If you ever wondered if cyber security really mattered to you, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack this past week should put those questions to rest. Not only did the cyber attack affect the operation of the gasoline pipeline, unexpected follow-on effects will likely domino in the coming days. Many people are in a panic and […]
BOOK REVIEW: Cyber Security Basics: Protect Your Organization by Applying the Fundamentals
Cyber security does not have to be complicated. The more complex your network is, the more vulnerable it becomes. For a small business, county government, or anyone who has responsibility for protecting the data and access to their network, this is a good basic primer to explain the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Part of this is […]
The Ransomware Horor is Real – 6 Tips to Defeat Cyber Crime!
1. Assume you will be hit with Ransomware. No one is invulnerable to a ransomware attack. Denial is not a defense. It is better to be prepared and not attacked than to be attacked and not prepared. 2. Backup. Backups are the best way to recover your data after an attack (other than paying a […]
Password Reuse Risk Is Exacerbated by Dark Web
Your password and the Dark Web are not a good mix. The Dark Web…sounds like something out of Star Wars. No, wait, that’s the Dark Side. The Dark Web IS the dark side. It is the dark side of the internet. It requires special tools to access, so you cannot just Google it and go […]
BOOK REVIEW: Lucky’s Superpower Story
The Preparedness without Paranoia 501(c)3 has created a mascot that children can relate to and learn from as they navigate the new issues during the pandemic. Lucky® the Preparedness Dog shares his story in 4 books. The first book talks about the new skills of social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks. The second […]
Ask Sheri #2
Have a question about #CyberSecurity and want an easy-to-understand answer?” Well, #AskSheri! Today’s question: What’s the number one thing an organization can do to protect itself from being a victim of #CyberCrime?