Watching out for smishing, another social engineering schema used by threat actors We've discussed the dangers of vishing and how modernization with remote resources makes them dangerous. But in the realm of social engineering, there are other dangers too. Smishing is one of them, another type...
Vishing and how it impacts your SMB When discussing social engineering campaigns, phishing takes center stage. But while phishing presents a serious threat and the go-to method for threat actors, other dangers still linger. Vishing is the attempt to bypass network security through voice calls and...
What to know about potential incoming regulations In a continued effort to strengthen national cybersecurity, the Biden administration has a fresh round of requirements incoming for tech-centric industries which house a majority of the nation's data. Primarily, regulatory requirements aimed at software companies, establishing the responsibility...
3 big challenges for the modern CISO leader Tasked with securing the network and business infrastructure of their IT teams, CISO and chief security leaders deal with problems on a routine basis. The vast expansion of IT infrastructure combined with the growth of threat actor resources...
How to make the right call when selecting a VPN Determining when you need to upscale your infrastructure as an SMB is a challenging decision. Accounting for finances and predicting long-term benefits is never easy, so, understandably, SMBs are hesitant to adopt new solutions, systems, and/or...
Top IT mistakes and errors Even the best of us is prone to human error, and the field of IT is no exception. Unfortunately, even small mistakes translate to consequences cascading into numerous complications and problems. Threat actors, too, are willing to take any advantage they...
IT costs remain a stress point for SMBs and large organizations, and with economic recessions, it’s harder to avoid. Here are ways to cut costs or otherwise reduce them. In a time of economic duress and inflation, everyone is getting hit. IT costs are no exception,...
Don’t panic after a breach event If your organization has run afoul of the dreaded data breach, it’s a stressful and frightening situation. How did it occur? How much information was stolen? How long will downtime take? Those are a handful of questions security officers and...
The advancing scope of AI and additional challenges it creates The rising trend of AI and autonomous learning machines in the realm of cybersecurity is growing. However, AI is now presenting a trident of problems the world will have to reconcile within the coming years. We’ve...
Recently, we discussed the importance of data swamp prevention. One of the foundational techniques for doing so was the implementation of strong data governance. Data and information are now the lifeblood of organizations, allowing them to make key decisions, observe demographics, and improve workflows in...