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National Cybersecurity Standards
On Oct. 8, 2021, President Biden signed the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 into law. This law is a response to data security incidents that have...
Cybersecurity First
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, the focus is on the importance of putting cybersecurity first. Why is cybersecurity important? Because it's everyone's responsibility. We...
Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week
Explore. Experience. Share. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, the focus is on cybersecurity careers. Did you know:
- There are more cybersecurity jobs available than...
Fight the Phish!
October is cybersecurity awareness month. This week we will focus on phishing awareness. #BeCyberSmart Phishing is one of the most prevalent social engineering attacks. The attacker...
Cybersecurity: A Look Back Through the Years
Even before the Internet was a household name, cybersecurity was on the forefront of industry experts’ radar, and questions on how to keep the world...
#BeCyberSmart
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week we will focus on tips to keep you safe online.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Every October we celebrate cybersecurity awareness by reminding ourselves about steps we can take to be #CyberAware. This year's theme, Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart encourages...
Spot What's Wrong
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is a good time to focus on your personal cybersecurity awareness as well as your organization's. Our featured graphic...
Understanding the Spam Trap
You have contacted a major retailer for information about a product or service. They are requesting your email address and maybe a phone number as...
Browser Security
The interface we use to connect with websites on the Internet is called a browser. All consumer devices have a built in browser, usually specific...
LockFile Ransomware
There's a new ransomware family on the criminal block with a new trick up its sleeve to evade ransomware defenses. LockFile uses intermittent encryption by scrambling...
Malware Spotlight: IIS Webserver Threat
Malicious modules for Internet Information Services (IIS) webserver software have been distributing malware and threatening e-commerce transactions and emails. This type of threat inserts itself...
Let's Go Phishing!
One form of social engineering is the fraudulent use of sending emails that pretend to be reputable in order to entice the victim to reveal...
Choosing Your Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Outsourcing many of your IT requirements may be the best way to get a handle on controlling IT management within your organization. MSPs can provide...
Still Using Default Configurations? STOP!
Networking hardware, end user devices, switches, Wi-Fi, IoT and more all come with a default configuration, making it easier for the consumer to get them...
CIS Controls v8 - Implementation Group 1 (IG1)
The Center of Internet Security (CIS) recently released version 8 of the Critical Controls. These controls set to prioritize and provide guidance for organizations to...
Ransomware Attacks: How Bad is It?
Ransomware attacks have increased in number and strength. Cyber crooks are getting better at infiltrating organizations and launching these assaults. Some of the larger attacks...
Autosaving Passwords is Not a Good Idea
Web browsers have a feature built in to help us keep track of passwords. Although meant to be a convenience, the autosave password function of...
Close Your Ports!
Closing open ports will improve your network's security. Why? Is it really a big deal? Read on then you decide. Techs know that IP addresses will...
Safe Surfing
Everyone is cruising the Internet. Whether performing a search on the latest Hollywood gossip, shopping or using social media, we are all surfing. Whether using a...