Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a complex subject, which makes many businesses hesitate to fully address it. Don’t be one of them. Cybersecurity Statistics The first step to understanding the importance of cybersecurity is to realize the number and type of current threats, the potential damages they can cause to your business, and the common mistakes that increase…

Since 2016, there have been 855 cyber incidents publicly disclosed by U.S. schools and districts, according to data from the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center. There were 348 in 2019 alone, nearly three times the number in 2018. With the increased use of technology for teaching, learning and continuing school operations in today’s remote environment, schools…

Research shows that most law firms are confident about their cybersecurity — but are they really as safe as they believe? Cybersecurity and Your Law Firm The legal sector is facing truly challenging opponents outside of the courtroom – cyber criminals. The stakes have never been higher. These rising threats are why cybersecurity is becoming…

Your Own Employees are Your Biggest Threat – and Last Line of Defense Against a Ransomware Attack on Your Business Major ransomware attacks are on the rise across the country, not just taking down single businesses, but entire infrastructure systems. The cybercriminals are gaining in sophistication, finding more clever ways to hack into your network.…

What is cybersecurity posture? Cybersecurity posture refers to an organization’s overall defense against cyber-attacks. Your cybersecurity posture encompasses any security policies in place, employee training programs, or security solutions you have deployed, from malware to anti-virus. It is the collective security status of all software and hardware, services, networks, and information, and how secure you…

Social media can do wonders for you as an individual, as well as if you are running your own online business. It can help you build a loyal following, spread word and awareness about your brand, and reach out to other like-minded people, as well as customers. And the best about it is that it’s…

Protecting your small business against cyber crime should be your top priority. If you don’t have proactive security measures in place to protect your IT network, it’s only a matter of time before it will be attacked. Below are 20 cybersecurity tips for small businesses. Continue reading to ensure your business has the protection it…

Cybercrime affects everyone, but business owners tend to have the biggest targets painted on their backs. Contrary to popular belief, small businesses are often more heavily targeted than large enterprises. Why? Because they’re usually easier targets. Recent research suggests that most small companies have unprotected data and poor cybersecurity practices in place, making them vulnerable…

There are ways to protect business data against ransomware attacks. Here are 9 tips to help your IT team boost your business’ resilience to cyber attacks: 1. Renew your security risk assessment. Things change over time. If it’s been a while since your IT team has thoroughly assessed your information security posture, be sure to…

Our industry leading penetration tests (sometimes called “ethical hacking”) are standards-based. They are closely tied to the fundamentals found in the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Penetration Testing Guide. The open method associated with OSSTMM builds on a foundation…