24 Sep Don’t steal… It isn’t nice and makes you vulnerable to security hacks
Don’t steal… It isn’t nice and makes you vulnerable to security hacks Don’t steal. It isn’t nice. And...
17 Sep Cybercrime: In-house protection that only YOU can provide
Cybercrime: In-house protection that only YOU can provide From the political world to the corporate, all we hear about is hacking, hacking, hacking. Everyone gets hacked, data is stolen, etc. So, the cry goes up for better security protections for everyone's data. Firewalls, virus software, etc.,...
23 Jul Password Basics That Are Still Ignored
You can have all the locks on your data center and have all the network security available, but nothing will keep your data safe if your employees are sloppy with passwords.There are many ways data can be breached, and opening some link they shouldn't is...
09 Jul IT Defense in Depth Part II
Defense in Depth Part II In our last blog we started talking about the different layers of security necessary to fully defend your data and business integrity. Today we will look at the human aspect of it, and network defenses. The human layer refers to the...
25 Jun IT Defense In Depth Part I
In the 1930s, France built a trench network called the Maginot Line to rebuff any invasion. The philosophy was simple: if you map out all the places an enemy can attack, and lay down a lot of men and fortifications at those places, you can...
18 Jun Data Security: A People Problem
Phishing Scams – A People ProblemThere are some things that only people can fix. There are many security risks to which your data is susceptible, but there is one method that remains a wonderfully effective hacking tool. That is the phishing scam. This is a...
04 Jun Data Breaches are a Question of When, Not If
You hear on the news all of the time about big cyber attacks on large corporations, and even government agencies. The trouble with this news coverage is that is suggests a distorted view of where cyber attacks are taking place. These attacks are not solely...
29 May Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing Your Business Network
Hearing “all of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable, we know this because...
30 Apr SMBs: It is Hackers v. You – Don’t Let Them Score
SMBs: It is Hackers v. You - Don't Let Them ScoreSelling stolen IDs and other personal data is a lucrative trade for hackers. They are always looking for sources where vital information is stored. As a small to midsize business you store your client's personal...
23 Apr Business Disaster: What Threatens Small Businesses the Most?
Business Disaster: What Threatens Small Businesses the Most? There are many threats to the integrity of a small business, and not all of them are as dramatic as a cyberattack or a hurricane. Every small business needs to do a risk assessment to determine all the...