Cybersecurity Technology
Phishing Attacks: A Continuously Evolving Threat
Cyber security is a game of cat and mouse. Attackers find endless ways to infiltrate companies of all sizes and industries for monetary gain. At the same time, companies and IT services are implementing tools and procedures to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks. The key for IT and security professionals is to constantly be evaluating evolving…
Read MoreNew York SHIELD Act Compliance Tips
At the beginning of the year, we talked about the New York SHIELD Act compliance and the steps companies had to take. In the shuffle of recent events, the compliance date has come and gone for many without the proper actions in place. With the coupling of legal implications of non-compliance and the developing security vulnerabilities from…
Read MoreCase Study: MSP That Protects Against Cyberattacks
Case Study | MSP That Protects Against Cyberattacks Large companies are not the only ones susceptible to cyberattacks. The 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that 58% of all data breach victims are small businesses. Many of these attacks happen by chance due to the increasing popularity of the “spray-and-pray” attack method. Since these attacks are random,…
Read MoreProactive Cybersecurity Defense: 6 Enhancing Tips
Cyberattacks affect businesses of all types and sizes. Many organizations struggle with prioritizing cybersecurity defense effort and projects. No one is safe from crippling attacks ranging from phishing, malware, insider threats and don’t forget ransomware! The common denominator of all cyber incidents is its ability to hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction. These 3…
Read MoreMSP Services Go Beyond Help Desk
When you think of a managed service provider (MSP) what first comes to mind? For most, they think that MSPs are synonymous with a help desk. While a 24/7 help desk is one positive advantage of MSPs, it is not the only feature. Proper MSP services beyond help desk and will help off-set the day-to-day…
Read MoreHow to Start a Security Awareness Training Program: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
All the security tools in the world are incomplete without trained users. Security awareness training programs exist to educate users and equip them with the skills to be the last line of defense against cyberattacks. Even with the best intentions, user awareness training programs can fall flat. Here is how to start a security awareness training…
Read MoreComprehensive Managed IT Services: 3 Core Pillars
After years of offering comprehensive managed IT services, our BriteStar team has outlined and documented our approach to help every organization safeguard its technology. Technology enables us to live life and do business like never before. While we’re able to leverage it for good, if not properly managed it can be a nightmare. Between protecting…
Read MoreCase Study: MSP Reduces Impact of Disaster
Case Study: MSP Reduces Impact of Disaster Even a fire can’t halt the pace of business for BriteStar customers A disaster of any kind can take down a business in minutes. Before the digital age, physical damage to a business’s operations was the main concern. Now, as companies have become more reliant on IT infrastructure, damage…
Read MoreBusiness Email Compromise: How to Recognize and Handle
Business email compromise is a highly specific and targeted tactic used in phishing emails for monetary gain. Would you rather learn how to spot one, or cost your company thousands? Hopefully, it’s the former because this blog shares insights into: What is business email compromise? How to recognize business email compromise. 3 steps if you…
Read MoreHow to Spot Phishing Scams During COVID-19
Two years into the pandemic and phishers are devious as ever. It is no longer enough to consider yourself protected by recognizing traditional phishing email scams. It is essential to stay up to date with current tactics that are being used in COVID-19 phishing scams and the language that hackers use. Failing to do so…
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