What to Expect When Applying for Cyber Insurance
Several years ago, cyber insurance was just an add-on to larger policy discussions, but with the rise of malicious online attacks, it's jumped to the forefront and has become one of the most expensive policies under a company’s insurance coverage. Here's how to ace your application and get the best...
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Benefits of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
RPA is optimal for processes that are high volume, repeatable, and rule-based. For example, if you run a report once a month and your staff member spends five minutes creating the report, this is most likely not a candidate for automation. However, if you generate dozens of reports daily and...
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CMMC 2.0 Updates
The DoD is in the rulemaking process and negotiations with the CMMC Accreditation Body, which is expected to take an additional 9-24 months. While these rulemaking efforts are ongoing, the DoD is suspending mandatory CMMC certification, however, it is strongly recommending defense contractors act now and get CMMC assessed/certified to...
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5 Benefits of Co-Managed I.T.
Managing the complexity of networks and servers, compliance standards, cybersecurity, application updates, software licenses and patches, hardware replacements, and more – all while trying to keep up-to-date with new technology and provide 24/7 support – is a lot to expect from one employee. Let’s face it, your I.T. department is...
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Ransomware 3.0 | Cyber Risks in IoT Devices
Ransomware 3.0 Ransomware attacks continue to get worse. They have now expanded to extort not just the companies, but also contractors and customers, in a "Triple Threat". In addition to encrypting a victim company's data, they will also exfiltrate, or download, copies of company data and emails. They will ask...
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Common Sense and Cybersecurity
Earlier this month, Colonial Pipeline’s operations came to a halt after a ransomware attack orchestrated by DarkSide, an Eastern European cybercriminal organization. It took several days after the May 7 attack for the company to begin restarting parts of their systems as well as the mainlines. The effects were widespread...
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Protect Your Identity and Learn About BEC Scams
Today is the first annual Identity Management Day! We join the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Identity Defined Security Alliance to raise awareness and share resources for identity protection. Protecting our data and promoting privacy is becoming more important to the wellness and security of our lives both professionally and...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Data Loss
What would happen if your company lost all of its email data? If you’ve yet to implement a backup solution for your Microsoft 365 data, you could be faced with that question if a cyber-incident occurs. Over a million businesses use Microsoft 365 – chances are, you do too! By...
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