Bytagig continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a focus on phishing. It’s a topic that comes up frequently, for good reason. Spearing phishing and all forms of social engineering pose a serious threat to even clandestine cybersecurity postures. In September...
As 2023 draws closer to its conclusion, we look at how things have changed in the cybersecurity and IT sector. October isn’t just a change of seasons, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, at least in the tech sector. Awareness and education are key ingredients to the...
Recent MGM breach demonstrates weaknesses in cybersecurity posture When you think about cybersecurity, you imagine IT silos and safeguarding data. You consider it a field firmly in the realm of tech-centric businesses and remote working. But today, cybersecurity touches nearly every facet of life, and that...
Advancing your cybersecurity career, infrastructure, and personal safety The concept of cybersecurity seems like a daunting one. The world is largely dependent on access to technology, with data transmission reaching new speeds every year. Our personal and professional lives are undeniably intertwined with the use of...
In the digital arms race, education and school-based IT networks are easily forgotten in the crossfire. They don’t often make headlines outside of breach events, and IT resources available to education networks are limited. As such, IT needs to make use of what they can when...
LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and explore business opportunities. But with its growing popularity have come some red flags. There has been an increase in the presence of fake LinkedIn sales bots. These bots impersonate real users...
General advice and strategies from an FBI security specialist Mike Lovernick is an FBI cybersecurity specialist with some key tips and resources for anyone looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. While his suggestions can aid SMBs and businesses, they’re useful for individuals too. Information, he points...
Four CISA milestones for better cybersecurity The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency continues its efforts to better cybersecurity infrastructure in the United States with a variety of tools, resources, and guides. Their most effective tool is education, providing material to individuals, technicians, network admins, and businesses...
The NCSIP continues to gain traction with nearing implementation The long fight to improve cybersecurity fundamentals in the United States continues with the first concrete iteration of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. The NCSIP saw its initial drafts in early March 2023, signaling various objectives to...
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks. Protecting sensitive data and systems requires a comprehensive approach. One that goes beyond a single security solution. This is...