Why Zero Trust Works When Everything Else Doesn’t
Published on February 24, 2023
via Security Intelligence The zero trust security model is proving to be one of the most effective cybersecurity approaches ever conceived. Zero trust — also called zero trust architecture (ZTA), zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) and perimeter-less security — takes a “default deny” security posture.…
What the New Federal Cybersecurity Act Means for Businesses
Published on February 2, 2023
via Security Intelligence On December 21, 2022, President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act. The risk of quantum-powered password decryption is increasing exponentially. The new legislation is designed to help federal agencies proactively shift to a post-quantum security posture. Agencies have until May 4,…
1 in 3 Organizations Do Not Provide Any Cybersecurity Training to Remote Workers Despite a Majority of Employees Having Access to Critical Data
Published on January 12, 2023
via Dark Reading New research from leading cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has found that 33% of companies are not providing any cybersecurity awareness training to users who work remotely. The study also revealed nearly three-quarters (74%) of remote staff have access to critical data, which is creating more…
Google outlines 6 cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Published on January 9, 2023
via Venture Beat It’s no secret that cybercrime is a growth industry. Just last year, the FBI estimated that internet crime cost $6.9 billion. The worse news is that Google’s cybersecurity predictions for 2023 anticipate that this malicious economy will only continue to expand and diversify. Recently,…
Top Cybersecurity Threats For 2023
Published on January 3, 2023
via Tech Republic Going into 2023, cybersecurity is still topping the list of CIO concerns. This comes as no surprise. In the first half of 2022, there were 2.8 billion worldwide malware attacks and 236.1 million ransomware attacks. By year end 2022, it is expected that six billion phishing attacks will…
Why is Cybersecurity Vital for Small Businesses?
Published on December 13, 2022
Picture the scene: The office of a small but successful law firm is broken into. During the ensuing break-in, hundreds of documents relating to both employees’ and clients’ personal data are stolen and presumed available for sale online, including compromising personal information and financial data.…
Cybersecurity as a Service: What Is It? And Is It Right for Your Business?
Published on December 6, 2022
via CSO Online With budgets tightening and security talent difficult to find, a growing number of organizations are taking a close look at Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) – an outsourced model of managing risk on a pay-as-you-go basis. Managed security services are not new,…
7 Holiday Cybersecurity Tips to Try Before The Year Ends
Published on November 29, 2022
via Security Intelligence The holiday rush is upon us, and so is the risk of cyberattack. Threat actors often get to work during the holidays. IT staff is heading out for vacation, and everyone is in a hurry. This means we might skimp on security.…
Black Friday online shopping: How to boost your cybersecurity and stay safe from scammers
Published on November 18, 2022
via ZD Net We're heading into the busiest period for online shopping of the year, as people look for gifts and bargains ahead of the festive season. And now what was already a busy time for shopping is super-charged by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the…
6 Must-Know Tips And Tools For Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Published on October 27, 2022
via Forbes October might make you think of Halloween and pumpkin spice lattes, but it has also been known as Cybersecurity Awareness Month since the occasion’s founding in 2004. It’s the official yearly reminder to take a moment and give your data privacy practices a check-up. Although…