InfoSec
Punishing Employees For Cybersecurity Mistakes? You Might Want to Think Twice.
A team of UK researchers recently conducted a survey on how organizations handle when employees fall prey to phishing scams. Phishing scams are usually those pesky emails that end up in your inbox...you know:
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Network Security: The Basics
Network security consists of preventing and protecting against unauthorized encroachment into corporate networks. Network security focuses on how devices interact rather than on the actual devices, like endpoint security. Network security and endpoint security go hand-in-hand.
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4 Steps Towards Small Business Network Security
So you just started a business. You might even have a few team members, and you’re thrilled — you’re finally following your dream in a very real way. You know from your last job that you need to protect your data; you need a security plan of some kind. But how does a small business network security plan differ from the plan of a big corporation?
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Increase Your Network Security Using These Simple Tools
We live in an age where cyberattacks are not just something that impact a select few companies. In 2020, it’s almost the norm for a company to get hit by a cyberattack or data breach.
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Industries Impacted By Cyber Attacks
Cyberattacks have become more frequent since the turn of the century, and it's clear that the online crime threat isn't going away. While all organizations are now susceptible to online attacks, specific industries tend to be more targeted than others — especially if they don't take the necessary precautions. Whether your industry is oil and gas,
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OpenVPN Cybersecurity Health Check
Cyberthreats are increasing rapidly, both in terms of volume and sophistication. Falling victim to a breach can cause a lot of damage to an organization. Leaders need to stay on top of security measures, and be ready to address vulnerabilities and handle threats.
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Keys to Scaling a Business in Technology
Several companies, including some of the biggest tech giants like Facebook or Apple, have humble beginnings. Things usually start with a close-knit core group who share the same enthusiasm and ambition. Then, after a few years of hard work, late nights, and some immeasurable chance, that familial team can expand into an army. While this
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Password Hygiene and the Disrupted Customer Experience
There’s no getting around the fact that most people see updating passwords as annoying and bothersome. So what happens when password updates and the online customer experience merge? In the most recent Cloud Security Tip, Steve Prentice posed an interesting question: “When companies in retail or enterprise remind their online visitors to change
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Can You Score More Than 90% On Our Cybersecurity Quiz?
By the end of 2019, the estimated global cost of cybercrime will reach $2 trillion — and a single successful phishing attack can cost a small or medium-sized business a whopping $1.6 million. Clearly, neglecting your cybersecurity practices can affect your bottom line in a profound way. Don’t let your business be a part of those statistics — make
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When to Hire a CISO
Organizations have been moving larger and larger quantities of corporate data to the cloud — because enterprises around the globe realize the benefits that the cloud has over traditional computing. However, the cloud presents different security challenges than that of conventional on-site and PC solutions. Security in the cloud should be addressed
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