Security Policies for Your Business Implementing essential security policies has become a crucial component of IT security in all organizations, and the stakes are high. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the cost of a security breach can be significant, both financially and in terms of reputational damage. That’s Read more…
A weak password could cause problems. Here’s what you can do to safeguard your many accounts. A strong password is essential when it comes to your online security, and you need a unique one for each of your streaming services, online shopping accounts, bank accounts, email, and much more. It Read more…
What Is MFA? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security procedure that requires a user to provide at least two factors to prove their identity before they are allowed to access a website, application, or network. MFA offers an extra layer of security during the authentication process and helps prevent unauthorized Read more…
Marketing emails are great to receive in your inbox. These emails provide you discounts, tell you if you left something in your cart by mistake, provide relevant content and information you need, and so much more…and then there’s SPAM – the emails you don’t want, or didn’t sign up for Read more…
The Growth of Security Breaches Security breaches have been making headlines yet again with ransomware attacks against hospitals and colleges, and what may turn out to be the single largest hack against the United States government and several of its agencies. It’s perhaps no coincidence these threats have risen with Read more…
The Challenge with Digital Meetings The modern workforce is constantly changing. With the advancement of new technology, more and more employees have the ability to efficiently work from home. As more employees work remotely, organizations are increasingly turning to video conferencing tools like WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype. These Read more…
What Is Public Wi-Fi? Public Wi-Fi has become a popular and common occurrence in public areas. These free access points are often available in restaurants, airports, shopping malls, hotels, and coffee shops. Using available Wi-Fi hotspots in public places can be handy, and many people connect to public Wi-Fi without Read more…
The Threat of Unsecured Printers With cybercrime on the rise around the world, many companies are taking the proper steps to mitigate risk for their network and workstations. However, many organizations often overlook printers, which can be a major security threat. According to HP, 78% of IT pros in North America Read more…
The Importance of Hack-Proofing Your Smartphone Most of us know the importance of protecting our computers with antivirus, firewalls, and strong passwords. But many of us don’t take the proper steps to secure our smartphones. According to a survey by Alcatel-Lucent Motive, 71% of phones have no security features to defend Read more…
The Rise of Cybercrime Cybercrime is the fastest-growing crime in the United States. In fact, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cybercrime damages will cost the world over $6 trillion annually by 2021. While people and organizations are becoming more aware of ransomware and phishing scams, one threat that they might not Read more…