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CYBERSECURITY: WAF – Why it is important to your business?
What is WAF? Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a crucial component of cybersecurity designed to protect web applications from various types of cyber attacks. A WAF works by monitoring and filtering incoming web traffic to identify and block malicious requests that could compromise the web application’s security. With the increasing number of cyber threats, cybersecurity…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: XDR — a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity
What is XDR in Cybersecurity? XDR, or eXtended Detection and Response, is a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that helps organizations detect, investigate, and respond to threats across multiple endpoints and networks. It is a highly effective tool for organizations that want to improve their security posture and protect their sensitive data from cyber threats. Cybersecurity…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Strong Passwords = Win
Passwords are a critical component of information security. Passwords serve to protect user accounts. However, a poorly constructed password may result in the compromise of individual systems, data, and/or networks. Bad passwords are bad for business. A recent study surveyed over 2 billion passwords and crunched the numbers to find the Worst of the Worst…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Password Management – Does it matter to my business?
We know that solving the security disconnect between IT and employees demands the right solution. When 85% of breaches involve a human element – phishing, stolen credentials, or human error, employee password practices remain the weakest point in a company putting sensitive data at risk. As many companies utilize a remote workforce, businesses need to ensure…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: The Impact of Ransomware on Government
How State and Local Governments Can Strengthen their Security Posture Cybersecurity will continue to be a hot topic as long as there are businesses and organizations are showing vulnerability. More recently local and state governments have faced an increasing number of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Much is at stake as breaches lead to extensive downtime and…
Read MoreSECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING: Improving Security On Your Business From Inside Out
Engaging training programs that instill a security-focused culture wherein employees actively participate and make fundamental changes to the security process. Is Your Business At Risk? Cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated by the minute. With human errors inevitable and data breaches obliterating businesses, organizations transitioning to remote work need stronger cybersecurity for decentralized workspaces. Your weakest…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: State of the Dark Web
Your 3 key takeaways to protect your data and actions you should take before it is too late. FACTS: There are more than 5 billion web pages on the “standard” internet. The “full” internet, including the Dark Web, is estimated to be 400 to 500 times larger. The Dark Web offers approximately 75,000 terabytes of data.…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: How to Identify Phishing?
With the number of spam emails sent daily expected to increase to almost 190 billion daily, it’s increasingly important to spot the tell-tale signs of a fraudulent email. When you spot fraudulent emails you can protect your personal and business data and your technology from malicious viruses and malware. CONFIRMING PERSONAL INFORMATION Often you…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Online Social Engineering is on the rise
Online social engineering is when scammers emotionally manipulate you into handling over your personal information. They take advantage of human behavior and trick you into thinking they are the real deal. 4 Tips to prevent a social engineering attack: Never reveal passwords or PINs via email or phone no matter how legitimate the request…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Understanding Cyber threats…
Cyber threats have become a pressing concern for individuals and organizations as we rely on technology. Cybersecurity protects devices, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. In this article, we will explore what a threat in cybersecurity entails and the various forms it can take. A threat in cybersecurity refers to any…
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