Cyber risks pose a significant threat to organizations of all sizes and industries. With cyber-attacks becoming increasingly common and sophisticated, organizations need to take proactive measures to mitigate these risks. A cyber risk assessment is one of the most effective ways to do this. This article will explore the value of conducting a cyber risk… Continue reading What Is a Cyber Risk Assessment?
The Importance of Least Privilege in IT Security Safeguarding sensitive data and protecting critical systems are paramount. One crucial practice that organizations must adopt is the principle of least privilege. By granting users only the minimum access necessary for their tasks, this approach minimizes the attack surface, reduces human error, and mitigates the impact of… Continue reading The Importance of Least Privilege in IT Security
In the technology world, what does “moving to the cloud” really mean? Moving to the cloud refers to the process of shifting a company’s data and applications from on-site servers and physical hardware that you can see and touch to remote servers and virtualized resources accessible via the internet. Basically, it means transitioning from local,… Continue reading What Does “Moving to the Cloud” Really Mean?
Every week, we read and hear about data breaches and cybersecurity threats on the news. As technology continues to evolve, so do the methods used by cybercriminals to steal personal information and gain access to secure systems. One of the most effective ways to protect against such threats is utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA provides… Continue reading Hackers Will Never Go Away, But We Can Frustrate Them with This Protocol
Working in the United States, when the FBI makes a security recommendation, you probably pay attention. Since February of 2020, the FBI has touted password phrases (aka passphrase) over passwords as more secure. Using long-formed phrases (aka content king) keeps hackers from figuring out your password – ranging from hours to more than your lifespan.… Continue reading The new king of content is your password
We’re still in January and at least four (4) significant cyber-attacks have made the media circuits. T-Mobile, Yum! Brands, LastPass, and ODIN have all succumbed to breaches leaking millions of user identifies, personally identifying information (PII), and other confidential data. These brands may be able to recover quickly from cyber incidents, but for a small… Continue reading How Identity and Access Management (IAM) helps meet cyber security insurance requirements
