Cyber Safety , Security , Security Assessments , Security Awareness Development , Security Program Development
August 8, 2019
You may or may not know you have a problem
Most business owners lump everything “computer-related” as an IT problem. They often believe the IT person or company is accountable for all cybersecurity issues, which is a problem. Most IT providers aren’t doing much to address their part by improving […]
Cyber Safety , Dark Web , Security , Security Assessments , Security Awareness Development
July 30, 2019
What’s in your wallet … is for sale or trade on the dark web?
Yet another large breach. This one due to a “configuration vulnerability in our infrastructure”, as reported in a press release by Capital One this month*. Configuration vulnerabilities can mean many things. Some vulnerabilities might come from vendor-controlled firmware/software, like Microsoft’s […]
Compliance Services , Security
July 25, 2019
Help With PCI Compliance
PCI compliance refers to the set of standards that a company must follow to accommodate the Payment Card Industry (PCI) responsible for the credit cards used by consumers. Compliance can be confusing and complicated, and the stakes are high for […]
Security , Security as a Service , Security Assessments , Security Awareness Development , Security Program Development
July 11, 2019
IT Security Audit for Your Business
Chances are that your business relies on IT. Over the past two decades, nearly every industry has integrated technology solutions into the core of its daily operations, making IT security an increasingly important factor. One of the key questions a […]
You know you need a security plan for your business, but you may not know where to begin. You want to protect your assets and foster a safe IT culture internally, and you need help knowing exactly what to do. […]
Compliance Services , Cyber Safety , Healthcare IT , HIPAA , Security , Security Awareness Development , Security Program Development
June 5, 2019
Healthcare Breaches Hit All Time High
According to The National Law Review, April was the worst month ever for reports of data breaches with 44 reports to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The healthcare breaches compromised almost 700,000 medical records mostly from hacking and IT […]
Security , Security as a Service , Security Assessments , Security Awareness Development , Security Program Development
May 16, 2019
What’s Your Best Hacking Defense?
No matter what type of business you run, you need to take the threat of hacking seriously. Since it’s not a problem you can see coming in a physical manner, you need to rely on proven IT security practices in […]
Cyber Safety , Security , Security Awareness Development
May 13, 2019
Domain Renewal Scams and Fake Invoices
Don’t Pay the Wrong Person! Just like a recent cyber-scam that tricked a local school system into paying a $3.75 M invoice to the WRONG recipient, criminals target businesses in many ways that might not be as lucrative, but can […]
Cyber Safety , Security
April 29, 2019
Online Behavior Tracking: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
I was recently asked about the threat to privacy and businesses based on online behavioral tracking technology. While this has been around for many years, the sophistication of targeted advertising online has grown, yet, it is still not at a […]
Cyber Safety , Security , Security Program Development
April 23, 2019
How do you know if your Cybersecurity Awareness Training is Working?
You likely know that cybercriminals top attack for the past several years continues to be launched through phishing email. You also have likely invested in cybersecurity awareness training for your staff. You may also know that many of the technical […]
