5 Simple Mistakes That Hurt Your Cybersecurity
Technology is a big part of how businesses run today, but that also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. These attacks can shut down operations and steal sensitive data. Let’s look at five common cybersecurity issues businesses deal with:
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 […]
Even the NSA Recommends Rebooting Your Devices, But Not for the Reason You Suspect
Rebooting your device presents several benefits. If you ever experience an issue with your device, rebooting it will likely improve it. Heck, even the National Security Agency (NSA) recommends you do this… but why?
Update Your Computers’ OS to Keep Your Business Humming Along
An operating system is the main program on any device, like a computer, phone, or tablet, that helps it work. It’s what lets you open apps, go online, and get stuff done! For businesses, keeping their OS updated is super important. Here’s why:
Changing Course on Cybersecurity Can Save Your Business
The threat landscape is littered with organizations that have failed to adjust their security strategy to the most prevalent and modern threats. If you want to ensure you have the best chance at keeping your network and data secure, you need to build a strategy that actively addresses the threats that are actively trying to […]
Tip of the Month: Using Email While Prioritizing Safety and Security
You probably use your email every day without even thinking about it. Email is, however, one of the main places hackers go when they want to steal personal information. Here are three easy steps you can take to keep your email secure.
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.