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 by [...]
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 business [...]
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 large [...]
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 very [...]
Did you know there are different types of cyber security? Knowing the difference can help you protect your organization and your personal information online. What Is Cyber Security? Cyber security, or electronic information security, protects computers, mobile devices, networks, servers, and data from external attacks. It serves as a security gate to make sure that [...]
Proactive maintenance is a strategy based on identifying the root causes leading to equipment failure and using this information to anticipate or reduce breakdowns or performance degradation and extend equipment life. Rather than emphasizing the symptoms of failure, proactive maintenance differentiates itself by focusing on the factors contributing to equipment failure. More than any other [...]
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, some [...]
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 hits [...]
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 of [...]