One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still run fine...
Five Key steps for integrating SASE and SD-WAN We recently discussed the versatility offered by SASE in relation to defending against ransomware. As a cloud-based vendor solution, SASE – secure access service edge – integrates into SD-WAN (software defined wireless access network) for agile versatility, management,...
Additional options for businesses dreading a ransomware attack What with the widespread implementation of ransomware across the global, costs and damage are ramping up virtually everywhere. There’s no end in sight to the implementation of malware or ransomware, and we’re only growing more reliant on tech....
The evolving need for liability protection and DLP solutions When you think about business value today, what do you imagine? Total capital? Liquid assets? Or, have you considered the amount of data it possesses? What dictates value in the modern digital era has greatly shifted. It’s no...
The key reasons for adopting IT and cybersecurity liability policies Insurance is a necessity for a lot of things in life, like car insurance or medical. But one area where insurance might become a new sector of importance is within the field of technology. While...
Covering up incidents leads to contract nullification Breaches and cybersecurity events have an extensive history of “brushing it under the rug.” Whether over misplaced embarrassment or genuinely trying to skirt regulatory penalty, it’s never a good thing. Why? While we “assume” an enterprise follows an ironclad moral...
The unknowns of “data travel” There’s an uncomfortable question I don’t like to think about when browsing the internet: who’s collecting my data, and where is it going? “Cookies” is probably the first answer, the information collected by individual websites when you visit them. However, we’re...
How bot calls and junk mail present serious risk to everyone It’s been a long time since the “congratulations, you won!” spam messages, when the earliest days of the internet were littered with unstoppable pop ups and junk email. Nowadays, faster speeds and bot-attacks have created an...
Some ransomware attacks aren't as bad as you think The commonality and frequency of ransomware attacks can’t be denied. Every day, there is a ransomware level intrusion on some level. For that reason, we’ve painted a serious picture of ransomware, primarily out of necessity. Keeping ransomware...
Personal drones may create a whole new security risk Here’s a little something you might not consider. Drones are a serious risk to both personal security and cybersecurity. That is, at least, my prediction as remote drones grow in popularity. Right now, “smart tech” is ubiquitous. Devices...