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 …
Where in the World is Your Confidential Data?
The convenience of digital storage is unparalleled. When it comes to handling and accessing billions of pieces of information, this convenience comes at a cost. Everything from land deeds and …
Best Practices for Protecting Company Data on Personal Devices
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs are increasingly common across every sector of the workforce. A BYOD policy can be quite useful, as it saves the company the cost of …
The Importance of Endpoint Protection
The integrity of a company’s network is vital to the success or failure of the organization. Servers, desktop computers in an office, work laptops, wireless printers, and employees’ cell phones …
What a Hybrid Work Environment Means for Data Security
Hybrid work is an attractive prospect to the employee population, and executives across industries must consider how to optimize a hybrid workforce. A majority of executives expect that most employees …
It’s Not Too Late To Secure The Home Office
The home office, once the domain of tenured college professors, has become a desirable option for many companies and employees. Since March of 2020, millions of people have been exposed …
PrintNightmare Still a Threat Despite Microsoft Updates
Recently, Microsoft has been scrambling to address the PrintNightmare catastrophe. The Windows emergency update released last week was supposed to fix the Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Print Spooler …
Critical Windows Vulnerability Exposed – Update Your PC Now
Microsoft is issuing an emergency update to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service. To avoid being compromised, Windows users should update their systems immediately. Last week, …
Understanding the Cyber Threat in your Midst…
Insider threats account for almost a quarter of cybersecurity incidents. Unfortunately, this attack vector easy to overlook since the assumption is that internal users are trustworthy. Understanding insider threats is …
Nuclear Launch Protocols Provided in Latest DriveStrike Software Release
Security protocol used for preventing unauthorized missile launches now present in DriveStrike software. The military and other high-security organizations take access control very seriously. Launching a missile or opening a …
What to Do BEFORE Your Device is Stolen…
Phones, tablets, and laptops are prime targets for theft. Not only are they valuable pieces of technology, but they also contain sensitive data that fraudsters can exploit. If your device …
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What It is and Why It’s Essential
Technology allows companies of all sizes to reach broader markets and expand workforce capabilities. However, the shift to virtual and automated processes has unveiled a new set of security risks. …
The Future of Remote Work: Is It Secure?
Now that it has been about a year since millions began working from home, it is time to evaluate how the new normal is shaping the future of work. It …
What Can We Learn From Data Breaches?
Recent large security incidents like the Microsoft Outlook breach and the SolarWinds hack are putting cybersecurity in the public eye and prompting government intervention. Highly funded and persistent threat actors …