Essential steps to take for better SaaS security With every advancement in tech, so too comes an equal danger. SaaS, or “software as a service,” is no different, a model that individuals and businesses take advantage of for a variety of purposes. But though they’re convenient,...
Eight critical cybersecurity policies to follow right now With the new year comes new cybersecurity strategies. Maintaining good IT hygiene is the difference between suffering a breach event, or, remaining safe. Proactive strategies give you the ability to mitigate problems, so, it’s important to keep up...
If you’re running slow in 2023 here’s what you can do Nothing’s more frustrating than a slow computer. We rely on our devices for work and personal tasks, but when everything trickles into a slog, it’s hard to accomplish anything. The reasons for system slowdowns are...
LastPass breach reveals core troubles with password management solutions There was a time when managing the deluge of complex logins was a simple matter, relying on password manager programs and extensions as we continued the fight for better security. More so, complex passwords are a handy,...
Companies managing remote security must look beyond standard methods The expanding problem of cybersecurity challenges is easy to observe. With the adoption of remote working strategies and infrastructure for various industries, security leaders have had to rethink how they approach perimeter security, or in other words,...
Achieving your ambitions for the New Year The new year is almost upon us after finishing off a long stretch of holidays. It’s a time of celebration and reflection, where many seek a fresh outlook for themselves. In the case of SMBs, it’s a period to...
Despite advances in cybersecurity, SMBs remain attacker’s priority The discussion surrounding cybercrime has evolved in the past several years, where mainstream attention puts the spotlight on the different victims of cyberattacks. It’s been erroneously believed only data-heavy targets were worthy of coordinated attacks, like government agencies...
Takedown of DDoS-for-Hire domains demonstrates changing field Maintaining a strong, versatile stance on the nature of cybersecurity requires understanding threats and trends. But the thing is, gone are the days where problems are only a form of anti-virus or email scam. Today, malware, ransomware, DDoS, and...
Measuring the success or failure of IT Part of the improvement is seeing where you succeeded – and failed – to learn what works and what can be done better. No truer is that sentiment in IT and cybersecurity, two major hurdles which are headache-inducing for...
Cybersecurity insurance is still a pretty new concept for many SMBs. It was initially introduced in the 1990s to provide coverage for large enterprises. It covered things like data processing errors and online media. Since that time, the policies for this type of liability coverage have...