10 Essentials Of Cybersecurity Management
Cybersecurity management is essential in today’s threat landscape. Whether an organization fills these responsibilities in-house, or works with a cyber security managed services provider, you need leadership (plus a team of experts) keeping your company secure. But what goes into cybersecurity management? How do you cover all your bases? Here’s everything you need to know. […]
4 Times Managed Detection And Response Saved The Day
You can’t respond to a cyber attack if you can’t even detect it. That’s the thinking behind MDR (managed detection and response). This service is an essential component in cyber security managed services, and it offers incredible power to stop attacks. But what is MDR? Who provides these services, and what do they look like […]
3 Essential CJIS Certifications for a Third-Party Vendor
Time, resources, and budget approval are just a few concerns we hear from agencies seeking to prepare for the next CJIS audit.
10 Keys To Cybersecurity For Local Government
Local governments are in the crosshairs. As larger organizations harden their cybersecurity defenses, criminals are turning to softer targets. Recent incidents like the hacking of Hendersonville, NC, or the cyberattack on the Kansas state court system only reinforce a trend that’s been growing for years. Unfortunately, local governments are often ripe for the picking. With […]
How Network Penetration Testing Can Boost Your Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing is simulated cyber attack against your computer system to check for vulnerabilities. Penetration testing is used as a risk gauge.
Cybersecurity Insurance Requirements: 9 Controls You’ll Need
IBM reports that the average cost of a data breach is $4.45M. That’s an unthinkable stat—particularly if your organization does less than $100M in annual revenue. Cybersecurity insurance provides coverage for losses incurred by a cyberattack. Given the high cost of a data breach, many organizations are turning to this specialized insurance to protect their […]
Zero Trust For Small Business
Small businesses increasingly find themselves targeted in today’s fast-evolving cyberthreat landscape. Better-resourced organizations have become so difficult to penetrate that cybercriminals are looking for softer targets. Unfortunately, this means that regional businesses, medical practices, government agencies, and even school districts are now in attackers’ crosshairs. The best recourse for small businesses is to adopt a […]
10 Things To Look For In A Managed SIEM Provider
As IT systems and security threats become more numerous and complex, smaller organizations struggle to pull together all the information they need to stay secure. There’s just too much data coming from too many systems, and the results of a cybersecurity risk assessment can be overwhelming. Enter the SIEM solution. It’s the bedrock of cyber […]
5 Ways Healthcare Firms Can Bolster Compliance
Healthcare faces the same cyber threats as other industries while also being under constant pressure to protect patient safety and be in IT compliance regarding patients’ protected health information (PHI). Phishing, social engineering, ransomware, and the like can lead to data loss, unauthorized access to systems or sensitive data, and costly compliance failures. In addition […]
What Are the Latest Cybersecurity Threats to Businesses?
Barracuda Networks, an IT security company, recently patched a vulnerability in its email software, but not until after attackers exploited the weakness by installing malware in user networks and stealing data. Unfortunately, zero-day and other vulnerabilities are common threats to today’s companies. And the average cost of a data breach is expected to soon exceed […]
Minimize Employee Error with Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Employees are often the reason attacks slip through corporate cyber defenses. Sometimes employees don’t know better, and sometimes they get fooled or make a mistake. So how do you protect your organization from these vulnerabilities? The right cybersecurity training program can minimize the number and severity of successful attacks. Read more to learn how to […]
Establish a Vigilant Culture with a Human-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity
Oftentimes, organizations are so worried about implementing technical security controls like firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and anti-malware software that they forget about the most important security control: employees. And when it comes to cybersecurity, the employees in your organization tend to be the weakest link in your defense, so ensuring that everyone is working with—rather […]
