Social Engineering Hacking—Attack Types and Examples
Security tactics such as IT audits, pentesting, vulnerability scanning, reports and alerts are highly sophisticated. Yet, social engineering hacking is able to circumvent this technology by ‘hacking’ our brain instead—taking advantage of our trust, fear, politeness, or inattention. This specific type of hacking may be supported by technology; but the catalyst is psychological exploitation.
Why Cybersecurity Frameworks Are Crucial for Businesses
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and costly, and businesses of all sizes need to take steps to protect themselves. One of the best ways to do this is to implement a cybersecurity framework.
Business Email Compromises Are on the Rise. Here’s How To Not Be a Victim
Business email compromises (BECs) are on the rise and now occur frequently. BECs are breaches of email accounts, and are particularly troublesome for businesses.
What To Do if You Think Your Business Was Hacked
A data breach is a serious incident that can have far-reaching consequences for businesses and individuals. When a company's data is breached, it can lead to the theft of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Criminals can then use this information to commit fraud, identity theft, and other crimes.
FTC Safeguards Rule—Compliance Audits for Financial Institutions
What does the FTC Safeguards Rule require of financial institutions? Does it apply to you? What should a compliance audit look like and who should conduct it? This blog post answers your burning questions on the latest updates to the FTC rule.
How the Rise of Remote Work Increased Security Risks
The reasons why remote work can increase the risk of a cyberattack are not always the ones you might expect:
Remote workers often use their own devices and networks, which may not be as secure as a company's corporate network, to access company data.
Cybersecurity Insurance Hacks Out an $80 Billion Niche
Cybersecurity insurance companies are paying close attention to security researchers, pentesters and even malicious hackers. While government legislation grinds along, insurance terms are tightening while premiums rise. Do you know the impact of your policy’s conditions? Are you compliant and covered —or confused?
Six IT Cost-Saving Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses
Small and midsize companies are always looking for ways to save money without jeopardizing their mission and business operations. At the same time, shifts in the market and economic headwinds like inflation, technology advancements, and the threat of recession, bring uncertainty and new challenges that continually “stress test” a company’s workforce, systems, and security.
What is Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity? | Pen Testing
What is penetration testing in cybersecurity? This blog post defines pentesting and explains the demand for it. It also sets out various pentesting approaches and what you can expect from pentest reports. Finally, it concludes with a strong business case for its adoption, along with some principles to help you commission or conduct successful pentests.
Supercharging IT Delivery with Artificial Intelligence Technology
There is an incredible amount of buzz about artificial intelligence at the moment. Everyone seems to be talking about it and many have already jumped in to explore its power and potential benefits. But what does artificial intelligence (AI) mean in real-world terms, and how will it fit within today’s existing technology landscape, particularly for small and medium businesses (SMBs)? In the end, will AI be a powerful enabler, a business risk, or an interesting mix of both?