Cyber Security
Who’s to Blame After a Malware Attack?
Malware attacks are something we all have to be concerned about. Everyone is vulnerable and it can be very easy to make a mistake that can come back to haunt you. In one click on the mouse it is possible to infect a computer, or an entire company, with harmful software. So who is responsible…
Read MoreNew Approaches to Malware Protection
Protecting your IT system against Malware is one of the most important parts of any data management plan. These troublesome programs are always updating and finding new ways to cause trouble in people’s systems. Luckily, as the attacks have evolved so have our strategies to fight them off. Following the updates in malware protection and…
Read MoreHow MSPs help businesses Avoid Scams
It seems like there are always new stories of businesses, or people losing their data. The biggest companies have had security issues, and small businesses can be left destitute after being victims of a scam. Internet scams are not as easy to identify as they were 10 or even 5 years ago. The constant change…
Read MoreThe Most Common IT Security Risks
IT security is what protects a business from being taken advantage of. A business cannot be safe without awareness of the lurking dangers, and plans to deal with them. Advancements in technology have allowed attackers to find new ways to get into secure systems. This is why it’s so important to know the most common…
Read MoreWhat Are the IRS Security Six Protocols
Maintaining a comprehensive security strategy to keep your customers’ data safe should be your number one priority as a business owner. However, keeping up with the constantly evolving security landscape can be challenging. The IRS has implemented what it calls the “Security Six” protocol designed for tax professionals. However, many different types of businesses can…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Cybersecurity for Your Remote Workforce in 2020
It’s no secret in the industry that the more remote workers you have, the more vulnerabilities you open up in your business network. With the pandemic kicking the country in the teeth, having a workforce that works almost exclusively remotely is now a fact of life. This new normal is an old nightmare for IT…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Remote Workers Secure (According to Federal Guidelines)
In late April, The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) branch of the Department of Homeland Security released a website to help companies protect their employees while working remotely. It includes teleworking best practices from both CISA and the NSA. Follow these steps to secure your company while your employees work from home. Install…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from MFA Vulnerabilities
Security experts agree; there is a soaring rise in Multi-Factor Authentication (or MFA) vulnerability attacks. In the face of most offices now being forced to work remotely, concerns are growing about its reduced effectiveness in the face of staff absences. Let’s go over how Multi-Factor Authentication protects your data, what vulnerabilities we know of in…
Read MoreBest Cybersecurity Practices for Your Company
Best Cybersecurity Practices for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Small and medium businesses now share cybersecurity threats that large enterprises handle daily. Since far more people work from home, IT staff in enterprises of all sizes have to deal with more vulnerabilities than ever. As small and medium-sized businesses also have less of a cybersecurity budget…
Read MoreHow AI Can Help Your Company Avoid Cyber Threats
How AI and Machine Learning Can Thwart (or Assist in) Cyber Threats AI and machine learning tools are critical for handling today’s cybersecurity threats because AI and machine learning are now also in the hands of criminals. The threat of cybercriminals weaponizing AI and machine learning to boost and expand their attacks is all too…
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