Cybersecurity Technology
10 Tips to Make a Strong Password in 2022
Research showed that 23 million account holders used the password “123456” in 2021. We get the appeal – it’s short, easy to remember and it’s one less thing you have to think about in your busy life. However, this is not a strong password to protect your digital identity. Stop and consider it for a minute.…
Read More7 Signs of a Phishing Email Scam
It is difficult for readers to decipher attacks from legitimate emails because phishing email scams are maliciously designed to be manipulative and deceitful. They are so effective that data from 2021 showed 30% of phishing emails were opened by targeted users and 12% of those users clicked on the malicious attachment or link. Those statistics…
Read More3 Critical Services Every MSP Should Offer
Managed security providers vary vastly with how they do business and what they offer. It is often challenging to compare providers if you are in the market for an MSP. On the surface, most MSPs offer a basic level of IT management and help desk. When you dig a little deeper, comparing providers is really…
Read MoreSneaky Data Leaks
What if we told you that you could be responsible for your own identity theft? The amount of personal information shared on social media networks can be used to gather the right mix of personal information that attackers then use to steal your identity and access your accounts. Most of the time, social media is…
Read More2022 Cybersecurity Trends
Whether you’re chasing compliance, optimizing operations or reducing overall risk, here are the great 8 cybersecurity trends for 2022 to accomplish your goals. The State of Cybersecurity in 2022 As we enter 2022, more time separates us from the whirlwind of 2020 and the scramble to secure and manage different environments. Yet, conditions created in 2020 continue to influence cybersecurity trends…
Read MorePhishing Emails Are Getting Smarter – Are You?
We’re all aware of the threat of phishing attacks. It’s sometimes assumed that technical minded people are invincible to phishing attacks, but even the most savvy can be duped. The latest phishing attack making headlines has a 90% success rate. You may be familiar with the standard phishing language below, but what about non-traditional methods? Standard Phishing Language:…
Read More5 Ways to Spot Phishing Emails
Scam artists – sneaky, deceitful, intentional – whether it’s someone on the street, the phone or online. We’ve all been exposed, or worst have been a victim of a scam. Today, modern pickpocketers have carefully orchestrated phishing emails designed to manipulate and target people’s instincts. That leaves us to be educated on how to spot…
Read MorePassword Fails.
Ah, passwords. The annoying gate to access every digital account. And since it’s 2021 and everything is online – the accounts and passwords add up. Just like we pay taxes and wear seatbelts, it feels as if we need to make an account just to do simple browsing. Nonetheless, passwords are a necessary evil of…
Read MoreUnderstanding Risk-based Vulnerability Management
Devices, tools and users are constantly being added to your network and widening the attack surface. Every new addition adds another possibility for misconfiguration and vulnerabilities. The longer a vulnerability goes undetected, the greater the risk. Sound familiar? Security teams across industries all live this reality every day. That’s where risk-based vulnerability management can help.…
Read More3 Keys to a Successful Zero Trust Journey
You can’t buy zero trust. We said that in part one and stand by that statement. While you can buy solutions to enforce zero trust, the designing of a successful zero trust architecture is left up to the security teams. And we want to set your team up for a successful zero trust journey with…
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