IT is an essential element for most businesses. How you choose to dedicate business funds toward IT can greatly impact your business and its growth. When it comes to IT spending, you want to get the best ROI for the money you put towards your IT requirements and needs. Here are some helpful tips on […]
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Why Cybersecurity matters when choosing web hosting providers
Cybersecurity as an issue of government security In this hyperconnected world cybersecurity is a matter of international security and governments are going to great lengths and spending large sums of money, the US alone spends billions of dollars yearly, to protect sensitive government data from getting breached and protecting vulnerable military equipment from malicious cyber […]
5 WFH Cybersecurity Practices to Follow
The current pandemic, alongside the ensuing lockdown and social distancing measures, has fueled a drastic change in the way we conduct many aspects of our lives. In particular, an increasing number of businesses have requested that their workforce works from home—a strategy that, despite its convenience, can be dangerous, especially if the right precautions are […]
What DoD Contractors Need to Know About CMMC Developments
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new cybersecurity protocol that has been put in place for the Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. Although it was officially launched in January 2020, it is still in the process of being rolled out and enacted, so constant updates are being made. DoD contractors need to stay […]
3 Security Weaknesses Hackers Love
We are sharing more data and spending more time online than ever before. Unfortunately, surfing is not always safe, especially as cybercrime is on the rise. By 2021, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to rise to over $6 trillion. Additionally, phishing attacks reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2020, with […]
Cryptocurrency Mining as a Threat to the Environment and Cybersecurity
Research conducted by various high-level IT companies on the economic and environmental impact of web mining shows that web miners, applications running in user browsers, and cryptocurrency miners consumed nearly 20 gigawatts of electricity two years ago. We have to be aware that it poses a great danger to the environment… To bring this figure […]
4 Ways to Align Your Privacy Policies with Your Digital Transformation
Businesses of all kinds frequently adapt their technology to meet growing needs, but the pandemic has been especially influential in causing businesses to undergo complete digital transformations. The global pandemic caused many businesses to encourage their employees to work remotely, and doing so has brought with it a number of challenges. One of the main […]
Ravi Bahethi Explains How a Disaster Recovery Plan Can Reduce Critical Damage from Cyber Attacks and Disasters
Disaster recovery plans are critical to successful mitigation, containment and recovery of data after a ransomware attack. Cybersecurity defenses are never entirely impenetrable, so organizations must have backups and the right plan in place after an incident. In this article, systems engineer and cybersecurity expert Ravi Bahethi discusses how recovery plans and proper backups reduce […]
Why Are Businesses Ignoring Security Threats?
A surveyed compiled at the RSA security conference showcases that lots of businesses are behind with proper security standards. Some company’s are completely ignoring security threats due to lack of time or know-how. A trend that we want to stop right now! Why are businesses not being proactive and implementing security protocols onto their company […]
How a Single Security Breach Can Destroy Your Business (and How to Save it)
Running a business can be overwhelming at times. You need to deal with marketing, employee difficulties, monitoring your cash flow, taxes and numerous other problems. The day-to-day challenges of running a business are often overwhelming on their own. Many business owners can’t worry about unexpected events that may never happen, such as cybersecurity breaches. However, […]