Cybersecurity is now one of the most essential parts of doing business. Companies are investing in cyber defense and training, but there are a few misconceptions and myths about cybersecurity that should be avoided. We are breaking down the top 10 cybersecurity myths: Business is...
Regardless of the size of your business, the need for a technology security risk assessment cannot be ignored. Many organizations do not have one performed, which increases the probability that they will experience a data breach. That is why we are breaking down the top...
A security risk assessment identifies, assesses, and implements key security controls or compliance standards for a network. Carrying out a risk assessment allows an organization to view their network from a potential hacker’s perspective. It helps to identify vulnerabilities and strength in a network, which can...
A Chicago-based brokerage will pay a $1.5 million fine for their lack of cybersecurity policies by allowing cybercriminals to breach the firm’s email systems and to withdraw $1 million from a customer’s account. The U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission finds that Phillip Capital Inc. failed to...
When it comes to storing important financial documents, a shoebox under your bed doesn’t cut it. Estate planning documents — such as wills, trusts, living wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney —are essential to you. So where do you keep them safely secured? And...
Cybersecurity threats evolve and so do cybersecurity facts. Cybersecurity is a hot topic of discussion with data breaches, ransomware attacks, crypto-jacking, and threats to your connected devices. They all contribute to new rounds of cybersecurity facts, figures, and statistics. It can be hard to keep up....
When Jack Dorsey started sending out a string of unusual tweets in September, it was clear that his account had been hacked. How did the attacker gain control of Twitter's CEO’s account for almost 20 minutes? Twitter said hackers gained access to Dorsey’s profile by effectively...
Ransomware has rapidly emerged as the most visible cybersecurity risk for our nation’s networks, locking up private sector organizations and government agencies alike. And that’s only what we’re seeing – many more infections are going unreported, ransoms are being paid, and the vicious ransomware cycle...
Thank you for following along this month as we talk about Cybersecurity. We want to be able provide your company with the best knowledge and technologies to protect you against any attacks that might try to comprise your business. We hope that you have found...
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. The attacks are usually targeted at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money or interrupting normal business processes. Implementing effective cybersecurity measures can be challenging because there are more devices than people with...