Ransomware News: The Current State of Ransomware Among SMBs
In a report conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by Malwarebytes, more than 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses were surveyed in June 2017 about ransomware and other critical security issues. What we discovered was surprising—ransomware authors aren’t only targeting enterprise businesses for big payouts. They’ve got their greedy gaze on businesses of all sizes. In fact, 35 percent of SMB organizations surveyed were victims of a ransomware attack. And while…
Network Security Threats: Data Breaches Up 29 Percent Over Last Year
Data breaches are running 29% above last year, according to a report released by the Identity Theft Resource Center and Cyberscout. Hacking was the leading cause of data breaches nationwide, more than 790 so far this year. More than 12 million records have been exposed, although two-thirds of data breach notifications or public notices did not report the number of records compromised. “Only 33 percent of data breaches reported this…
Why You Need to Learn Cybersecurity Basics
We live in a tech-driven world; whether in the office, at home, the car, or even in sky, the convenience and access to vast amounts of information is always a fingertip away. If you ignore innovation, you risk rendering yourself obsolete. However, when you’re responsible for making technology investment decisions for an entire organization, being “Tech Savvy” is not a choice. The protection of any organization relies heavily on people…
Essential Network Security Tips: Provide Your Employees With Critical Network Security Training
Network Infiltration and Data Breaches are normally blamed on the malicious outsider. However, the responsibility for most organizations network security is with their employees, who unwittingly open the door welcoming cybercriminals into your environment. That’s why it’s crucial to properly educate your employees about Cybersecurity. When you provide routine training as a preventative, not reactive, measure; and develop formal written policies/procedures under the assumption that you will be infiltrated one…
Ecommerce Security Tips: How to Protect Your User’s Sensitive Information
Topic: PCI, eCommerce eCommerce security is a constantly evolving topic for any organization, regardless of their size. As the CEO & Cofounder of Trellis, a local full-service design firm, we partner with organizations to develop robust WordPress & Magento websites. One of questions I often face is what a new or smaller business can do to improve their overall eCommerce Security without breaking the bank. Here are a few of…
IOT Cybersecurity: Experiencing Security Fatigue?
As the CEO of an IT company, I often find myself speaking to people about what my company offers and what services we provide. Inevitably, the discussion will segue from technology, to the topic of internet security and privacy. We all desire complete control over what information we share, but it often feels like it is being chipped away at every turn in the name of commoditizing our daily activities. …
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
