How Can a Small Business Improve Cybersecurity? 6 Simple Steps to Building Cyber Resiliency!
Posted: October 31, 2021
How Can a Small Business Improve Cybersecurity? 6 Simple Steps to Building Cyber Resiliency!Cyber Attacks Are Growing Exponentially Recently, Microsoft shared that ransomware and supply chain cyber attacks are on the rise. Just as we saw a massive SolarWind hack take place, IT supply chains hacks are growing exponentially via resellers and technology service providers that provides customized technology solutions behalf of their customers, including SaaS based tech firms via disruptive and passive hack attacks. We have collectively...
Ransomware is a National Threat! Protect Your Small Business
Posted: October 14, 2021
Ransomware is a National Threat! Protect Your Small BusinessIn Q2 2021, phishing was the most popular method, according to Coveware, for launching a ransomware attack, leading to a median ransom cost of $47,000 and an average of 23 days of downtime Businesses need MFA to keep themselves safe from cyber threats, and phishing attempts. Google and Microsoft offer MFA on email and collaboration tools for free; admin can turn on enforcement at the click...
What Is Cyber Insurance? 1st Party Cyber Coverages (part 2 of 3)
Posted: August 10, 2021
Over 43% of cyberattacks are geared toward small businesses and a 1-person company!!! When looking to transfer technology risks, your cyber insurance should have 1st party and 3rd party coverages. We covered in details what a 3rd party cyber liability coverage looks like in our previous blog. Let’s look at the extensive list of what a comprehensive cyber insurance offerings are to you, as a...
Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack Proves CMMC is Beneficial for Small Businesses!
Posted: June 12, 2021
Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack Proves CMMC is Beneficial for Small Businesses!The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack was a ransomware attack. It was a financially driven cybercrime and unfortunately, it happens all too often. Our Nation is extremely bright and at the top of technology and security, yet we still see so many successful cyber-attacks. Businesses of all sizes are suffering cyber threats and cybercrime daily. When we heard about SolarWinds cyberattack late last year, some of us...
Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Posted: May 12, 2021
How to create effective cybersecurity awareness? The first and arguably most important step to protecting your business is to educate your employees about cybersecurity. Security awareness is about changing people's behavior, therefore the focus should be on them. Get to the point as our attention span is short and we are always multi-tasking. The training materials need to be relevant and fresh. The training tools...