With Cybersecurity Awareness Month upon us, now is a great time for businesses to take time to reflect on their own security measures. This year, the theme is “See Yourself in Cyber”, and understanding how each of us as employees, managers, and business owners alike can work together to protect valuable data is more important […]
Category Archives: Cyber Security
If you’ve been keeping your ear tuned to the tech world, there’s a chance you’ve probably heard about Apple’s new emergency update. Although Apple rolls out updates quite often, this particular update, IOS 15.6.1, has been a security game changer. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of the new Apple software update for Apple […]
We had the pleasure to host the “WLT Cybersecurity Awareness Event” with other talented professionals in the cybersecurity industry. Some topics that were covered include ransomware vs phishing attacks, cybersecurity for small businesses, how to have proper web security at home, and so much more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to access this wealth […]
One way to keep your business’ data safe is to follow password management best practices. Many employers make the mistake of not implementing proper password security measures, which can lead to disastrous consequences. Close to 20% of surveyed respondents admitted to recycling passwords across multiple accounts. In this blog post, we will go over the […]
Many people use the terms information security and cybersecurity interchangeably, but there is a big difference between the two concepts. In this blog post, we’ll break down what information security is, what cybersecurity is, and the benefits of having both in your business. If you’re looking to improve your company’s security posture, it is important […]
In times of global cyber-conflict, it is more important than ever to stay safe and secure online. While there are no known or credible cyber attacks on the United States at this moment, Russia’s recent unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which has included cyber-attacks on the Ukrainian government and essential infrastructure organizations, may have an effect […]
2021 was a record-breaking year for data breaches. A recent study by the ITRC shared that the total number of public-reported data breaches through Q3 in 2021 had already exceeded the total number of occurrences for the entire year in 2020 by 17%. Some of the top industries affected were the manufacturing and utilities industry […]
The myths around cybercrime are common: “Hackers don’t bother with small businesses.” “A virus is a nuisance but we can take that risk.” “We’d cope with a data breach so it’s not worth putting precious resources into preventing it.” Those myths are wrong. And those myths are dangerous. Take ransomware: it’s often that only the […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) protects the data of citizens in EU countries. Any company that collects data from European residents must comply with this rule, which aims to give customers control over their personal data. Even if your organization has no physical presence in the EU, you are required to comply with the […]
A big change is coming, and it’s a change that every multinational company that has dealings in the European Union will need to prepare for. On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, and it will govern how multinationals manage their data processing and protection policies. Failure to comply with […]