5 Cybersecurity Myths Every Business Should Debunk
Today's businesses are almost entirely dependent on data and more importantly, the security and accessibility of this data. Cybersecurity involves both the correct implementation of technology...
Companies Are Embracing Next Gen Firewalls, Should You?
Next Generation firewalls are exactly what the name suggests: the next generation of firewalls designed to secure your network from today’s evolving cyberthreats. Traditional firewalls focus on the type of traffic that occurs. Today, most malicious traffic is disguised under the…
WannaCry: Understanding and Preventing the Global Ransomware Attack
More than 200,000 computers in 150 different countries were infected by WannaCry, and the risk is still imminent for those without the proper technology and security protocols in place. Ransomware is malware that locks...
Remote Access Security Risks
Every organization is different and so is every remote access solution. Your IT team or managed IT services provider must be able to implement, monitor, and manage the security of your remote access application to suit your business needs...
CryptoLocker: What It Is and How To Mitigate It
CryptoLocker is a form of ransomware that essentially hijacks a user’s documents and requires the victim to pay (by a specified date and time) to get back their files. CryptoLocker has been a thorn in the side of businesses for more...
Common Concerns: Protecting Data in the Cloud
The sensitivity of the data and the level of security offered by the provider should be considered when making a switch to the cloud. Each cloud service provider (CSP) delivers unique offerings, and a company should be sure to evaluate...
Cloud Security Solutions for Data Protection
While cloud computing facilitates greater mobility, productivity, and collaboration, a primary concern among businesses has been how to develop an effective cloud security solution. Hackers are developing increasingly more advanced methods for exploiting the security holes...
Shadow IT: How to Develop a Shadow IT Solution (Pt. 3)
Shadow IT is any hardware or software used within a business that’s not approved or supported by the company’s IT department. Prohibiting the use of unauthorized devices will not solve the overarching problem the shadow IT trend presents…
Shadow IT: Why It’s a Problem (Pt. 2)
Essentially, visibility into the equipment a company's members use is pertinent to the security of an organization’s IT infrastructure. Security can only be maintained by employing a proactive approach to managing the technology demands and needs of the business’s employees...
Shadow IT: Workplace Trends Explained (Pt. 1)
A new study by Cisco revealed a standard organization has anywhere from 15 to 22 times more cloud applications operating in the workplace than have been approved by its IT department. The quietly pervasive nature of shadow IT can result in a series of unknown risks that can threaten...