Business
Virtual private networks have grown more popular than ever before because of ongoing data breaches and modern privacy concerns. Despite the fact that more everyday people are relying on VPNs to mask their online activities, however, many entrepreneurs and dedicated business professionals have fallen behind the times and still don’t understand the benefits which can […]
Preventing VPN Breakouts in Your Corporate Security
Virtual Private Networks have gone from being relatively unknown to being a major facet of the modern world. Digital users who are trying to protect their privacy have become incredibly fond of VPNs, and everyone from small businesses to major corporations are now using them in the commercial world to keep customer data safe and […]
DDoS and Financial Institutions: The High Costs and Why Mitigation is Critical
For banks and other financial institutions, cyberattacks are coming fast and furious. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can now be launched for petty cash, without any technical skills whatsoever. What are the costs of launching attacks, and what does a bank do to defend itself against the onslaught of the infamous DDoS attack? Easy […]
The Worst Data Leakage of the Decade
One of the most damaging ordeals that any business can go through is data leakage. Not only do businesses lose the trust of their clients, but it’s also the same as getting a cut in a pool filled with sharks—it’s a signal that your business is vulnerable. The longer you take in patching the exploits, […]
What Should Small Businesses Know About Cybersecurity in 2018?
As 2017 comes to a close, cybersecurity professionals are looking at the year ahead, and predicting how the industry will change in 2018 and beyond. Inc.com’s Joseph Steinberg recently spoke with Steve Morgan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cybersecurity Ventures, and released his own cybersecurity predictions for 2018 based on the firm’s research. Here are key […]
7 Ways to Keep Your Servers Safe and Sound
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how safe your company’s resources really are? When it comes to your servers, there’s no messing around. Servers need to be regularly monitored to ensure they run at their best. Your servers allow their users to share and access their information from various workstations. Servers store your data […]
Use Network Segmentation to Make Security Manageable
Hackers are trying to destroy your business. According to a recent study by Cybersecurity Ventures, “global annual cybercrime costs will grow from $3 trillion in 2015 to $6 trillion annually by 2021, which includes damage and destruction of data, stolen money, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property, theft of personal and financial data, embezzlement, fraud, […]
What Can CEOs Do to Combat the Threat of Ransomware?
Ransomware is a threat to the data and the financial health of businesses all over the world. No longer limited to old versions of Windows, modern ransomware is targeted squarely at servers because they represent a more lucrative payday for online criminals. Businesses across the US and Europe have been victimized by amoral criminals, losing […]
