Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA ( Multi-factor Authentication) becomes successfully enabled when at least two methods of identification are required to successfully verify a user’s identity before granting access to the account.
Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career
Cybersecurity is one of the hottest sectors today, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a huge push being undertaken by both business and education sectors to attract individuals toward a degree and career in cyber. Interested in joining this exciting new workforce? Here are a few reasons why pursuing a degree and career in cyber might be right for you.
3 Fundamentals for Shoring Up Phishing Defenses
From Ransomware to SolarWinds, the cybersecurity space has been as hectic as it has ever been over the last 12-24 months. However, for all of the emerging threats and news that are cropping up on the horizon, phishing — one of the oldest pain points in cybersecurity — is continuing to quietly wreak havoc, and is as big of a threat as it has ever been.
Get Familiar with Cyber Basics
Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated with more evolved bad actors cropping up each day. Luckily, there are several steps that we can take daily to mitigate risks and stay one step ahead of malefactors.
Creating a Security Incident Response Plan
The fact of the world we live in is, businesses will likely experience occasional security incidents, despite their preventative measures. Even though it’s not possible to secure your network with 100% certainty, there are a startling number of organizations that haven’t bothered to create a security incident response plan.
5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your IT Support
Whether you have an in-house IT technician, or outsource your IT services to an external provider, you may find yourself lacking the support you require. There are a number of reasons you can outgrow your current IT solutions, here are 5 signs you’ve outgrown your IT support. If any of this sounds familiar to you, it’s time to look for a new provider.
5 Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we want you to know these 5 ways to improve your Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity should be a priority for every business because an unmitigated attack can cost your business valuable time and money. Think it won’t happen to you? Think again. Businesses will be hit every 11 seconds by ransomware by 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Luckily there are steps you can take to strengthen your defenses, and we’re here to help.
Sophos Intercept X Top Rated Endpoint Security
Sophos Intercept X has been named one of the top rated Endpoint Security Software solutions of 2020 on TrustRadius. Businesses are overwhelmed by the number of Endpoint Security options out there, but TrustRadius created a shortlist for 2020 to help you narrow your decision. Their Top Rated solutions include Sophos Intercept X, Forticlient, Bitdefender GravityZone, and Symantec Endpoint Protection. Sophos Intercept X tops the list with the highest number of positive reviews.
Coronavirus Phishing Scams on the Rise
It’s unfortunate, but wherever there’s fear and chaos, you’ll find people willing to take advantage of it. Such is the case with hackers and scammers looking to enrich themselves by tricking unsuspecting people during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Protecting Your Network from Cloud Snooper
Sophos, a leader in next-gen cybersecurity, recently published a report on this new and sophisticated attack. According to their report, Cloud Snooper uses a unique combination of techniques to evade detection, allowing malware on servers to communicate freely with its command and control servers (C2) through firewalls that would normally prevent these types of communications.
Is My Copier Secure?
You likely go to great lengths to make sure the data your company handles is safe from the threat of hackers. You secure your business networks and databases and encrypt sensitive information like names, social security numbers and credit card accounts.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month takes place annually throughout the month of October. It’s a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance with the goal of educating all Americans about staying safe online.
