Updating your security policy may seem like something you’re always intending to get to later. You’ve heard that a breach is costly, and you’ve seen in the news how much it can disrupt business plans. If your team is considering whether managed security might be a good investment to prevent […]
Avoid a Data Breach With Strong Cyber Security Tools
Can your organization survive a $3.86 million data breach? That’s the average dollar amount associated with a data breach, according to a recent report. For healthcare providers, the cost can be even higher. But rather than focus on the possible cost of a breach, think about how you can prevent […]
Studying the Cost of a Data Breach
Security Intelligence, a cyber security organization, said in its 2019 Cost of Data Breach Report that the global average cost of a data breach has hit $3.92 million, which represents a 1.5% increase over 2018. More shocking, though, is that in the United States, the average total cost of a data […]
Why Enterprises Are Investing in Managed Security
The pace at which cybersecurity breaches are splashed across the headlines is enough to keep any enterprise security officer awake at night. Just as any business organization is innovating, streamlining processes and improving productivity, those looking for ways to infiltrate your network are doing the same. Many enterprises struggle to […]
Cybersecurity: Tips for Securing Data
Establishing a well-rounded cybersecurity strategy can be a complex process that takes many different components into account, from education to strong password policies to encrypting data. However, if you’re not actually performing drills that put your team in action, you’re missing out on an integral part of the process to […]
Are You Suffering from Cyber Intimidation?
Security threats are everywhere. Are you racing against the clock betting that one won’t happen to you? While attacks can happen to any company, an article written by the Atlantic states “companies with 500 or more employees are particularly vulnerable to attack.” It’s easy to feel helpless while hackers continue […]
IT Security: From “People Problem” to “People Solution”
It’s safe to say that users are normally the weak link in the cyber security chain. Nevertheless, a resilient security strategy demands that organizations look at solutions from a people-first perspective rather than rely solely on technology-based strategies. Of course, many executives tend to look at IT risk and security […]
Best Practices for Preventing Security Breaches
Every year, organizations struggle with security breaches that often leave tremendous damage in their wake. Businesses are often unaware of ongoing breaches, many of which target sensitive data for weeks or even months at a time. There are a multitude of reasons why organizations suffer data breaches. The important question […]
The Real Cost of a Data Breach (and How to Prevent One)
Despite evolving security tools, data breaches are still common. While many breaches are handled quietly and are only announced to relevant customers, others become international headlines. Because breaches are now larger and more sophisticated, they are also more expensive. A single breach can cost a company upwards of $100 million […]