The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of $11 million USD per minute, which is a cost of $190,000 each second. 60% of small and mid-sized companies that have a data breach end up closing their doors within six months because they can’t...
The long-term financial damage of cybersecurity breaches An SMB no doubt has numerous challenges to face on a daily basis. The last thing you need (or want) is a breach caused by a cybersecurity attack. While not impossible to prevent, attacks can be mitigated, and the...
Kaspersky is a widely used anti-virus platform that’s freely available to users, but with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the FCC has declared it a security threat. Essentially, the FCC has a shorthand list of entities it considers an “unacceptable risk” to the United States...
Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP. What kind of communication system are you using for your business? I asked because many modern-day...
The conversation of cybersecurity is one that has to happen at all levels of an enterprise. We know, it’s tedious, and often times a complex one. With so many evolving threats at a rapid-fire rate, it can feel overwhelming to even breach the topic. Especially...
ISACA survey defines worker shortages It’s no secret the IT security world is shorthanded. In one of my previous articles, I touched on the services provided by an MSP and why they’re growing in popularity. Once again, it’s because SMBs have a harder time onboarding IT...
Essential tips for remote worker cohesion As an addition to my recent article “what I learned at Byatgig,” I thought about producing one aimed at online environments. Specifically, team building and unity in a remote situation, since that’s what we are at Bytagig. In a traditional...
How IT and cybersec changed within the framework of Bytagig Some years ago my contractor contacted me through a platform and, since then, I haven’t looked back. While cybersecurity was always an interest of mine, it was more so in the niche, hobbyist perspective. After all,...
Your business faces all sorts of threats that can disrupt your operations. A comprehensive continuity plan can help address them. Carrying on with business as usual is easy when nothing out of the ordinary is happening. But the fact is, crises can strike anytime. And when...
New CISA bill changes breach report timeline In the unfortunate circumstance your business experiences a breach incident, you’ll have to report it if it meets certain criteria. The United States has steadily been working to improve its cybersecurity goals, strategies, and infrastructure. Part of that is...