What is a Whaling Attack? How to Protect Your Business
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What is a Whaling Attack? How to Protect Your Business

Security breaches and digital attacks are growing at an alarming rate. The number of attacks in the first three quarters of 2021 exceeded the total for the prior year. It is estimated that the cost of ransomware attacks alone will reach $265 billion by 2031. Some of the common types of cyberattacks include: Ransomware Phishing…

Cloud Computing in the Healthcare Sector
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Cloud Computing in the Healthcare Sector

Cloud computing has grown tremendously in the last several years. And while several sectors held out initially because of more stringent security requirements, many of these security concerns have been addressed. Healthcare information is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), one of the most stringent data protection laws. But even healthcare…

Data Breach Liability – Who is Responsible?
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Data Breach Liability – Who is Responsible?

Data breaches are a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. More and more data breaches occur every year. From the start of 2021 until September 30, the number of data breaches had already surpassed the total for 2020 by 17%. While hackers commonly target financial services, healthcare, government, and professional services, businesses of all…

10 Types of Business IT Support Services You Should Invest in Now
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10 Types of Business IT Support Services You Should Invest in Now

Running a business isn’t easy – especially in today’s business climate. Hyper competitive markets are combined with increasing security costs to leave business owners with razor-thin profit margins. On top of that, the pace of technology evolution and business transformation is so rapid that even missing out on one opportunity can leave you at a…

Be Proactive and Have Confidence in Your Data Integrity and Cybersecurity with a Cybersecurity IT Assessment
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Be Proactive and Have Confidence in Your Data Integrity and Cybersecurity with a Cybersecurity IT Assessment

The cybersecurity threat landscape continues to grow, increasingly introducing threats to companies, individuals, and organizations. Cybercrime is responsible for causing nearly $1 trillion in damages in 2020, and experts predict that figure will continue to grow. Some of the most significant emerging threats include: Ransomware and as-a-service attacks Enterprise security tool sprawl Misconfigured security applications…

What is Sandboxing?
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What is Sandboxing?

Many terms describe specific strategies or tactics related to security practices in digital security. Sandboxing is one of these terms, which describes the isolation of an environment for testing purposes without impacting the overall system. This strategy is critical for software development because it facilitates testing that negatively impacts operations. A thorough description of sandboxing,…

Why Cloud-Based Solutions Are Becoming the Normal Solution
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Why Cloud-Based Solutions Are Becoming the Normal Solution

Cloud computing has been on the rise for years. These solutions have become integral to companies of all sizes and operating in all sectors. And while cloud-based solutions grew in popularity before the COVID-19 pandemic, they have become the new normal in its aftermath. The pandemic forced many companies to shift their normal operations, and…

Should You Insure Your Businesses Against Losses from Ransomware?
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Should You Insure Your Businesses Against Losses from Ransomware?

Ransomware attacks are one of the most common types of digital security threats globally. Currently, a ransomware attack is carried out nearly every ten seconds in the United States, and its prevalence is growing as a preferred criminal strategy. What Is a Ransomware Attack? Malware will infect an organization’s network and lock down its files…

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Online Scams During the Holidays
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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Online Scams During the Holidays

Online shopping is increasingly becoming the default option for many consumers completing their holiday shopping. There are many benefits to online shopping. It’s easy and convenient. During a pandemic, it minimizes exposure risks. However, it comes with some risks, too. The rate of cybercrime has increased by 600% since the onset of the pandemic, meaning…

Why You Should Bring Cybersecurity to the Forefront of Your Executive Meetings
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Why You Should Bring Cybersecurity to the Forefront of Your Executive Meetings

Cybersecurity has long been in the domain of IT professionals. These experts can often give you great guidance and sound policies that enhance cybersecurity. But cybersecurity isn’t only for IT professionals and managed IT services. Cybersecurity starts and ends with the executive team. It takes contributions from every single employee in the company to maintain…

Give Thanks!
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Give Thanks!

There are so many things that I am thankful for this year. At the top of that list are our employees and clients. We have all been through so much over the last two years (okay, 22 months), but we have all hung in there together. I am particularly proud of how my staff has…

How Can Your Business Practice Good Cyber Hygiene?
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How Can Your Business Practice Good Cyber Hygiene?

The number of cyberattacks in the news has increased steadily year over year, with a huge spike throughout the pandemic. These attacks are costly for businesses and organizations that have been targeted. It often takes years for an organization to recover from a cyberattack. Not surprisingly, cyber hygiene strategies are becoming a popular way to…