How to Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in a World Where It’s Not Respected
How seriously does your business take data privacy? Can you back up your answer with concrete examples of what you do to prioritize that notion? Today, we face a serious threat to both individual and consumer data privacy, so we want to take the time to cover how you can make data privacy a priority […]
Why Do Businesses Have Such a Hard Time Identifying Threats?
Cybersecurity is intensely important, so a business owner would think implementing every security feature and defense would be a good idea. However, as research has shown, this can be counterproductive, as only 67% of surveyed security leaders know what led to cybersecurity incidents in their businesses over the past year.
The Latest Moral We Can Learn from Disney: Manage Permissions Better
The Disney brand has long cultivated an image of magic and wonder. However, this image has yet to materialize any magical effects in reality. For example, people still suffer from food allergies while visiting Disney’s various parks. This makes it especially dangerous that a former Disney employee was allegedly still able to access a specialized […]
Did You Trade Your Data for a DVD Rental?
In June of this year, publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, best known for its book series of the same name, filed for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had many of its assets liquidated. One of these assets was the movie rental service Redbox and its eponymous scarlet rental kiosks, rendering the […]
This NIST-Supported Cybersecurity Framework has Robust Benefits
A well-structured framework is essential for establishing effective, consistent policies and strategies. This applies to many areas—including network security. Today, we’re diving into the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, which outlines steps to help safeguard your business.
Of Vice and Vulnerability, Episode 1: Ransomware
Let’s have a little fun today. Today’s blog post is written in the format of a daytime soap opera. Please make sure you read all of the dialogue as if being whispered by extremely attractive television stars and starlets! Life goes on in the small town of Oak Falls, deep woods surrounding the little hamlet […]
Four Signs You Have a Phishing Attack on Your Hands
There’s never been a more dangerous time to run a business. Okay, maybe that’s not necessarily true, but hear me out. With digital technology taking on a greater importance for businesses than ever before, companies have to contend with countless threats—including the ever-popular phishing scams—regardless of their geographical location.
What is Zero-Trust, and How Can My Business Achieve It?
Let me ask you something: would you trust a bank that locked its doors for the night but left all its cash in a big pile in the middle of the floor? Probably not—after all, if someone managed to get through the doors, nothing would stop them from helping themselves to the funds inside. This […]
Cover Your Security Bases with These Four Best Practices
Over 25 percent of data breaches target small businesses, and the impact can be huge. To protect your business, you need the right technology and smart strategies. In today’s blog, we go through some key steps to help safeguard your business from digital threats.
You Aren’t Too Small to Be a Cybersecurity Target
“I don’t need to worry about cyberattacks… my business is too small to be of any interest.” This brief rationalization is one of the most dangerous fallacies a modern business can make concerning cybersecurity, and shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern cyberthreats operate. If this has been your mindset, we urge you to read […]