Risk Prevention

To prevent the loss of private data, it is recommended to either block external drives from use or enforce their encryption.   If, for example, ...

Your firm’s Cyber Program or Written Information Security Policy (WISP) should include a procedure for decommissioning devices when they will no longer be used.   ...

A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers networks. Implementation of security policies is ...

A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers software.   Zero Trust software is ...

A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers endpoints.   Any device used to ...

A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers users.   Do you know who ...

For endpoint protection, you could provide instructions to your users or your IT team to manually configure settings (complex password, inactivity timeout, personal firewall, etc.) ...

Ransomware incidents are up 300% in the past year and remain a top cyber threat as attacks continue to surge against the financial sector. Implementing ...

As firms face an increased rate of sophisticated cyberattacks, there is no better time to execute a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment. Proactive vulnerability scans and network ...

Phishing remains a leading cybersecurity threat as cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated tactics to obtain private data by exploiting human behavior. Posing as a known contact ...

Encryption is a vital cybersecurity safeguard that protects data while at rest on your device and in transit across a network. Made possible by cryptography, ...

Especially given the last year, we must stop segregating home, traveler, and office users and instead treat all users the same way. The high-level of ...

One critical but simple action to significantly improve cybersecurity & system performance is routine System Reboot. As a best practice and as required by some ...

The best way to minimize risk when working with a vendor that handles your private data in providing service to you is to perform Vendor ...

Data Breaches are costly. Did you know that 60% of firms go out of business within 6 months of experiencing a breach? Damage ranging from ...

Think you’re saving money on your Smartphone data plan by utilizing free WiFi? Think again. Smartphone data is most secure when kept within your provider’s ...

Your private data or user credentials could be for sale on the dark web right now put there by cybercriminals who work around the clock ...

Video Conferencing software is an excellent tool for virtual meetings while working remotely from home or traveling. To ensure that video conferences are as secure ...

Having Cybersecurity Insurance does not guarantee payout in the event of a claim. In fact, a cybersecurity claim could be denied from the outset if ...

Are you a seller ready to exit or gain momentum by joining a bigger firm? Are you a buyer ready to acquire a successful firm ...

Printers and scanners are often forgotten devices that are important for your firm’s cybersecurity. Did you know there’s a feature on some printers or scanners ...

The Dark Web is a hidden part of the internet used for illicit purposes. Hackers put stolen credentials up there for sale. A password prefix ...

When a username is created properly it serves as additional security. Use of a complex username diminishes risk of malicious algorithms being able to predict ...