Since early 2020, the IT and Cybersecurity staff shortage gap has been widening. Despite the expanding need for said experts industries of every sector and size are struggling to fill the gaps. This fact, unfortunately, has exacerbated the numerous problems net-facing enterprises deal with. And, while...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It serves as a timely reminder that there are many ways to safeguard data. Following the basics can make a big difference in how secure your network remains. As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness. As...
What you can do to enhance cybersecurity without ruining your budget? Let’s review the ways you can enhance cybersecurity without ruining your budget! Time and time again we try to resolve our cybersecurity woes with a new policy. However, we’re also hobbled by the intimidating prospect of...
When a cyberattack is successful, it’s a no-win scenario. From lost files, corrupted data, encrypted information, even total loss of a system, there’s nothing fun about a hack. Whether this resulted from malware or a phishing attack is aside from the point: you need rules...
SEC reporting mandates set to kick in by December 2023 The ongoing efforts to provide analytics and feedback against cybersecurity threats continue to unfold. The SEC has established new guidelines involving reports in the event of a breach or cybersecurity event. These guidelines will take full...
Bytagig continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a focus on phishing. It’s a topic that comes up frequently, for good reason. Spearing phishing and all forms of social engineering pose a serious threat to even clandestine cybersecurity postures. In September...
As 2023 draws closer to its conclusion, we look at how things have changed in the cybersecurity and IT sector. October isn’t just a change of seasons, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, at least in the tech sector. Awareness and education are key ingredients to the...
The dangers of phishing and its impact on MGM MGM was the recent target of a focused phishing attack by a prominent ransomware gang known for effective social engineering tactics. The breach allowed the gang to shut down several internet-facing systems and limit client services, like...
Recent MGM breach demonstrates weaknesses in cybersecurity posture When you think about cybersecurity, you imagine IT silos and safeguarding data. You consider it a field firmly in the realm of tech-centric businesses and remote working. But today, cybersecurity touches nearly every facet of life, and that...
There’s no doubt that the cybersecurity field is a challenging one indeed. While great efforts have been made to onboard new hopefuls and simultaneously make cybersecurity as accessible as possible, the modern environment is rife with obstacles. Cybersecurity professionals, regardless of position, encounter a digital landscape...