Cybersecurity is a constant battle, but there are significant steps you can take to keep your IT defenses strong and effective, one of which is to increase your knowledge of security threats. Here are five common ways your business systems can be infiltrated.

5 Security issues to look out for

What every SMB needs to know about intrusion detection systems
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t feel that they need intrusion detection systems. That is, until they experience a cyberattack and by then it’s too late. As with any cybersecurity feature, being proactive with deployment and configuration is key to its success.

Struck by ransomware? Try out these decryptors to recover your data
There are several ransomware decryptors now, thanks to communities of white hat hackers concerned about increasing ransomware attacks worldwide. While some of these decryptors do come with a price, the rest are free or can be availed for a minimum donation.

Bad password habits you should avoid
We regularly remind our Washington, DC and Charlotte clients that while we provide top-notch information security services, their participation and commitment are vital to thwarting cyberthreats. Cybersecurity is a team effort, and no matter how good an IT services provider may be, they will fail to protect business data if the client doesn’t take their […]

Boost your cybersecurity with security audits
Are your organization’s cyber defenses enough to protect it from a cyberattack? Unfortunately, just incorporating the latest antimalware software or firewall to your system won’t guarantee your company’s safety. Conducting a security audit will give you a complete picture of your company’s data integrity, giving you a greater chance of successfully meeting your cybersecurity goals.

Better internet security: Easy as 1, 2, 3
The internet is not such a bad place to be in — for as long as website owners do their share in keeping it safe for their visitors. Here are three tips to do exactly just that. Tip 1: Use HTTPS Short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, HTTPS indicates that a website has an extra […]

4 Major data breaches in 2020, and what can we learn from them
With the catastrophic economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, businesses have, understandably, been focusing their efforts on staying operational. However, in the midst of all the chaos, cybercriminals and state-sponsored attackers alike have been stepping up their game and taking advantage of an already highly vulnerable economy.

What are the benefits of managed intrusion and detection services?
The constantly evolving cyberthreat landscape means that businesses must take a proactive stance to protect their digital assets. Recent years have seen more organizations adopt cloud computing and remote work policies, making the original concept of perimeter security largely irrelevant.

Fix these business security flaws now
As businesses have become more reliant on technology, they’ve also become a prime target of cybercriminals. If you want to protect your organization from cyberattacks, make sure your cybersecurity system doesn’t have the following flaws. Open wireless networks With just one main internet line and a couple of wireless routers, an entire office can get […]