Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools. These include software, payment systems, computers, Wi-Fi networks, mobile devices, and more. Companies also […]

Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software or hardware update. It’s estimated that about 93% of corporate networks are susceptible

Why the medical industry suffers from aging cybersecurity standards The medical sector still falls behind when it comes to cybersecurity standards, hampered by constant threats and malicious actors. The healthcare sector observes an alarming level of cyberattacks, experiencing an average of 1400 weekly attacks in 2022 alone. But despite new advancements in security solutions and cybersecurity

A quick glance at Windows 11 The next iteration of Microsoft’s Windows operating system – Windows 11 – has been available to the public for roughly a year. First appearing during the height of the COVID pandemic, the OS touted many accessibility features and mobile-friendly design changes aimed at remote working, virtual meetings, and tasks

AI-content and growing concerns in IT and cybersecurity sectors, what to know It seems like only yesterday the concept of randomly generated AI images touched the horizon of potential cybersecurity problems. Well, the future is here, and it’s scarier than ever. First, let’s establish some context. The early quarter of 2023 (and much of 2022)

Why we’re dealing with a lack of cybersecurity experts Cybersecurity dominates the concerns and budgets of SMBs as modern efforts focus on the expansion data defense. The problem, however, is that companies are hitting a wall: lack of experts. While standard methods of cybersecurity have normalized such as 2FA and complex passwords – the void

Watching out for smishing, another social engineering schema used by threat actors We’ve discussed the dangers of vishing and how modernization with remote resources makes them dangerous. But in the realm of social engineering, there are other dangers too. Smishing is one of them, another type of hack attempt whereby impersonators use SMS and text

Vishing and how it impacts your SMB When discussing social engineering campaigns, phishing takes center stage. But while phishing presents a serious threat and the go-to method for threat actors, other dangers still linger. Vishing is the attempt to bypass network security through voice calls and deceptive messages. It’s grown in prominence with the expansion

What to know about potential incoming regulations In a continued effort to strengthen national cybersecurity, the Biden administration has a fresh round of requirements incoming for tech-centric industries which house a majority of the nation’s data. Primarily, regulatory requirements aimed at software companies, establishing the responsibility their applications are both secure and resilient. The administration

3 big challenges for the modern CISO leader Tasked with securing the network and business infrastructure of their IT teams, CISO and chief security leaders deal with problems on a routine basis. The vast expansion of IT infrastructure combined with the growth of threat actor resources puts us in a new era of cyber threats.