Category Archives: Security

Today, cybercriminals use phishing attacks to try and steal information from you. But did you know that there are several different types of phishing methods for stealing data, including email phishing, spear phishing, executive phishing, and vishing? These types of phishing scams range in style and method, and all are dangerous to your business. This […]

Email security practices can seem like a backburner issue for most businesses, but email security should be one of the strongest aspects of your cybersecurity protocols. Why? It affects every person in your organization, and their lack of training or laissez-faire approach to email security practices can put your data at risk.  It’s essential to […]

Now that online shopping is a ubiquitous practice, online shoppers must follow basic but fail-safe computer security measures to protect their personal or business data. After all, the average shopper doesn’t have an IT team to help them secure their data and recover after a cyberattack. When online shopping, prevention is the best policy. Otherwise, […]

Managed IT services are always an essential asset for your small and medium-sized business. They’re convenient, dependable, and don’t require an in-house IT team that needs space and benefits. However, managed IT services become an even more crucial player in keeping your business running and safe during the holidays. Here’s how managed IT services can […]

In today’s modern age, new types of ransomware arrive daily. Ransomware works by cutting off access to vital data within a computer system or network. Criminals withhold data until the victim pays a ransom.  Modern variants work by encrypting files on infected computer systems and restricting access. Targets then have to pay massive amounts to […]

Data governance is just as important as cybersecurity. With legislations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and here in California, CCPA, there are expensive penalties for non-compliance. The message is crystal-clear: if you collect, process, store, or share customer data, you need to abide by the law. Here are some common mistakes businesses make with IT compliance.  […]

Despite the incredible rise in cyber threats, the average C-level executive’s cybersecurity strategy comprises little more than turning on a firewall, and downloading the most recent Windows update. This strategy is not adequate for anyone on your team.  Overlooking cybersecurity significantly increases the chances of a data security breach, which could damage your reputation and […]

The rise in these attacks is not surprising when we consider how quickly technology is changing and evolving. If a business does not update and upgrade its security measures often, it easily becomes vulnerable to a cyber attack.  Cyber criminals develop and adapt as quickly as technology does, which means they’re hard to defend against. […]