Cyber Warfare & Nation State Cybersecurity
In the 21st Century, when international conflict is discussed, the topic of cyber warfare often comes up. Cybersecurity threats such as widespread data theft, ransomware attacks, and espionage can all …
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Cost-Effective Data Security Tips for Small Businesses
When the economy is unsteady, small businesses might find it tempting to cut costs that may seem unnecessary, such as cybersecurity funding. This is a poor course of action that …
Employee Cybersecurity Training: Tips and Resources
Proper employee cybersecurity training is vital to every organization’s defensive posture. Employees create, transport, and manage massive amounts of digital material every day, so education in proper data protection is …
Data Privacy vs. Data Protection – What’s the Difference?
The terms “Data Protection” and “Data Privacy” are often used interchangeably. Both refer to keeping information secure and out of the wrong hands. When discussing these topics during Data Privacy …
DriveStrike Becomes 2023 Data Privacy Week Champion
This year’s initiative emphasizes educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promote transparency. January 23, 2022 — DriveStrike today announced its commitment to Data Privacy …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the Second Half of 2022
Data breaches are an unfortunate fact of life in the modern world. One thing that businesses and organizations of all sorts need to prioritize is learning from previous data security …
What is Zero Trust?
As remote work and hybrid work have risen in prominence, so has the concept of Zero Trust. In a world where perimeters have expanded with the integration of IoT machines …
Diagnosing Problems in Medical Data Security
Medical Data Security is important for patients, medical professionals, and employees of healthcare organizations. To adequately secure patients’ electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), all healthcare organizations and auxiliary offices must …
Tips for Data Protection During the Holidays
For businesses, the holidays offer an important high point in revenue and customer engagement. Charities and nonprofits experience increased giving, often facilitated by a number of annual drives and events. …
Traveling For Work With Data Security In Mind
For many industries, work travel is a fact of life, and thus questions of data security and mobile device management arise often. When employees travel, an organization’s attack surface expands, …
Managing Layoffs: Data Security and Work From Home Employees
Across the globe, many employees still Work From Home (WFH), and by some estimates 25% of all professional jobs will be remote work by 2023. As the visibility of remote …
Vetting & Managing School Apps to Protect Student Data
Students utilize mobile applications to communicate with teachers, study, and complete assignments, so it is imperative the schools have a clear system for vetting apps. Schools use education apps and …
Why Is BitLocker Encryption Essential?
If a laptop is stolen, having a drive that is secure and encrypted can be the difference between a cybersecurity incident and a catastrophe. BitLocker is one tool Microsoft provides …
When To Issue a Remote Wipe: Scenarios that Require Decisive Action
A strong defensive posture means knowing how to use tools like a Remote Wipe in situations where fast action must be taken to protect data. Having to make such decisions …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part Two)
The beginning of 2022 has presented the standard fare as it comes to experiencing data breaches, as well as some novel actors in cybercrime. Keeping up to date on the …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part One)
As cybersecurity is a world that is constantly evolving, IT professionals must keep a close eye on developments to avoid experiencing data breaches. In Part One of our Cybersecurity Roundup …
Solving BitLocker TPM Errors
Encryption is an important feature on the mobile phones and computers that are so integral to our daily lives, yet most Windows users do not consider the TPM hardware and …
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Data Privacy and Security Upkeep
Spring is in the air! It’s time to open the windows and let warm breezes freshen up homes that have been battened down for winter. Spring is always a good …
Endpoint Protection Doesn’t Have to Break The Bank
In the world of cyber crime and data security, defense is the name of the game. Protecting proprietary information, customer data, and the Electronic Protected Health Information of patients is …
Incident Response: Acting Fast When Your Data Is at Risk
At its core, cybersecurity is a game of defense. Criminals are continually probing organizations’ systems, software, and strategies, seeking vulnerabilities to exploit for technological and monetary gain. IT and cybersecurity …