Four ways to create an engaging cybersecurity awareness program.
An employee error in today’s digital age can open the floodgates for bad actors to exploit vulnerabilities and disrupt an organization’s core operations. Cyber security is becoming more complex (down to the latest cybersecurity buzzwords) and relying on internal IT departments or third-party providers alone is not sufficient to guarantee complete protection. Cybersecurity programsThere is […]
What is Hacktivism?
The internet has forever changed advocacy. Activists that would traditionally hit the pavement in protest or organize sit-ins to garner attention are now going digital with their efforts. Hacktivism, a combination of the words hacking and activism, is the use of hacking to expose a believed injustice. It is also referred to as cyberactivism, digital […]
Four foundational measures for enhanced cybersecurity
Tackling cybersecurity for your company can seem as overwhelming as learning all of the buzzwords associated with cyber security. But even if you don’t know exactly where to start or what to do, we recommend taking these four foundational measures for a more effective cybersecurity program that you can start today. Fix software flawsSoftware programs […]
20 need-to-know cybersecurity buzzwords
When it comes to cybersecurity, there are some crazy words out there associated with it – honeypot, phishing, and zombie are just a few quick examples. It’s easiest to just ignore buzzwords, but in today’s increasingly digital landscape, understanding what they mean is crucial for protecting yourself and your company. Here are 20 cybersecurity buzzwords […]
Ransomware payouts reach record levels in 2021 as extortion becomes more sophisticated
Cybercriminals are flush with cash from successful ransomware campaigns, and they are using more sophisticated technology and tactics to drive up ransomware payments even further, with the Conti ransomware group leading the way. According to a report released by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, the average ransom demand rose 144% to $2.2 million in 2021, […]
