The Double-Edge Sword of Social Media
Last week the FBI’s charlotte office warned social media users to pay close attention to the information they share online and “carefully consider...
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NIST 8170 Provides an Excellent Approach to Cyber Security Frameworks
In a market where security and IT vendors are heavily saturated it is increasingly becoming difficult to determine which vendors truly have sound...
Android Security Risks for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
In yet another crackdown on the Google Play Store, Google has removed hundreds of phony and terms of service breaking applications (apps). The Play...
A new version of an old DDoS weapon and how Russia could take down the Internet
The internet has become increasingly critical for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a necessity with millions of people working remotely....
What is a Pen Test and why do you need it?
A Penetration Test (Pen Test) is a simulated cyber-attack against an organization to identify exploitable weaknesses. The purpose of the simulated...
YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD CONSIDER THE ADVANTAGES OF NIST SP COMPLIANCE
Most companies are looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competition. One way they can stand apart is by proving their operational...
Should Your Company Have a SOC 2 Audit?
The business profiles and mitigation priorities of service companies today are incredibly diverse. Furthermore, with breaches occurring left and...
The Unrecognized Saviors: Thank You I.T. Professionals!
I’ve been watching the news, as we all have been with the pandemic impacting our daily lives. We continually see tearful appreciation and tributes to...
Lessons Learned from the Zoom privacy scares!
With everyone willing to abandon Zoom for several pretty serious security mistakes, it seems the future of our digital world will hopefully now...
Cybersecurity in the Pandemic Panic - Remote Personnel Management & Collaboration
Remote work is becoming a new experience for many due to the current events that can be difficult for employers and employees to grasp. As more...
Cybersecurity in the Pandemic Panic - The Age of The Remote Workforce
The rise in employees forced to work from home (WFH) due to the COVID-19 outbreak has led to a major spike in companies realizing they are not...
Cybersecurity in the Pandemic Panic - Patching Problems and Solutions
Vulnerability scanning and patching is a cornerstone of cybersecurity. Deploying relevant patches is a critical step in basic security measures to...
Cybersecurity in the Pandemic Panic - A Silver Lining for Remote Workforces
Uncover the opportunities presented by COVID-19 It is easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless when disruptive events such as COVID-19 erupt out of...
Time to Dust Off that Disaster Recovery Document
How long has it been since you have revisited or reviewed your company disaster recovery document? Have you conducted any table-top exercises this...
Benefits and Cybersecurity Tips for Your Remote Workforce
In a previous article, we highlighted the tactics scam artists are exploiting from COVID-19. Unfortunately, technologically savvy criminals are also...
Social Media Scam and Bank Fraud
How my daughter got catfished and almost took down the entire family finances. A tale of near misses by Lauro Chavez.