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Artificial intellgince’s role in cybersecurity for SMBs and healthcare
With the adoption of new technology for conducting work in the digital world, it is only normal for new technology to start coming out as possible solutions to cyber threats. One such area that has been in the spotlight lately is artificial intelligence (AI) and how...
Large Scale Cyber Attack (WCry2 Ransomware Outbreak)
Virus Name: WannaCrypt, WannaCry, WanaCrypt0r, WCrypt, WCRY Vector: All Windows versions before Windows 10 are vulnerable if not patched for MS-17-010. It uses EternalBlue MS17-010 to propagate. Ransom: between $300 to $600. There is code to 'rm' (delete) files in the...
Identify your cybersecurity risks and defend your business with MyCSO
The wait and watch approach isn’t an option for businesses who want to protect data from risks. MyCSO services cover all cybersecurity needs…
The state of online security isn’t looking too good yet
Exploring two cybersecurity studies that reveal businesses still have a lot of work to do in information security if they’re going to protect their business…
The challenges businesses are facing with BYOD and mobile security
Research reveals that even though businesses have mobile workers, they aren’t where they need to be with their mobile security strategy.
How to Make Sure Your Applications are Secure
Application security requires its fair share of attention if a business wants to minimize its vulnerabilities when using apps.
Why staying on track with IoT security needs to be a priority
IoT security is something that has been talked about for some time and as devices continue to grow, so do the threats that come along with them. When we take a look at what some of the IT security professionals have to say about connected devices, a Pwnie Express research shows that…
A closer look at phishing attacks helps businesses with cybersecurity
You can’t battle an enemy without knowing what you’re up against, which is why reviewing studies such as the one we’ll be exploring today is so important. Not only is it fundamental for those who are working on cybersecurity within a company, but also for the executive team who is a lot less aware of the real dangers their company is up against.
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to breach
If you think breach can’t happen to you, this idea is probably fading quickly. Especially, when you review the number of breaches and types of companies breached. In 2016 alone, more than four billion data records were stolen.
Businesses need to step up cybersecurity if they’re going to get ahead of ransomware
You know ransomware is on the rise, when more than 50% of businesses have fallen victim to it…
Why businesses are still at such high risk of breach
Even though organizations have invested in security solutions, nearly half of them have had a breach in the last twelve months. When reviewing a recent global survey by the Ponemon Institute, it becomes clear why businesses still find themselves at risk.
Looking back at cybersecurity helps businesses to move forward
One of the best ways to find your starting point with cybersecurity in 2017, what role business executives play, and identifying any repetitive patterns in the way cybercriminals target and attempt to take data from a business is by reviewing what has happened.
Corporate board cybersecurity risk unawareness is no longer an option
When you look at the lag in cybersecurity for organizations there are a number of reasons why cybercriminals are winning. One of these reasons is the lack of knowledge and awareness of the board of directors on cybersecurity risks.
Your cybersecurity checklist for 2017
Being the last week of 2016, it only seems fit to evaluate what has been done up to now by organizations to secure their enterprise so that you can know what still needs to be done in 2017 and/or what you haven’t been doing all along that would benefit your enterprise’s cybersecurity.
Two ways to minimize your holiday cybersecurity risks
Two practical tips and easy steps businesses can take to minimize cybersecurity holiday risks.
3 growing cyber threats for businesses in 2017
As a new year heads our way, it is important to evaluate what types of cyber threats to expect so that you can prepare. Even though 2017 won’t come without its surprises; there’s a lot businesses can learn from 2016. The types of breaches and cyberattacks that took place can help any business, no matter the industry, to start making improved cybersecurity plans for 2017.
Cybersecurity in 2017 starts with a 3 step to do list
Findings from a cybersecurity survey by Kaspersky Lab makes clear areas that continue to be a challenge for businesses when it comes to their organization’s state of security. From these challenges we have a three step plan for 2017 to get on track with cybersecurity…
Study finds most businesses won’t recover from a cyberattack
IBM and the Ponemon Institute study finds that 66% of organizations won’t recover from a cyberattack. Even though the study focuses on business resilience following a cyberattack, when you look closely, you see the connection of the study’s findings to something even more significant…
Cybersecurity to Sr Leadership: Lead, follow or get out of my way
With an increase in the number of breaches, one would expect more involvement in the cybersecurity process by the board and senior leadership, but from Ponemon Institute’s Fourth Annual Study: Is Your Company Ready for a Big Data Breach?, the reality is quite different.
Election hacking concerns aren’t the only indication of the IoT security problem
When it comes to cybersecurity it’s obvious how important it is with the increasing number of IoT devices like voting machines, medical devices, and even devices that we may think are old and not vulnerable, such as pagers. This US election period, for example, has shown the growing concerns around a potential hack during an election, and…
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