Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Insurance is a Waste of Money… Unless You’re Following These Four Requirements!
Christopher Souza | CEO Cybersecurity insurance is an increasingly popular solution for businesses to protect themselves against today’s volatile cybersecurity threats. While cybersecurity insurance can provide some degree of a safety net for businesses, there are numerous considerations to keep in mind for your cybersecurity policy to work and pay out a claim in the unfortunate case of a breach. In this article, we’ll clarify some often-overlooked requirements to help…
ContinuedStaying Secure While Shopping Online and In-Person During the Holidays
A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Guide The holiday season is nearly upon us, a time filled with joy and festivities but also a period when cybercriminals are especially active in targeting online shoppers. Cybercriminals primarily target victims during this period through social media platforms (41%), third-party websites (35%), emails (32%), phone calls (28%), and text messages (26%) and on average, victims of online shopping scams lose an average of $1500 during the…
ContinuedApple Users! New Vulnerabilities Being Exploited
In today’s digital age, where our lives are intertwined with technology, safeguarding our digital presence has become paramount. We’re here to raise the alarm regarding critical security vulnerabilities that have emerged within Apple products, vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited. Your devices and security are at stake, and it’s our responsibility to keep you informed and protected. On September 7, 2023, Apple released emergency security updates addressing two vulnerabilities CVE-2023-41064:…
ContinuedMicrosoft’s Important Update On MFA & SSPR Settings Change
Today we want to bring your attention to an important update from Microsoft regarding their authentication methods for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self Service Password Reset (SSPR). As technology continues to evolve, ensuring the security of your organization’s sensitive data becomes increasingly crucial. Microsoft has recently announced a strategic shift away from legacy authentication methods and is introducing a new, significantly more secure platform for authentication. This change is set…
ContinuedThe 5 Most Important Questions to Ask your SIEM Provider & When You Should Probably Re-Evaluate Your Current Solution
First Things First: What is a SIEM? A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution that collects and analyzes security data from multiple sources in real-time to detect and respond to security threats. It aggregates and correlates logs and alerts generated from different sources, such as network devices, servers, and applications, and uses machine learning algorithms to identify patterns of suspicious behavior or anomalies. SIEMs also provide…
ContinuedStop Relying on NIST 800-171 Self-Assessments: 5 Reasons They’re (Probably) Wasting Your Time
As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) with decades of cybersecurity experience, we have conducted countless assessments for organizations to help them address their compliance obligations and consistently notice that the vast majority of the organizations that have conducted self-assessments are strikingly off mark, leading to frustration, considerable time loss, and the unnecessary expenditure of valuable resources. While self-assessments may seem like a cost-effective way to evaluate compliance with the…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
