Cyber Security
What You Should Know About Firewall and WiFi Security
The firewall and WiFi router used to support a business data network are two elements of cyber security that are often taken for granted. In many do-it-yourself network installations, firewalls and routers are left with their default factory configurations, which invariably feature credentials for administrative access. These default settings are irresistible to hackers because they…
Read MoreAccess Control Policies for Modern Businesses
Information security is not limited to preventing and mitigating cybercrime. As long as business information is handled in a digital manner, compliance will also be part of the IT security continuum, which in turn is tied to corporate governance. Compliance can be regulatory and internal; the latter often refers to establishing content access controls through…
Read MoreEmployee Training: Ingrained Protection Against Cyber Crime
SynchroNet recommends that you make a point of training your people in order to improve your company’s cyber security. By scheduling regular training you’ll be able to hold your employees accountable. Your employees will become more confident in their ability to recognize email threats such as phishing or spear phishing, leaving you confident in your…
Read MoreUsing Passwords To Prevent Hackers
Hacking is a common issue that most people will have to deal with at some point. Fortunately, if you take the steps to improve your cyber security, then you will be able to reduce the chances of someone hacking your account. One of the most important things that you can do to prevent a hack…
Read MoreEmail and Cyber Security
SynchroNet recommends companies up their email game to improve their cybersecurity. Two simple steps can make a huge difference in securing a company’s email. The first step begins by using a professionally managed email filter. It’s estimated that about 48% of global email is spam of one sort or another. This often means that a…
Read MoreIncreasing Cyber Security Through Effective Data Backup and Recovery
How many business owners do you think would be able to afford going through a complete loss of company data? The only right answer is: Only the ones who are able to execute a recovery process from a full system back up. Data backup processes have been getting plenty of attention in recent years thanks…
Read MoreWhy Access Control is a Pillar of Information Security
Over the last few years, cyber security experts have been warning about the substantial risks posed by the traditional username/password system of network access. The arguments against passwords to access business networks are valid: Most users dislike them, and hackers have developed numerous strategies to either figure them out or thoroughly defeat them. There is…
Read MoreUnderstanding Malware Detection and Prevention
There was a time when cyber security for personal computers and workstations was mostly limited to installing a firewall along with a reliable and up-to-date antivirus application. This kind of approach, which is based on prevention, is largely insufficient nowadays. The cyber threat environment these days has become far too sophisticated for the firewall and…
Read MoreSynchroNet and Firewall Protection
A good firewall is the first defense against cyber intruders. In many cases, a firewall is all that’s necessary to keep your system safe because low-level intruders are simply searching for networks that are easy to breach. Most will move on to the next target on the list if your firewall resists. Firewalls block unauthorized…
Read MoreEveryday Tips To Prevent Being Hacked
The online world can be a dangerous place if you are not careful. There are cyber thieves that are just waiting to steal your information. Fortunately, the following security strategies will help you stay safe online. Change the Way That You View Looking at the Internet Many people do not think about all of the…
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