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AI went mainstream almost overnight. The technology has already changed how we live, work, and interact with each other. The use cases for AI are practically endless. Here are some of the things people are doing with AI: Unfortunately, the nascent technology has already shown several weaknesses, potentially opening the door to unforeseen types of hacks. Cybercriminals are already finding ways to use AI to their advantage, the consequences of which can be devastating. Criminals can use new technology just […]

In 2023, layoffs, hiring freezes, and tightening budgets are top-of-mind for many employers. 2022 was a difficult year for the world economy; and, in 2023, the aftershocks keep coming. It might feel like there’s news of another company laying off a significant part of its workforce every week, and that feeling isn’t too far off from what’s projected. Over 60% of business leaders surveyed by ResumeBuilder say they are likely to have layoffs in 2023, with 57% of these respondents […]

3 key questions to ask yourself to evaluate your cybersecurity preparedness. The cybersecurity landscape changes fast, and in 2023 we’re seeing shifts at a faster clip than ever before. We’re likely to see continuing increased attacks on the supply chain, threats to critical infrastructure, a rise in ransomware, and pros and cons arising from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Economic uncertainty, continued remote work trends, and skill shortages will be some of the major contributing factors to this landscape. Threats […]

For many, the metaverse represents an idyllic future. Users can delve into a fully immersive virtual world, where geographic and physical barriers are removed. They can develop a perfectly crafted online identity, in the form of an avatar, which can move through various virtual environments to work, play games, shop, and socialize. Yet, while many are excited by the development of the metaverse, some are concerned about the cybersecurity risks it poses. Cybercrime is already a common occurrence. In fact, […]

As a startup, you can’t afford to ignore potential cybersecurity challenges No matter the size of your organization, a lack of preparedness will put you at risk for cybersecurity attacks. Often, startups think they are flying under the radar of most cyber criminals and are not as vulnerable. However, the reality is quite the opposite. CISA put out advice* in 2015 that’s still widely applicable today: Startups need to think about cybersecurity from day 1 or experience a higher risk […]

One common misconception about cybersecurity is that small businesses mean small cyber risks; but, in fact, businesses of all sizes need to stay vigilant in the face of cyber threats. As distressing as those stats are, the worst news comes after a cyberattack. It is estimated that 60% of small businesses closed their doors within 6 months of a breach – meaning the hack was so bad that it left irreparable damage in its wake. Getting to a level of […]

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its latest report — covering 2022 Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs). These goals demonstrate a continued focus on the cybersecurity and risk management of small to medium-sized companies. These businesses are dealing with budgetary and resource constraints yet fall victim to the same kind of attacks that bedevil enterprise companies. In this article, we’re going to talk about the report, why it’s important for organizations of all sizes, and share our […]

When you’re tasked with choosing the right cybersecurity partner, it can be a challenge to sort out which services make sense for your organization. While managed services are necessary for many smaller and newer companies, it’s easy to get caught up in “acronym soup” – MSSP, MDR, XDR, MXDR – how do you sift through it all? Are you unsure what your company might need? Are you struggling to distinguish between services from various partners? We’re here to help you […]

According to a McKinsey survey, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up digital transformation — or digitalization — by several years. Digital interactions between customers and organizations soared to 58%, three years ahead of expectations. And the percentage of businesses that now offer some form of digital product or service is at 55%, seven years ahead of expectations! Digitalization greatly improves efficiency. For example, bookkeeping software connects directly with bank accounts so that a company can track all its expenditures and income […]

As a small business, you probably think you’re small potatoes to hackers. Unfortunately, the opposite can often be true. Smaller businesses that are part of supply chains are frequently chosen by hackers because they are an easy target as a valuable foot in the door to a substantially larger company. In fact, in 2022, businesses reported that about 1 in 5 data breaches came from a supplier. You want to be seen as an asset to the companies you serve, […]

In our previous two articles in this series, we talked about what an Incident Response (IR) plan is and how to get your team familiar with its steps and the process using tabletop exercises. In this article, we’re going to go into detail on what happens during IR and the nitty-gritty of what makes an IR plan work. An IR plan and robust IR strategy are both vital to ensure that a company recovers properly from an incident. Even companies […]

The holiday shopping season is well underway and it’s often one of the busiest for retailers, eCommerce companies, and others who seek to use the holiday as an opportunity to offer discounted prices on their most popular products. Online shopping this year reached $9.1B on Black Friday and $11.3B on Cyber Monday and Google estimates that, on average, websites can see a traffic increase of 300% during the holiday shopping season. However, this period can also be an opportune time […]

The thought of the Rams going onto the field with the 49ers without first spending months practicing would be unheard of. And the same is true of responding to cyberattacks in a company. Firefighters do fire drills. Actors do dress rehearsals. And IT and security teams do tabletop exercises. Tabletop exercises are a low-stress rehearsal of what might arise during an emergency situation. In this case, a cyberattack. Participants sit and discuss a scenario and their potential responses to it. […]

A swift and adequate response to an active cybersecurity threat can mean the difference between your company surviving the incident or going under. Small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially at risk because they are looked upon as low-hanging fruit by hackers and they tend to have fewer defense and response mechanisms in place than larger corporations, especially because of budget constraints. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report for 2021, the average cost of a breach was […]

AI went mainstream almost overnight. The technology has already changed how we live, work, and interact with each other. The use cases for AI are practically endless. Here are some of the things people are doing with AI: Unfortunately, the nascent technology has already shown several weaknesses, potentially opening the door to unforeseen types of hacks. Cybercriminals are already finding ways to use AI to their advantage, the consequences of which can be devastating. Criminals can use new technology just […]

In 2023, layoffs, hiring freezes, and tightening budgets are top-of-mind for many employers. 2022 was a difficult year for the world economy; and, in 2023, the aftershocks keep coming. It might feel like there’s news of another company laying off a significant part of its workforce every week, and that feeling isn’t too far off from what’s projected. Over 60% of business leaders surveyed by ResumeBuilder say they are likely to have layoffs in 2023, with 57% of these respondents […]

3 key questions to ask yourself to evaluate your cybersecurity preparedness. The cybersecurity landscape changes fast, and in 2023 we’re seeing shifts at a faster clip than ever before. We’re likely to see continuing increased attacks on the supply chain, threats to critical infrastructure, a rise in ransomware, and pros and cons arising from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Economic uncertainty, continued remote work trends, and skill shortages will be some of the major contributing factors to this landscape. Threats […]

For many, the metaverse represents an idyllic future. Users can delve into a fully immersive virtual world, where geographic and physical barriers are removed. They can develop a perfectly crafted online identity, in the form of an avatar, which can move through various virtual environments to work, play games, shop, and socialize. Yet, while many are excited by the development of the metaverse, some are concerned about the cybersecurity risks it poses. Cybercrime is already a common occurrence. In fact, […]

As a startup, you can’t afford to ignore potential cybersecurity challenges No matter the size of your organization, a lack of preparedness will put you at risk for cybersecurity attacks. Often, startups think they are flying under the radar of most cyber criminals and are not as vulnerable. However, the reality is quite the opposite. CISA put out advice* in 2015 that’s still widely applicable today: Startups need to think about cybersecurity from day 1 or experience a higher risk […]

One common misconception about cybersecurity is that small businesses mean small cyber risks; but, in fact, businesses of all sizes need to stay vigilant in the face of cyber threats. As distressing as those stats are, the worst news comes after a cyberattack. It is estimated that 60% of small businesses closed their doors within 6 months of a breach – meaning the hack was so bad that it left irreparable damage in its wake. Getting to a level of […]

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its latest report — covering 2022 Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs). These goals demonstrate a continued focus on the cybersecurity and risk management of small to medium-sized companies. These businesses are dealing with budgetary and resource constraints yet fall victim to the same kind of attacks that bedevil enterprise companies. In this article, we’re going to talk about the report, why it’s important for organizations of all sizes, and share our […]

In our previous two articles in this series, we talked about what an Incident Response (IR) plan is and how to get your team familiar with its steps and the process using tabletop exercises. In this article, we’re going to go into detail on what happens during IR and the nitty-gritty of what makes an IR plan work. An IR plan and robust IR strategy are both vital to ensure that a company recovers properly from an incident. Even companies […]

The holiday shopping season is well underway and it’s often one of the busiest for retailers, eCommerce companies, and others who seek to use the holiday as an opportunity to offer discounted prices on their most popular products. Online shopping this year reached $9.1B on Black Friday and $11.3B on Cyber Monday and Google estimates that, on average, websites can see a traffic increase of 300% during the holiday shopping season. However, this period can also be an opportune time […]

The thought of the Rams going onto the field with the 49ers without first spending months practicing would be unheard of. And the same is true of responding to cyberattacks in a company. Firefighters do fire drills. Actors do dress rehearsals. And IT and security teams do tabletop exercises. Tabletop exercises are a low-stress rehearsal of what might arise during an emergency situation. In this case, a cyberattack. Participants sit and discuss a scenario and their potential responses to it. […]

A swift and adequate response to an active cybersecurity threat can mean the difference between your company surviving the incident or going under. Small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially at risk because they are looked upon as low-hanging fruit by hackers and they tend to have fewer defense and response mechanisms in place than larger corporations, especially because of budget constraints. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report for 2021, the average cost of a breach was […]