A recurring theme in the security industry discussions since the start 2020 is the “human element,” of cybersecurity. a topic that I highly value. Information security professionals often interpret the human component of IT as “human fallibility,” the weakest link in a company’s data security apparatus. You can’t blame them. In many cases, cybersecurity incidents are [...]
The Cyber Pandemic Continues The COVID-19 pandemic drove a dramatic shift in how business was done. Instead of employees primarily working from the corporate office, a much greater percentage of the workforce is working remotely and is likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The pandemic kicked off a cyber pandemic as cyber [...]
Cybersecurity mesh The cybersecurity mesh is a modern conceptual approach to security architecture that enables the distributed enterprise to deploy and integrate security to assets, whether they’re on premises, in data centers or in the cloud. Gartner predicts that by 2024, organizations adopting a cybersecurity mesh architecture will reduce the financial impact of individual security incidents [...]
Phishing and ransomware remain the top two most popular methods for hackers. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in a lack of transparency in breach notices at both the organization and government level that, if it continues, could lead to a significant impact on individuals. But who do these breaches really affect? Everyone. From [...]
Due to so much of our lives now take place online, the digitization of society means that our infrastructure, institutions and personal lives are more exposed than ever to malicious actors. Big institutions remain vulnerable, despite spending millions on security, and cybercriminals have plenty of opportunities to exploit weak. Of course, it’s not just [...]
It is common for people to not really know or care how their WiFi works, they just want it to work properly—period. It is expected it to always be available, be extremely fast, and always secure. Much like electricity and running water, wireless services have become a necessary utility, and individuals and companies are [...]
Data is one of the most valuable resources in business these days and it is at the heart of IT systems that keep both public and private-sector operations running. When a ransomware attack removes access to data, the effect can be crippling to an organization. Ransomware has changed the very nature of how organizations need [...]
In recent years cloud technology has really taken off. With cloud-based applications, disaster recovery planning, and data storage, the cloud offers a new architecture for businesses looking to improve efficiency and agility. However just because something is new doesn't always mean that it is better. While cloud storage certainly offers benefits for many businesses, [...]
More than a year into the pandemic, COVID has certainly changed the way organizations do business. One of the challenges shifting the IT landscape faster than ever before. In this past year, ransomware and other malware attacks have escalated and dominated the news cycle, causing business losses totaling millions of dollars along with hard [...]
Over the past year the number of employees who have switched to working from home has grown and has put many IT pros in the position of having to quickly transition to, and support, a largely remote workforce. With more employees working from home, cybercriminals have more access points to exploit networks. The Department [...]