Traveling Tips for Data Protection
Data protection should not take a back seat while traveling. Following these tips can help mitigate the risk of a cybercrime interrupting a silent night this holiday season! Data Protection …
Institutionalizing the Fundamentals of Insider Risk Management
On August 22, Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) hosted a webcast with Dan Costa: Institutionalizing the Fundamentals of Insider Risk Management. The discussion focused on the practicalities of …
Endpoint Security and the Internet of Things
Businesses must face the data security implications of the interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices they use. How can organizations protect these endpoints? IoT Devices as Endpoints IoT devices form …
Protect Your Endpoints from Artificial Intelligence Threats
Endpoint Security has always been important, yet the recent boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the cultural zeitgeist raises questions as to how organizations can protect themselves from attacks. AI …
Weak Links – Protecting Businesses from Supply Chain Attacks
No business owner wants to discover that their organization has suffered a supply chain attack. These cyber attacks target organizations by compromising weak links in the supply chain. These chains …
Two-Person Integrity – Two Heads Are Better Than One!
Two-Person Integrity (TPI) is a security control mechanism that is leveraged to protect integral data or functions that have a high level of risk. Other terms for TPI include Two …
Adding Layers to Your Defenses: Multi-Factor Authentication
When it comes to maintaining a strong defensive posture, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an effective tool in stopping a lion’s share of automated attacks. By utilizing two or more authentication …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Anatomy of a Healthcare Cyber Attack
Every day, millions of people across the world seek some form of healthcare. In the vast majority of cases, there is documentation in the patient’s medical file to help the …
Your Vendors and Data Security
“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is a common aphorism, and it holds true in the realm of data protection. Any company’s security posture could be …
Choosing a Device Ownership Solution With Security In Mind
The widespread use of mobile computers and communication devices has bred efficiency and convenience into many parts of the modern office. Email and instant messaging are used to arrange meetings, …
A War On Two Fronts: Health Cybersecurity During Covid
March 2020 was a big month for the global healthcare system. In the blink of an eye, almost everything had to change, and medical offices across the country were forced …