In many areas of our lives there are myths that we accept as fact. Some of these are actually quite dangerous: believing that lightning never strikes in the same place twice could be fatal. Similarly, there are cybersecurity myths that demand debunking to keep your business safe. #1 “I’m too small to be attacked.”Any size of business, in any industry,...
Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field. A new technology is developed to keep criminals at bay, but soon after, bad actors find a way around it. As a business leader, you have a lot to manage, but don't overlook the importance of managing cybersecurity risks, too. Asking these five questions prioritizes keeping data and systems protected. You already know the importance of...
Some business applications are so essential they are always on, 24/7. That makes them difficult to update or replace. You may also have hardware or software that has been getting the job done for decades. Taking an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” perspective, you continue to rely on this technology. But how secure is this legacy architecture?...
Cybercriminals are motivated and creative, which is not a great pairing for their victims. Just when we think we know what to watch out for, there’s something new to worry about. Right now, voicemail phishing (vishing) attacks are on the rise. Find out more about vishing and what you can do about it. First, a reminder: phishing refers to bad actors...
You may be in charge of tech for your entire business, but that doesn’t mean you actually use all the technology you source, install, and maintain. You're responsible for updating that tech, supporting it, and monitoring for threats, yet you don’t have hands-on with that tech day in and day out. That means you can’t fully understand what’s...