We are familiar with the malicious activity that exists in the cyber world; however while many of us hear about security breaches and cyberattacks, most of us do not know the “what” behind the end result. Below are eight of the common security risks that exist: Bot: Bot is a program that is remotely triggered [...]
That is unfortunate, but it will never happen to me. That is a shame, but I will deal with it if in fact it actually happens. Thoughts such as these pop into our head when a major incident or crisis occurs, especially when it is related to cyber-security. Due to this, networks are often left [...]
Mobile technologies have profoundly changed how organizations conduct business, share information and interact with customers, employees and partners. However, the increased use of smartphones and other mobile devices for business purposes has created significant potential for security breaches. Studies find that organizations are surprisingly cavalier about the security of these devices. Although 93 percent of [...]
Given the perilous threat climate that continues to expose the sensitive data of many of the world’s best-known organizations (and their customers), the amount of attention given to who can access what data is often shockingly low. Highly sensitive financial information may be strictly controlled, but other types of data are often left “wide open.” [...]
Many business executives view cybersecurity as a technical problem to be handled by the geeks in the IT department. However, cybersecurity is very much a business problem that demands thoughtful investment and a strategic approach. Generally speaking, cybersecurity can be broken down into four major categories: prevention, education, detection and response. Prevention encompasses many of [...]
According to the Breach Level Index, nearly 5 million data records are stolen each day, which equates to 58 records every second. Of course, these figures only account for known and reported breaches. While high-profile incidents involving household names like Equifax and Yahoo make headlines, smaller data breaches are often kept under wraps. Also, the [...]
When the notorious thief Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, he reportedly replied: “That’s where the money is.” Hackers have a similarly simple motivation for targeting senior executives and other key managers. They have the best data. Law enforcement officials and information security experts have noted a significant rise in the number of [...]
In one of his more popular compositions, the legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller advised: “Find out what they like, and how they like it, and let ‘em have it just that way.” The song is nearly 100 years old by now, but the message applies to the software needs of today’s workforce. When employees can’t [...]
In our last post, we explained why small to midsize businesses (SMBs) need to have a cybersecurity plan. Cyberattacks targeting SMBs are becoming more frequent and more expensive to remediate. Having a plan in place and following best practices goes a long way toward protecting systems and data. One of the biggest challenges organizations face [...]
Many small to midsize businesses (SMBs) operate under the assumption that hackers only target large enterprises. These SMBs believe they have nothing of value for cybercriminals to steal, or that they’re too small or obscure to be noticed. That’s a very dangerous assumption. In a recent survey of 1,069 owners of U.S. businesses with fewer [...]
