Yes, there is a cybersecurity drought looming over the horizon. The data coming in is alarming; according to Cybersecurity Ventures, by 2020 there could be a shortage of cybersecurity experts by up to 1.5 million, worse yet, the shortage could reach 3.5 million by 2021. How is a global economy about to connect from 20 … Read more
In the present era, an individual’s privacy solely depends on internet security. Your banking details, your pictures, and other sensitive information are available on different channels such as social media accounts, websites, and other online platforms. Therefore, the usage of VPN has increased drastically. But are you sure your VPN is working correctly? If not, … Read more
The long-term success of any business or digital venture depends solely on a strong software architecture – one that has robust performance and is equipped with foolproof cybersecurity. In simpler terms, software architecture forms the basis of the development of an enterprise. Therefore, the main source acts as a guideline to shape the future of … Read more
Mobile security is a relatively new field in the world of cybersecurity. The rise of mobile computing calls for an increased vigilance in regards to our personal information. Smart phones and the like are now the standard. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 95% of Americans own a cellphone of some kind. The … Read more
The healthcare industry has been particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. The biggest data breaches in 2018 involved email, phishing attacks, and the misconfiguration of databases. One attack even lasted longer than a year. With so much patient data in the healthcare system, it’s becoming increasingly important to improve data security. There are a variety of … Read more
When it comes to data security, it is necessary for Ecommerce websites to earn their target audience’s trust. One way of making this possible is by acquiring, integrating, and effectively using an SSL certificate. Without said certificate, there is no way to secure the communication that takes place between a user and an Ecommerce website. … Read more
Going the Extra Mile Passwords are now becoming a thing of the past. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is viewed as the solution to passwords. MFA is a method of identifying yourself through a variety of different sources. An example would be verification through your phone or IOT device. A recent study has reported that 80% … Read more
Disaster Recovery (DR) has always been a very comprehensive and multi-departmental undertaking. This has only increased in connectivity in the digital age. With so many devices being connected to the network now, it is beyond the traditional natural disasters and power outages. We must view network security as an integral piece of any disaster recovery … Read more
Cybersecurity myths are pervasive ideas people have about cybersecurity that weaken your cybersecurity posture. These myths often are defense mechanisms, rationalizations for apathy and inaction. It is important to dispel these myths. Otherwise, you could be opening yourself, or your business, to vulnerability. Cybersecurity Myth #1: Cybersecurity is the IT Guy’s Problem If you work … Read more
The Cost of Carelessness Is it possible to quantify carelessness? Recent news about Equifax has shown the veracity of carelessness seen in the cybersecurity department of major corporations and countries. This year alone, we have seen many companies that we trust with our personal information fail us. Because of this, the catastrophic failures of cybersecurity … Read more
