Cybercriminals don’t need to use brute force or write malicious code to break into your systems. All they needto do is target your people. That’s what social engineering is all about. It’s a method that relies onpsychological manipulation to bypass technical safeguards to get inside your business and take harmful action. These attacks come in …
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As a business owner, you understand the risks that phishing and social engineering attacks pose to yourbusiness. But the challenge now for leaders like you is that these threats are constantly evolving and havebecome more sophisticated than ever. What should concern you most is that hackers are targeting your employees. One mistake by an untrainedemployee …
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If your business gathers customer data like names, email addresses or phone numbers, you have aresponsibility to keep their data safe. Your customers trusted you with their sensitive information, and now it’syour turn to return the favor. Data privacy is all about how responsibly you treat your customer information. It’s not just about how youcollect …
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A weak technology strategy rarely announces itself. At first, it may look like a few scattered tech issues, such aslagging systems, integration failure and unexpected system outages. In reality, these aren’t random problemsbut signs of a deeper issue: an IT strategy that hasn’t kept up with the business. Most companies don’t intentionally overlook strategy; it …
The reality of facing a cyberattack isn’t a matter of if but when. The threat landscape has grown increasinglycomplex, and while traditional cybersecurity focuses on prevention, it’s not enough to combat every potentialbreach. If a cybercriminal outsmarts your security strategy, you want your business to make it out on the otherside. That’s where cyber resilience …
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Running a business requires reliance on multiple external partners, such as suppliers and vendors. Thesepartnerships help keep your day-to-day operations running. However, they come with a challenge: each thirdparty introduces risks, and if those risks aren’t managed properly, your business could face disruptions orworse. Supply chain attacks are no longer a rare occurrence. They’re happening …
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Most businesses today depend on third-party partners. These partners could provide products, services or evenexpertise that help keep your business running and reach your goals. But sometimes, these relationships gettested when a data mishap or a cybersecurity incident at the vendor end snowballs into a major issue for you. That’s why it’s important to understand …
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You invested in the latest security software and even hired a great IT team. However, one misstep by anunsuspecting employee and a wrong click on a malicious link later, you are staring at a costly breach thatthreatens to jeopardize the future of your business. Scary right? But it doesn’t have to be your reality! The …
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When you think about cybersecurity, your mind might jump to firewalls, antivirus software or the latestsecurity tools. But let’s take a step back—what about your team? The reality is that even with the besttechnology, your business is only as secure as the people who use it every day. Here’s the thing: cybercriminals are intelligent. They …
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Backing up your data isn’t just about being cautious—it’s about survival. A single mistake, whether it’s anaccidental deletion or a full-blown ransomware attack, can disrupt your entire business operation. While no one likes thinking about worst-case scenarios, the reality is that disasters happen. The question is, areyou prepared to handle them? The 3-2-1 backup strategy …
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