In today's digital landscape, cyber risk is an ever-present threat for businesses. No organization with internet-connected devices can entirely eliminate this risk; the challenge lies in managing it effectively. It is now becoming increasingly important to understand the role of cyber insurance in modern cybersecurity strategies.A recent report...
AI Phishing Attacks: The Rising Threat and How to Defend Against It
Phishing has always been a threat. Now, with AI, it's more dangerous than ever. AI phishing is smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect. Understanding this new threat is crucial for your business.A recent study found a 60% increase in AI-driven phishing attacks. This is a wake-up call that phishing is only getting worse. Here’s how AI is...
Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must
Cybersecurity should not be a one-time measure but an ongoing commitment. This is where continuous monitoring comes into play.Imagine this: a large estate secured only with basic locks and no security guards or surveillance cameras. Without continuous monitoring: Threats can go undetected for long periods. There's no immediate response capability...
Don’t Gamble with Security: The Critical Role of Vulnerability Assessments
Cyber threats are an ever-present concern for modern business owners. Hackers continuously innovate, exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. For businesses of all sizes, a proactive approach to cybersecurity, including regular vulnerability assessments, is essential.A vulnerability assessment is a systematic process that...
Google & Yahoo’s New DMARC Policy Shows Why Businesses Need Email Authentication
Have you noticed the increased discussion around email authentication lately?There's a good reason for it. Phishing remains a significant security threat, being the main cause of data breaches and security incidents for many years. A significant shift in the email landscape is underway, driven by the need to combat phishing scams. Email...
Deepfake Detection and Defense: How to Protect Your Business
Deepfakes, powered by AI, represent an evolving and formidable challenge. Capable of generating synthetic media, including videos and audio recordings, with impressive realism, they blur the line between reality and fabrication.Today, threat actors exploit disinformation campaigns and deploy deepfake content to deceive the public, sway political...
A Practical Guide to Modernize & Secure Workforce Tech for Small Businesses
In the contemporary business landscape, organizations of all sizes face numerous challenges that impact daily operations, workforce technology implementation, and resource management. However, these challenges are particularly pronounced for small and medium-sized businesses due to limited resources like funding and manpower.Technology is a key...
The Lasting Impacts of a Data Breach: Lessons Learned from a Real-world Scenario
Data is the lifeblood of your business. It fuels operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. But there is a dark underbelly of this data-centric landscape. It's the persistent threat of data breaches. Only 51% of data breach costs occur within the first year of an incident, while 49% happen in year two and beyond.Image source: IBM’s...
8 Best Practices for Browser Extension Security
Did you know browser extensions can pose risks to online security and privacy? Browser extensions have become as prevalent as mobile apps, with over 176,000 available on Google Chrome alone.Despite offering additional functionalities and customization options, many users download numerous extensions but only utilize a few. While these extensions...
How to Measure the Real Value of Cybersecurity
The value of cybersecurity cannot be emphasized enough, particularly in an age dominated by technological advancements. As businesses become more dependent on technology to drive key operations, their risk of falling prey to cyber threats rises. 66% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity risk while 47% lack the understanding to...