A great resource for executive management whether technical or not, this book provides easy-to-understand best practices for the strategies that companies should take to secure their IT networks. While many leaders understand the importance of investing in cyber security, limited budgets and increased risk mean that security dollars must be spent wisely in order to […]
TIP: Detecting and Handling Phishing Email Campaigns
If you receive an email that seems to be from someone you know, especially someone in a leadership position for an organization to which you belong, instructing you to spend your own money on something, here are tips on what to look for and what to do. What to Look For: Is the email address […]
Anatomy of a Dedicated Phishing Campaign
We hear about the concept of a phishing attack. The quintessential “Nigerian Prince” or the link to check on a charge to your card trying to elicit your account login information. I receive at least one, if not more, text message every day wanting me to click on a link to check on my Amazon […]
Weak Cyber Security Can Damage Your Business in Many Ways
Business owners understand the basic damage that inadequate cyber security can cause, but few think about all of the long-term consequences. Ransomware attacks can cause loss of data, ransom payments, halted operations, and cost to fix your systems and make them secure (which you should have done before you were hit). Misconfigured systems may be […]
Basic Cyber Hygiene
Passwords Don’t use passwords. Instead, use PassPhrases. That is, instead of trying to come up with a complicated word, use a phrase or a sentence. One you can remember, of course. A phrase longer than 12 characters is better than a complex password with a lot of symbols. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Or sometimes called Two-Factor […]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is Here!!
It’s like Christmas in July!! Or Cyber Security in October. Although we dedicate the month to highlighting and raising awareness of cyber security, it is important to remember that cyber security is something that we should practice every day of the year. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” The primary message is that […]