It’s time to think about more than those jeans when you buy online.
There are many things that are taken for granted with information technology and security. One of the main things is online business, whether browsing or buying. Billions of online transactions take place daily where consumers enter their personal information without a thought about security. An estimated $870 billion was spent in online transactions in 2021. […]
Current Gaps Lead To Need For Monitoring and Transactional Testing Service
In working with our financial institutions our experts are finding that examiners are focusing more heavily on risk assessments and policies and have been doing less and less transactional testing. We believe that transactional testing is important to catch any procedural errors that may require additional training or even potential policy changes that may need […]
IT Red Flags to Watch Out For
IT Red Flags to Watch Out For As someone running a SMB, you probably have a lot on your plate. You are the core decision maker, responsible for growing your business, keeping your clients happy and getting all the working done. Often, when you have so much going on, one area that gets overlooked is […]
Ransomware and disaster recovery plans
Ransomware and disaster recovery plans Disaster recovery is a basic element of good business continuity planning. Business continuity planning refers to the broad range of plans created so that a business–that includes contact centers–can continue to be operational no matter what negative event might occur. Business continuity planning addresses severe, catastrophic events, […]
Insider threats: Not as uncommon as you think
Insider threats: Not as uncommon as you think When we speak of cybercrime and data theft, we typically think of seasoned cybercriminals. But you’d be surprised to know that the cause of businesses becoming victims of cybercrime is most often their own employees–sometimes on purpose, sometimes inadvertently. Remember Bob from accounting who was let go? […]
How to manage cookies effectively so they are not a threat to your data
How to manage cookies effectively so they are not a threat to your data Avoid third-party cookies: Third-party cookies are primarily used for online advertising and retargeting, so you won’t miss anything significant by avoiding these cookies. So, whenever you see a cookie alert on any site, first, check if it is for third-party cookies […]
DNS Cache poisoning: What every SMB must know
DNS Cache poisoning: What every SMB must know In one of the most common poisoning attacks, the attacker poisons the DNS Cache with the aim of leading visitors to a fake website. In a DNS cache poisoning case, the attacker gains control of the DNS server and then manipulates cache data such that anyone typing […]
Cybersecurity Leadership: The Role of a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes. However, many organizations struggle to develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that protects their information assets from potential cyber threats. This is where a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) can help.
Tech Tune Up for Your Business
Every now and then it is good to take a look under the hood, so to speak, of your business. At the start of the new year is the perfect to make sure you have the appropriate network security measures in place and seek out new software that might add a productivity boost to your […]
What you need to know about ransomware right now.
Ransomware has been a big topic in recent news. Several large breaches have been publicized a great deal. The colonial pipeline breach was considered a national security threat, affecting the gas supply for consumers and airlines. Using an exploit in Microsoft Exchange server, hackers were able to get access to sensitive information from computer manufacturer […]