Several high profile hacks in the past 12 months have demonstrated that cyber security is a critical concern, regardless of industry. Hackers are becoming more sophisticated and are targeting even the largest, most well known companies. This article will explore several emerging trends in the cyber security space. 1. AI And Machine Learning Play An […]
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important with the prevalence of ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that hackers design to exploit vulnerabilities within an infrastructure, hold data for “hostage” and demand compensation for its release usually in the form of Bitcoin. It works by encrypting documents across networks or an individual desktop and […]
More and more businesses are becoming victims of cybercrime as the cyber threat landscape continues to expand. Stopping cyber criminals is a full-time job, and threat intelligence analysts employ a full toolset to prevent companies from being breached. Indicators of Compromise Analysts are trained to look for IoC’s or Indicators of compromise. Whenever someone does […]
You don’t know what you would do without that specialized application or software suite your business has always depended on — but now it looks like you’ll have to figure it out. Many grand old programs of the past stop receiving updates at some point, either because their makers have moved on to other things […]
Every organization has plenty of reason to safeguard its precious customer, client, and vendor data — but if your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), then your entire future could hinge on how well your IT system protects sensitive financial and medical information. Failure to comply with […]
It’s hard to run a business without having a dependable IT guy or team available. If the network goes down or a critical server fails at just the wrong time, the company bleeds money until it’s back up. So how can someone tell the difference between a great IT guy and one that isn’t quite […]
Technology is changing at a rapid rate. What is new and exciting one day is completely outdated the next. In this time of fast, nonstop change, it is becoming more difficult than ever for businesses to remain updated and secure. One of the ways many businesses are coping with this rapid rate of change is […]
When people hear about the cloud, they usually aren’t thinking about computers and data. That’s changing, though, as more and more data is being stored in the cloud. For small business owners and entrepreneurs, the cloud is a tool that can be beneficial to business. It is important for anyone who is considering the cloud […]
During the normal course of operations for any business or IT company, technology is often upgraded, replaced or reformatted. Residual data that can be recovered is called data remanence and can often expose sensitive company data. While security protocols require companies to properly delete files by wiping or even degaussing, it is also a good […]
Cybersecurity Should Protect Today, Prepare for Tomorrow Rarely a week goes by that we don’t hear about another cyber threat splashing headlines across the world. Given the complexities of this fast-paced, dynamic digital environment, keeping pace with the seemingly endless stream of threats can be both exhausting and intimidating, preventing you and your business from […]