Mitigating cyber security threats is much easier when you identify the most pervasive risks. Security challenges are only compounding as cyber criminals advance in their malicious ways and exploit every possible weakness. From trade secrets to information on your customers, including their financial information, everything is at risk when you […]
Security for the Cloud: Why Unified Security Is Best
Cloud environments are becoming more common across organizations, with IT teams implementing more advanced cloud solutions like software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and shifting major business processes such as communications to the cloud. This also means more complexity when it comes to protecting data and systems, causing IT to more […]
IT Security Challenges: Reducing Risk With the Right Solution
Organizations across just about every industry have been impacted by the pandemic, and among the biggest IT security challenges are issues related to remote work. New policies had to be established and quickly implemented as employees were pushed out of the office and into isolation at the beginning of the […]
IT Security Strategies That Work
IT security work, when done right, takes a lot of diligence because the threats are increasing at a dramatic rate and they’re quite advanced, which can make them difficult to detect. By creating a solid strategy, you can do your part in keeping your information secure. It Begins With Password […]
Running an Effective Phishing Simulation Exercise
You’ve run training seminars for several years that set aside ample time to talk about malware and all the ways it might infiltrate your systems. Running a phishing simulation to test your employees’ awareness and how quickly your security team responds can seem like a good idea, but many of […]
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 […]
In the IT Environment, Cyber Security Is a Team Effort
Having an effective security team is just one part of the cyber security equation. Every person within the organization should be knowledgeable and informed about the latest security threats. Comprehensive security training throughout the entire IT staffing structure enhances the IT security team’s ability to effectively identify and contain potential […]
Building a Framework for Improved IT Security
It’s not unusual for companies to treat IT security and compliance as an afterthought. IT departments are often too busy rolling out new technologies and fixing current technology to deal with IT policy matters. Many companies have never bothered to assign someone in a permanent security role who can help […]
Managed Service Providers Help SMBs Create Strong Cyber Security Measures
Cybersecurity is a salient issue in today’s communications landscape, and it’s particularly important for small and mid-sized businesses to protect their digital interests. Smaller organizations traditionally have been more vulnerable to breaches than bigger companies, which have more resources to dedicate to IT security. However, by making the right investment, […]