The network is both an asset and a liability. While the network allows access to data and applications, it is also a source of vulnerability. Data is especially vulnerable to attack while in transit through the network. Protecting the network has become more challenging as IT environments become more distributed and endpoints proliferate, especially during …
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Hurray! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. This year we celebrate the theme, “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart,” which empowers both individuals and organizations to own their …
Every team benefits from a great leader. With data security breaches a recurring headline on national news, the desire for cybersecurity leadership has grown considerably. The protection of critical systems and data is a primary concern. Many businesses now realize that a cybersecurity strategy is essential to maintaining their business reputation and minimizing the potential …
Forget Batman. Sometimes what you need most is a security leader. Most organizations don’t begin their security journey with a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in place. Rather, security is a tacked-on responsibility for another leader. Eventually, though, businesses recognize that between the current threat landscape and challenges related to meeting security requirements, there is …
It didn’t take long. We started advertising our ransomware assessment and strategy service and the phone started ringing. But these weren’t calls from organizations looking ahead. They were people who were staring at locked systems and ominous ransom demands. Their days had been diverted from “business as usual” to crisis management. These poor souls were …
Ransomware attacks are a real concern for businesses of all types and sizes. Bad actors use malware to lock down critical systems and demand payment. The crippling effects can significantly damage, or even shutter, unprepared businesses. So, what’s an organization to do? The obvious strategy is to avoid being a victim. It makes sense. If …