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Investing in effective cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a critical necessity for businesses of all sizes. Smaller organizations are especially vulnerable because hackers rely on the fact that SMEs have a smaller cybersecurity budget than larger organizations. This is borne out by the fact that 43% of all cyber attacks are launched against […]

Data from the FBI’s IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) painted a stark picture of digital crime in 2022. The center recorded 800,944 complaints, leading to financial losses exceeding $10.3 billion. The increased sophistication in these crimes is driven, in part, by advancements in artificial intelligence technology. Many companies are still inadequately equipped to counter these […]

Recent data from Verizon reveals that small and large businesses suffer from similar vulnerabilities and attack surfaces, yet small businesses face much more difficult challenges. Small businesses are typically less prepared for a cyberattack than their larger counterparts and attackers are often more successful when targeting small businesses. Verizon’s report indicates that cybercriminals have far […]

No industry was more affected by the COVID-19 pandemic than the healthcare industry. While stories of frontline worker heroics and employee shortages took center stage, another important story has been brewing over the last few years — the significant increase in cybersecurity attacks in the healthcare space. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements in […]

Guest author, Chris Witham, Director of Operations, Sicarius  For over 20 years, Chris has honed his skills across a wide variety of IT disciplines, including systems administration, IT security, digital forensics, risk and compliance, and incident response. Chris has provided first-rate digital forensic services for cutting edge organisations in federal law enforcement and private enterprise, […]

A spate of high-profile attacks affecting millions of people have hit Australia and New Zealand. These unprecedented data breaches have led to increased government scrutiny, as well as a new look at what cybersecurity resilience and posture should be for companies housing sensitive and personal customer data. The increase in cybersecurity attacks we’re seeing in […]

In today’s economic climate, most managers are faced with the challenge of doing more with their existing tools or holding back on acquiring new ones due to tight budgets following the pandemic. Additionally, the current soaring inflation rate, which we haven’t seen since the early 1980s, has made companies hold on to their cash and […]

Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats facing businesses today, and the energy and renewables sector is not exempt. In fact, energy companies frequently make the list of the top 10 industries targeted by attackers. As the industry undergoes massive change, it’s entirely possible that energy companies become an even more enticing target. There are […]

As SMEs look to find new ways of being cost-effective, efficient, and reaching broader audiences, they often turn to digitalization. While an expanding digital environment presents more growth opportunities for businesses, it also creates problems for leaders who are looking to manage and maintain risk. Practical Vulnerability and Digital Transformation By 2026, IDC predicts that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]