Category: Cybersecurity

Discover why Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information within organizations. Overview of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Technology Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technology is a set of tools and processes used to ensure that sensitive data is not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users. It helps…

Discover the numerous benefits of achieving HITRUST compliance and how it can positively impact your organization’s security and reputation. Enhanced Data Security Achieving HITRUST compliance provides enhanced data security measures for your organization. With the increasing number of cyber threats and data breaches, it is crucial to have robust security…

Forty-three percent of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% are prepared to defend themselves, according to Accenture. These incidents now cost small businesses $200,000 on average, reveals insurance carrier Hiscox, with 60% of them going out of business within six months of being victimized. More than half…

Discover why a clear separation of duties between the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is vital for effective cybersecurity and organizational success. Understanding the Roles of CIO and CISO The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) are two key roles within…

Phishing attacks are an ever-present cyber threat for businesses of all sizes and industries. According to data cited by Small Business Trends, “1 in every 99 emails is a phishing attack. And this amounts to 4.8 emails per employee in a five-day work week. Considering close to a third or 30% [of]…

Google Chrome has become a surveillance tool During a 2 week experiment surfing the Web, I discovered and found dozens of website ads and data was linked to my browser. It tracked every click and planted dozens of cookies within my browser. “Big Brother” I found Firefox limited this activity,…

Explore the detrimental effects of cyber security ignorance and the importance of implementing robust data loss protection measures. Understanding the Impact of Cyber Security Ignorance Cyber security ignorance can have severe consequences, leaving individuals and organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Ignorance often leads to complacency, making it easier for hackers…

The Baltimore city government is recovering from a devastating ransomware attack that has locked up its systems, but officials in the city faced a new problem today. As first reported by The Baltimore Sun, Google blocked city departments from using Gmail accounts created as a workaround. RANSOMWARE ATTACK HIT MAY 7TH On May…

Virtually every business has an IT asset of some kind. From the smallest “mom and pop” grocery store to the biggest multinational conglomerates, you will find all types of digital devices, cloud-based tools, on-prem software, and more. In short, information technology has become an inseparable part of life for businesses…

Risk management is a key part of any business strategy. Companies of all sizes have to measure the risks they face, determine what their acceptable level of risk is, and create strategies to minimize various risks and their impacts. Failing to address risk management can have severe consequences down the…