Though traditionally operational technology and information technology were kept separate, these two worlds are becoming increasingly intertwined, and both forms of technology are becoming more likely to connect to the internet. What is Operational Technology? Operational technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software used to change, monitor, or control physical devices, processes, and events within a company or organization. … Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness is Increasingly Important, Especially With 2020 Around the Corner
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, making it an excellent time to draw attention to this critical topic. Too many organizations continue to take their cybersecurity for granted, often with disastrous results. The foundation of any good cybersecurity policy is employee training. Even the most robust and iron-clad cybersecurity plan will fail if employees don’t understand: The importance of cybersecurity … Read More
Why Do Modern Businesses Need Managed Security Services?
Cybersecurity incidents are becoming increasingly common in the modern world, so your organization needs to have policies in place to safeguard your digital assets. While large organizations may be able to support an in-house cybersecurity team, many small and medium-sized businesses have neither the capital nor the people power to support such a resource-intensive department. This is where Managed Security … Read More
Why Your Company Could be the Next Equifax or CapitalOne
Though many of us may only hear about big cybersecurity incidents like the Equifax breach of 2017 and the CapitalOne hack of 2019, cybersecurity incidents are becoming increasingly common in the modern world. Many C-suite executives and other decision-makers likely shook their heads as they read about these and other serious cybersecurity incidents, thankful that that sort of thing could … Read More
The Capital One Hack: The Latest in a Series of High-Profile Breaches
It seems like almost every day brings news of another large, high-profile hack affecting millions of Americans and other users around the world. Though wide-reaching hacks affecting large companies and millions of users are more likely to make the news, the reality is that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized organizations as well. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving and changing … Read More
The Rising Cost of Health Care Industry Data Breaches
The 2019 edition of the Cost of a Data Breach Report, sponsored by IBM and published by Ponemonis causing quite a stir in the cybersecurity world. The annual report, which draws its data from in-depth interviews with more than 500 global companies that experienced data breaches between July 2018 and April 2019, finds that not only are data breaches becoming … Read More
Airports are a Hackers Best Friend (& Other Ways Users Expose Themselves to Risk)
Traveling is stressful, even when things go smoothly. Your routine is disrupted, you are in an unfamiliar place, and there is a good chance you are not as well-rested as usual. This can make you less vigilant about your cybersecurity, and if you don’t speak the local language, you may have trouble getting the information you need to make an … Read More
What Kind of Relationship Should You Have With Your MSSP?
There are a lot of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) out there, but like all industries, not every company maintains the same high standards. Finding the right MSSP to meet your organization’s unique needs can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. To help you choose the right MSSP for your company, here are a few … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Ransomware (2019 Edition)
Ransomware is becoming an epidemic in the cybersecurity world, with new strains being created continuously by criminals to extort money out of unsuspecting users. While there is no way to shield any device from malicious attacks such as ransomware completely, there are a few things you can do to reduce your chances of falling victim. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is … Read More
Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning: It’s Time to Review Your Security Practices
When most people think of spring cleaning, they think of giving their house a thorough cleaning and donating unwanted items to charity. But spring is also a great time to review your organization’s cybersecurity protocols. To help you review your current protocols, and catch any gaps, here is a handy cybersecurity spring cleaning checklist. Infographic Skip to content Review Your … Read More