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Understanding The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Modern World

April 13, 2023

The digital age has brought about unprecedented levels of connectivity and convenience, but it has also given rise to new threats that were once unimaginable. Cybersecurity has become a pressing issue for individuals, businesses, and governments alike as they try…

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How To Prevent Malware

March 13, 2023

What is malware? Malware is a term used to describe malicious software that is designed to infiltrate your computer and wreak havoc. It can cause serious damage to your system, from stealing personal information to corrupting files or even crashing…

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Why Having A Cyber Security Strategy Is Important

September 7, 2022

A cyber security strategy is a plan of action designed to maximize the security and resiliency of your organization. It uses a top-down approach to establish a set of objectives and protocols to help keep you safe. Why is this…

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8 Ways You Could Be Inviting A Cybersecurity Attack

August 30, 2022

Many business leaders still believe cybersecurity is a problem that can be solved if they invest enough money and hire the right people with the right technical knowledge who will keep them out of the headlines. In fact, it’s often…

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Sharing Responsibility For Cybersecurity

August 10, 2022

More than ever cybersecurity is a business risk, not just an IT problem; yet, many organizations have yet to change their culture of accountability. The CIO or CISO still carry primary responsibility for cybersecurity in 85% of organizations that responded…

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When Cyber-Attacks Succeed: Lessons Learned from the Colonial Pipeline Company Breach

February 14, 2022

Cybersecurity attacks on IT infrastructure have become an increasingly legitimate and immediate threat for businesses in the past few years.  With the world becoming more technology reliant with each passing day, failure of operations due to a security compromise cause…

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The Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

February 14, 2022

You may have heard of the CIA triad before, but, as is so often the case with such “technojargon”, you may find yourself asking: “What does it really mean to me?” Cybersecurity has three fundamental elements that comprise what is…

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The Human Firewall: Why?

February 14, 2022

Bad actors are getting smarter and more organized at their craft. Ransomware, Business Email Compromise (BEC), CEO Fraud, spearphishing, vishing… attack vectors are ever-evolving.   The solution? Security awareness training and development of a a security-aware culture. Whether you’re just starting…

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Types Of Malware

January 6, 2022

Malicious software—or malware—is used by threat actors to access and infect a computer or network without being detected. Terms like viruses, adware, spyware, ransomware, worms or Trojan horses; these are all different types of malware that can severely damage your…

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Securing Your Business: The Basics of Employee Cybersecurity Training

January 6, 2022

Have you heard the stories about cyber criminals dumping thumb drives loaded with malicious code in employee parking lots waiting for one to be picked up and plugged into a work computer? Pretty clever, right? Unfortunately, studies have found that…

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