Cyber Security
Everything You Need to Know About Network Vulnerability Assessments
It may come as of little surprise that security breaches hurt small business much more than larger corporations. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, more than 70% of attacks target small businesses. It is also estimated that 60% of hacked small businesses experience devastating economic hardship, leading many to suffer a complete loss, closing their doors within six months following a breach. While discounting the need for security may save…
ContinuedWhat is The Difference Between an Information Technology Audit and a Technology Assessment?
The term Information Technology (IT) Assessment is often convoluted because it is so often portrayed as the simple and easy process of scanning an organization’s existing network. However, this could not be further from the truth. It is important to remember that a formal Technology Assessment is not a Technology Audit. The use of terminology is not just about semantics, but rather expectations. An audit is a required procedure conducted…
ContinuedNetwork Security Best Practices: What To Do With A Mysterious Thumbdrive
So if you found a USB Stick in the parking lot this morning, what would you do? What if you found one in the course of your job, in a rental car, or in a “Lost & Found” box in your office? You would be curious to see what is on the drive or inclined to try and locate who it belongs to. What would you consider the chances are…
ContinuedWhat To Do After a Ransomware Attack
The topic of Ransomware is a steadily increasing mainstream topic affecting both small and large businesses alike. We’ve discussed some of these common types of intrusions before, this type of malware encrypts your data and holds it for ransom to receive the key, it requires a fast acting user in order to minimize the amount of damage it can cause to your machine or business infrastructure. The aftermath of a…
ContinuedEmail Security Best Practices: How to Secure Your Email
E-Mail is one of the most commonly used applications in the world. It provides organizations with a quick and cost effective means to communicate and, from inception, it quickly became a necessity most businesses could not live without. However, hackers are keenly aware of this fact as well and continuously devise new creative ways to exploit any possible vulnerabilities for profit. At TSI, we strive to provide our clients with…
ContinuedWhy is Cybersecurity Important? Half of SMBs Suffered Data Breaches In the Past Year.
A new study on the topic of Cyber-security and the proliferation of cyber-attacks against Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB) was released this month. Historically, criminals would focus attacks on larger enterprise level organizations in an effort to reap a much larger reward. However, the level of technical expertise needed to infiltrate these companies’ security required significant time and investment in order to successfully, if ever, penetrate the network. Soon, attacks…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place