As the saying goes, you’re only as strong as your weakest link, and in the case of cybersecurity, your weakest link is humans. With the new security challenges brought about by remote work, humans have become more of a cyber risk than ever. As of 2022, 88% of data breaches are caused by human error. […]
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May
May
For several years bad actors have been using Emotet malware and its variants in large scale phishing attacks. These attacks are meant to compromise business email accounts and then allow them to deliver a payload of ransomware. Some recent updates from Microsoft have made those attacks less effective, so the hackers have had to pivot. […]
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Apr
Apr
The weakest link in most IT security plans is frequently your employees. Cyber security training can help them recognize threats and not fall for that phishing scam. Without it, a misguided click can subvert a lot of the other security you’ve worked hard to put in place. What is Cyber Security Training? People make mistakes. […]
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Apr
Apr
Businesses should always be on the lookout for ways that they can increase their security posture. Microsoft is aware of this and wants to help. They’ve created some built in functionality within Office 365 that assists organizations in improving their security. Here’s what it is and how it can help your business. What is Microsoft […]
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Apr
Apr
With the rise of ransomware and increasing automated bot attacks the need for cyber liability insurance has never been higher than right now. Business owners often underestimate the cost of a breach or outage due to an attack. Having the right Cyber Liability insurance in place can help protect your business if you qualify. Security […]
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Mar
Mar
Moving into 2022, cybersecurity is a hot topic. With hacking and data breaches on the rise, it is more important than ever for individuals and businesses to protect their digital information. You may think phishing is a hacking tool of the past, but hackers and cybercriminals still use phishing and social engineering to steal personal […]
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Mar
Mar
In 2021, cybersecurity continued to be a top concern for businesses and individuals alike. Despite increased awareness and investment in cybersecurity solutions, there were still many high-profile cyberattacks that affected both organizations and individual users. When we see these high-profile attacks on the news, it’s important to use them as case studies so we can […]
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Mar
Mar
HIPAA compliance is a critical part of protecting the privacy of patient information. It is also important for healthcare organizations to maintain HIPAA compliance in order to avoid potential fines and penalties. What is HIPAA Compliance? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created in an effort to standardize healthcare information in the […]
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Feb
Feb
Recent discussions with a couple of different businesses identified a need for secure file sharing with their clients. Traditionally clients sent sensitive documents over email. This isn’t ideal. Plain text email can put your client’s data at risk. There are a lot of different ways to securely transfer the needed files. The key is to […]
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Feb
Feb
As remote work has become more prevalent over the last couple of years, having a web-based file sharing platform has become more important than ever. Ensuring your team has access to the files they need from anywhere is important to their productivity. Microsoft has 3 different solutions. This may seem confusing, but they all serve […]