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
Insider Threat (Fundamentals) As discussed, the insider threats are not always bred out of malicious nature. In fact, many insider threats exist due to the unintended or accidental happenings. More than 51% of companies are concerned about the unintentional insider attack. However, 49% of the companies are still worried about malicious insider, which do exist and are … Read more
An important part of cybersecurity is plugging into the surrounding community. Connectivity is a major component of spreading new innovations. Many security professionals enjoy attending conferences for this very reason. But when attending cybersecurity conferences, it is important to get the most out of your interactions. Therefore, here are some tips to make sure you … Read more
SD-WAN. The most hyped up WAN technology of 2018. And quite possibly the biggest “me too” in telecom right now. You’ll find plenty of sales people who’ll tell you that they can cut your WAN costs by 70+% while supercharging your throughput and optimizing virtually every possible application you may be running on your IT … Read more
Over the weekend, we were alerted to a significant spike from normal baseline of Twitter links being shared in terrorists WhatsApp group channels…
No one can deny the dire need for software in business today. Companies are becoming increasingly dependent on software that is hosted by a third party and is consequentially outside of their control. But…
Cybersecurity is, and has always been a male dominated field. When the stereotypical archetype of an ethical hacker or cyber warrior pops into your head, the image conjured is usually a man in a…
Are you a small to medium size business owner (SMB)? Are you actively implementing cybersecurity best practices for your SMB? Many SMBs have a mindset that cyber-attacks won’t reign down on them. The “I…
