On July 19, 2024, the cybersecurity world was shaken to its core when a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, caused widespread system crashes and disruptions across the globe. This incident, now known as the 2024 CrowdStrike Incident, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly interconnected digital world.… Continue reading The 2024 CrowdStrike Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity
Category: Cybersecurity
Digital Defense: Essential Security Practices for Remote Workers
The rise of remote work has redefined the modern workplace. Gone are the days of rigid office schedules and commutes. But with this flexibility comes a new set of challenges – cybersecurity threats. Remote work environments often introduce vulnerabilities to your organization’s data and systems. 73% of executives believe that remote work increases security risk.… Continue reading Digital Defense: Essential Security Practices for Remote Workers
AI Data Breaches are Rising! Here’s How to Protect Your Company
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries. It offers businesses innovative solutions and automation capabilities. But with this progress comes a growing concern: AI data breaches. As AI becomes more integrated into our systems, the risks increase. The data it collects, analyzes, and utilizes becomes a target. A recent study on AI security breaches revealed… Continue reading AI Data Breaches are Rising! Here’s How to Protect Your Company
Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must
Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure, but you also don’t checkthem daily. Are they really locked and safe? A tiny crack or hidden weakness could have occurred. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. That’s the risk of neglecting continuous cybersecurity… Continue reading Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must
Best Practices for Securing Your Software Supply Chain
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the security of software supply chains has become a critical concern for organizations of all sizes. As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow in sophistication, it’s no longer enough to focus solely on protecting your own systems and applications. The entire software supply chain, from development to deployment, must… Continue reading Best Practices for Securing Your Software Supply Chain
A Simple Guide to the Updated NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework
Staying ahead of threats is a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Reported global security incidents grew between February and March of 2024. They increased by 69.8%. It’s important to use a structured approach to cybersecurity. This helps to protect your organization. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created a Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).… Continue reading A Simple Guide to the Updated NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework
Silent Intruders: How Malware Creeps into Your Smartphone & Mobile Devices
In an era where our smartphones have become extensions of ourselves, the threat of malware lurking in these devices is more prevalent than ever. As we increasingly rely on our mobile devices for everything from banking to social interactions, cybercriminals are finding new and sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to our… Continue reading Silent Intruders: How Malware Creeps into Your Smartphone & Mobile Devices
10 Easy Steps to Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness
Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches. They can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives. Employee error is the reason many threats get introduced to a business network. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is generally the culprit. People don’t know any better, so they accidentally click… Continue reading 10 Easy Steps to Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness
Defending Against AI-Powered Phishing: Essential Tips and Strategies
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks has become a significant concern for individuals and organizations alike. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to advance, cybercriminals are leveraging these powerful tools to create highly sophisticated and convincing phishing campaigns. These attacks can bypass traditional security measures, making them more… Continue reading Defending Against AI-Powered Phishing: Essential Tips and Strategies
Traveling for Work? Top Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Data Safe
Business travel has become an integral part of many professionals’ lives. Whether you’re attending conferences, meeting clients, or exploring new markets, the need to stay connected and access sensitive data while on the go is paramount. However, the convenience of remote work also comes with heightened cybersecurity risks. Unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, lost or stolen… Continue reading Traveling for Work? Top Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Data Safe