How Effectively Managing Risk Bolsters Cyber Defenses

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats and vulnerabilities continually emerge, it’s obvious that eliminating all risk is impossible. Yet, there’s a powerful strategy that can help address your organization’s most critical security gaps, threats and vulnerabilities — comprehensive cyber risk management. It goes beyond technical controls and considers organizational factors such as …

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FTC Announces Exploratory Challenge to Prevent the Harms of AI-enabled Voice Cloning

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the Voice Cloning Challenge to prevent the misuse of AI-enabled voice cloning technology for fraud and other harms. The challenge aims to promote the development of ideas that protect consumers from the negative effects of voice cloning. The FTC will use its enforcement authority to target companies that …

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Four Ways Disasters Fuel Cyberattacks

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Your business, in all likelihood, already faces numerous challenges in today’s tech-driven world. However, the aftermath of an unexpected disaster can push your organization to breaking point. This unintentionally creates opportunities for cybercriminals to launch devastating attacks, amplifying the chaos caused by such events. Disaster preparedness should be a top priority for your business — …

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3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

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Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that could prove catastrophic for your business. You can avoid this by implementing a robust cybersecurity framework such as zero trust.   Zero trust asserts that no user or application should be …

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What to Look for in an Outsourced IT Partner

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In today’s digital age, most businesses rely heavily on technology to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition. However, managing an entire IT infrastructure in-house can be overwhelming and costly.   That’s where outsourcing IT services comes into play. By partnering with a reliable and efficient outsourced IT provider, you can offload the …

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The Interim DFARS Rule and What It Means for You

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was formally made part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in January 2020 and updated to CMMC 2.0 in November 2021. The decision affected more than 300,000 defense industrial base (DIB) members, and many found themselves drowning in all kinds of unnecessary noise surrounding CMMC and its …

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Get Ready for CMMC Requirements Now

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Anyone offering a sure-shot solution to all your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) woes is trying to pull a fast one on you. The CMMC is a comprehensive move by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that involves many moving parts and will take years to implement fully.  We have highlighted some crucial aspects you …

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How to Successfully Leverage AI in Your Business

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Artificial intelligence (AI) can help organizations like yours gain an edge in today’s highly competitive business landscape by increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You can improve customer service, enhance marketing efforts, optimize inventory management, streamline sales processes, and more.   Implementing AI requires a strategic approach to ensure that it delivers the intended benefits while being …

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How to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks

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While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry out complex cyberattacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing emails that bypass spam filters. Similarly, cybercriminals can leverage AI to manipulate security systems and gain unauthorized …

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Don’t Let These Outsourced IT Myths Limit Your Success

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In today’s fast-paced and digitally driven world, the demands placed on the IT infrastructure of businesses like yours are ever-increasing. To meet these challenges head-on, embracing outsourced IT services and entrusting your technological needs to an expert third-party provider is the best option. By partnering with these specialists, you can tap into a wealth of …

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