Should Cloud-Based Data Be Encrypted?
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Should Cloud-Based Data Be Encrypted?

Recent years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of cloud-based solutions as part of their managed IT services. Cloud solutions have become integral to many companies by moving back-end infrastructure to a provider’s data center. This process removes the need to house this infrastructure on-premise. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many businesses to…

October is National Cyber Security Month
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October is National Cyber Security Month

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month was deemed a collaborative effort between government agencies and industry leaders to bring visibility to the problems with cybercrime. An additional goal of Cyber Security Month is to ensure that all individuals and organizations have the resources to stay more secure online. The History of Cyber Security…

Why you need a cybersecurity incident response plan
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Why you need a cybersecurity incident response plan

Many security experts recognize that it is only a matter of time before a specific company is targeted in today’s digital economy. Business owners and managers must realize that the question then comes when – not if – they will be at the receiving end of an attack. While efforts such as employee security training…

How to Ensure the Apps Your Business Uses Are Safe
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How to Ensure the Apps Your Business Uses Are Safe

When it comes to digital data, it’s widely recognized that all types of data are under constant threat. Both personal and company-owned mobile devices can introduce a threat to your network. This threat can leave many employers wondering how to ensure that the business’s apps are safe. Unfortunately, many commonly available apps can be a…

Rethinking Cybersecurity
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Rethinking Cybersecurity

Why Most Companies Get Hacked, And Some Others Don’t The global pandemic has drastically changed the business landscape. While businesses were in a rush to adapt to keep their doors open, cybersecurity was often just an afterthought, and now we are more vulnerable than ever. In 2021, we saw some of the most significant cyberattacks…

Why a Security Awareness Program Can Protect Your Systems
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Why a Security Awareness Program Can Protect Your Systems

Security awareness programs are a comprehensive strategy used by security professionals to prevent and mitigate user risk. On a broad level, these programs help users understand their role in preventing and combatting security and data breaches. And these programs are more critical than ever before. Over the last eighteen months, the pandemic has brought on…

Robust RFI Services Could be Key to Protecting Your Data
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Robust RFI Services Could be Key to Protecting Your Data

Cyber security and threat analysis have been evolving much in the same way that actual cyberattacks have evolved. As the attacks become more sophisticated, the defensive measures employed by company’s must also become more sophisticated. One tool becoming much important in protecting data is the Request for Information (RFI) service. What are RFI Services? RFI…

When You Should Consider Client-Side Security
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When You Should Consider Client-Side Security

Securing your organization’s network from fraud and malicious attacks is one of the top priorities for many business owners and leaders. Many hackers will try to exploit vulnerabilities at any point in your organization for entertainment and profit. And the cost of these attacks is tremendous, with cyber fraud costs estimated to exceed $720 billion…

How Often Should You Update Your Cyber Security Policies
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How Often Should You Update Your Cyber Security Policies

The rate at which technology changes and evolves is staggering. But that means that new security threats are constantly being introduced. And organizations of all sizes are tasked with the challenge of addressing short- and long-term cyberthreats. Going through the risk assessment process can identify threats at a given point in time. But there is…

Best Practices to Protect Your Patients’ Health Data
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Best Practices to Protect Your Patients’ Health Data

While most organizations worry about data protection, it is especially important in the healthcare industry. Many medical organizations hold an abundance of sensitive information that can make them a target for cybercrime for several reasons: They often collect sensitive information, such as personal contact information for the patient and their close contacts. They often collect…

Why You Should Have an IT Budget
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Why You Should Have an IT Budget

Budgeting is never an easy process, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses. There is often high demand for a very limited amount of funds. In many instances, growth strategies have to be balanced with smart operational upgrades. Digital infrastructure and security costs have risen tremendously for the vast majority of companies in recent years. As…