What’s offboarding, and what does it have to do with cyber security? When someone leaves your organization, hopefully, it is on good terms. However, sometimes it’s just better for you that they are leaving. Maybe the decision for their departure was one-sided. Regardless of the circumstances, whether it is a bittersweet or unpleasant departure, your […]
The Cost of Antiquated Technology: Lessons from Southwest’s Service Implosion
Technology is part of our lives, and it’s great when it works! Terrible when it doesn’t! In air travel, technology lets us see when a flight will arrive or take off, where the plane is, and even check-in and print our own boarding pass. It’s frustrating when a flight is canceled due to weather or […]
How SEC cyber security incidents reporting can help prevent future attacks
“A rising tide raises all ships.” We’ve all heard that the more you give, the more you receive. That’s just as true in cyber security. Think about a city in which a burglar breaks into a house. What happens if the homeowner decides not to notify the police? First, they will likely not retrieve their […]
Phishing emails increase by 569%: How to spot and avoid them
The short answer is yes, and your organization probably gets a few phishing emails EVERY DAY! That doesn’t mean you have to be a victim. First, we should answer the question, What are phishing emails? Phishing is a form of social engineering in which cyber criminals entice a user into doing something that will allow […]
Cyber Security: A Strategic Investment for a Safer and More Successful World
Whenever I have the opportunity to speak with county officials, I always acknowledge that resources are limited, and they are required to respond to many urgent requirements. Floods, tornados, snowstorms, windstorms, etc.
One thing I do point out is that cyber security is preventative. It is an investment to ensure you do not have to deal with an exponential cost later once you have been hit with a cyber attack. So budgeting for a small monthly amount is much better than the open-ended expense of a ransom, clean-up, recovery, replacement, downtime, etc. (This doesn’t touch the issues that come with the loss of data and loss of trust.)
Is your lack of cyber security hurting your credit score?
Over the past year, we have heard much about the insurance industry and changes to the cyber insurance application and approval process. It makes sense when you think about it. Insurance companies want to know that their clients are using good cyber security measures to protect themselves and reduce the number and severity of claims. […]