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Every click, search, and online transaction contributes to your digital presence. For business professionals, managing this digital footprint isn’t just about personal privacy; it’s a critical business security concern with significant professional implications. Understanding Your Digital Footprint and Business Risks Your digital footprint encompasses all traces left behind during online …
Business trips combine tight schedules, sensitive information, and unfamiliar networks, a mix that appeals to cybercriminals. Many corporate data breaches begins with a compromised mobile device used outside the office. Small and midsize companies are especially attractive, because attackers expect fewer dedicated security resources. Most Common Travel Cyber Threats Public …
Understanding the Dark Web The dark web represents a hidden layer of the internet, accessible only through specialized browsers and encryption tools like Tor (The Onion Router) or I2P (Invisible Internet Project). Understanding the dark web isn’t just about technical curiosity – it’s about recognizing a significant source of cyber …
As remote work and connecting while traveling has become the norm, mobile device security responsibilities have also increased. We take our smartphones, tablets and laptops to airports, cafes and other public places, so the threat of a cyber attack targeting our devices is constant. There are some best practices to …
When choosing a Managed Service Provider or MSP for your company, there are 10 important factors to consider, including: 1. Does your MSP have the IT skills and expertise to support your business? 2. Does your MSP have reliable and friendly help desk support? 3. Does your MSP provide Managed …
Phishing is the gateway to many damaging cyber threats like business email compromise (BEC), ransomware and account takeover (ATO). Unfortunately, employees are inundated by phishing messages every day. They’re getting harder for users to spot thanks to technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI). These are just a few of the …
In chess, two rows of pieces are placed on either side of the board. These rows consist of eight pawns as the first line of defense against the enemy. The rest of the pieces behind them can move about effectively, depending on how you direct your pawns. But what if …
Ransomware isn’t going anywhere. Here’s why. In 1992, at the height of the Colombian drug cartels, a kilo of cocaine brought in $60,000. The average ransomware attack reaps $140,000. Consider the operating costs of a cartel. Someone must pay to grow or purchase the coca leaves, convert those leaves into …
One of our top priorities is keeping you online, whether working from a traditional office, your new home office or anywhere in between. While Microsoft offers a plethora of remote collaboration tools, we recognize Zoom is an extremely popular alternative for online meetings and educational institutions. So, we wanted to …
If you use Facebook, you likely have a lot of personal information stored there. If you use it for your business, then your professional reputation also partially relies on what you put into the social network. If you aren’t protecting your Facebook account, you could be at risk for identity …
