Category Archives: Security

5 Proactive Methods to Limit the Impact of Data Loss on Your Business

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No business wants to think about the potential consequences of a data breach—but unfortunately, it’s a situation that’s been happening more and more frequently. A recent study found that 83% of organizations experienced multiple data breaches in 2022. This alarming statistic highlights the need for proactive measures to limit the impact of data loss on […]

What You Need to Know About Email Encryption for Your Business

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In July of 2023, Chinese intelligence was able to gain access to the emails of 25 different organizations, including U.S. government agencies. They attacked individual email accounts to avoid detection and had access to emails for over a month before getting caught. One cyberattack and gaining access to your emails could be all it takes […]

5 Simple But Effective Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity

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If you’re asked about your company’s cybersecurity, your first thought might be that your cybersecurity team can handle everything themselves—after all, that’s what they’re hired for, right? While it’s true that IT support is advantageous—businesses with a dedicated cybersecurity team can identify and contain a data breach 54 days faster than businesses without one—there are […]

Why Cybersecurity is a Necessity for Your Nonprofit Organization 

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As cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and the number of cyber threats rapidly grows, protecting your valuable data from malicious actors is important. Nonprofits have become a popular target which means that your organization and mission may be at risk. Fortunately, with the right security measures in place, you can keep your sensitive data safe […]

A Guide to Local Government Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Sensitive Data

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If you work in local government, you know that you have a responsibility to protect the sensitive data that you work with. However, with rapid developments in the tech world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stay on top of all the latest cyber threats. Fortunately, you have the power to fight back against cybercriminals. In […]

Cloud Storage Security: How to Keep Your Accounting Firm’s Data Secure in the Cloud

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Cybercriminals are infamous for their creative solutions when hacking data and triggering business chaos. When cybercriminals manage to break into systems, businesses face serious consequences such as data breaches, financial losses, damaged reputations, and loss of customer trust. Accounting firms are not exempt from these attacks or consequences. Around 75% of surveyed accounting firms stated […]

Top 10 Best Practices for Email Security

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Email is one of the most commonly used forms of communication today. It’s also one of the most vulnerable. Cyber attackers can easily gain access to your email account and read your messages, or even worse, they can use your email account to send spam or malicious links to your contacts. That’s why it’s important […]

Critical Tactics to Reduce Your Risk of an Insider Attack

Critical Tactics to Reduce Your Risk of an Insider Attack

Did you know ‌insider threats make up 34% of all security breaches? Security teams are often swamped with stopping external threats, which causes them to overlook internal risks. Because insiders need a higher degree of access and trust to complete their tasks, insider attacks are particularly challenging to defend against. System administrators, for instance, can […]

What is Sophos Managed Threat Response?

What is Sophos Managed Threat Response?

According to Reports and Data, the global Managed Detection Response market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 30.4% until it reaches $4.6 billion by 2026. And as a relative newcomer in the cybersecurity realm, managed detection and response (MDR) is starting to have a noticeable impact on organizations seeking to tighten and better secure […]

Dangerous Phishing Texts You Need to Be On The Lookout For

Dangerous Phishing Texts You Need to Be On The Lookout For

Do you know that scam activities are no longer restricted to emails alone? Fraudsters are now relying on phishing texts to defraud individuals. Phishing poses a great threat to small business owners. It is a type of thievery that is employed by cyber fraudsters to manipulate unsuspecting consumers. This security attack is usually carried out […]