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...
How to Organize Your Cybersecurity Strategy into Left and Right of Boom
In the pulsating digital landscape, every click and keystroke echoes through cyberspace. The battle for data security rages on. Businesses stand as both guardians and targets. Unseen adversaries covet their digital assets.To navigate this treacherous terrain takes a two-pronged approach. Businesses must arm themselves with a sophisticated arsenal...
Prepare Your Business for Gmail’s Email Policy Changes in 2024
In a bid to enhance email security and reduce spam, Google has announced significant changes to its handling of emails. New requirements will be put into place impacting all Gmail business senders as well as businesses that send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses daily.Set to take effect in February 2024, these changes aim to...
Beware of These 2024 Emerging Technology Threats
The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million. This is a 15% increase over three years. As we step into 2024, it's crucial to be aware of emerging technology threats that could potentially disrupt and harm your business.Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. It’s bringing new opportunities and challenges for businesses and...
Why You Need to Understand “Secure by Design” Cybersecurity Practices
Cybersecurity has evolved into a fundamental cornerstone on which numerous aspects of business rely. Whether operating a large enterprise or a small business, prioritizing network security is imperative due to the enduring consequences of cyberattacks.The landscape of cyberthreats is dynamic, marked by a significant increase in both frequency and...
The Most Secure Way to Share Passwords with Employees
Breached or stolen passwords pose a significant challenge to the cybersecurity of any organization, accounting for more than 80% of data breaches. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities through stolen, weak, or repeatedly used (and easily exploitable) passwords.Technologies such as biometrics and passkeys have not entirely replaced passwords in our...