Make reviewing your privacy settings part of your spring cleaning checklist and periodically examine throughout the year to ensure that everything fits within your comfort level.
Security Awareness Training Can Reduce the Risk of a Data Breach
As a result of starting a security awareness training program any organization can strengthen security through end-user training in as little as three months. According to the KnowBe4 statistics below (Source 1): Does security awareness training work? Employees need specific, ongoing training to help protect company information and stay safe online. After following a security […]
How Much Does Security Awareness Training Cost?
Security awareness training is important since it prepares individuals of a company with the information they need to understand and follow practices to help ensure the security of an organization. Examples include phishing simulation and testing and educational employee materials. When businesses start and maintain a security awareness training program, this can minimize the risk […]
How to Reduce Common Phishing Attacks
One of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks is phishing. When cybercriminals distribute malicious content intended to deceive individuals into falling for a scam, it can take many different forms including email, phone, and text. An attacker can use one of these methods or a combination to trick a user to reveal personal information […]
How to Stay Safe Online While Holiday Shopping
Now that holiday shopping is in full swing, we wanted to let you know about a few online shopping trends we’ve noticed and give a few tips about how to stay safe online while buying gifts for everyone on your list. Keeping an eye on your bank statement Your first line of defense against identity […]
FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended by Six Months
The Federal Trade Commission has extended by six months the deadline for some of the changes financial institutions must put in place to protect their customers’ personal information for data security safeguards. The deadline for complying with some of the updated requirements of the Safeguards Rule is now June 9, 2023. The Federal Trade Commission’s […]
Update your Software and Keep your Information Secure
1/3 of people say they sometime, rarely, or never install software updates. At the end of the day, protecting your data and devices from malicious actors is what cybersecurity is all about. To accomplish this, make sure your security software is current. Obviously, investing in the most up to date software, web browsers, and operating […]
Don’t Take a Pass on Password Managers
According to a 2021 PC Mag study, 70% of people admit they use the same password for more than one account. One important way to keep your assets safe is by ensuring staff are using strong authentication to protect access to accounts and ensure only those with permission can access them. This includes strong, secure […]
Most Common Cause of Data Breaches is Phishing
Phishing is the most common cause of data breaches. Phishing is when criminals use fake emails to lure you into clicking on them and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device. It’s easy to avoid a scam email, but only once you know what to look for. Tips Oh no! I […]
Always Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
Did you know that 99.9% of account hacks could have been blocked by MFA? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a layered approach to securing data and applications where a system requires a user to present a combination of two or more credentials to verify a user’s identity for login. Enable Multi-factor authentication to increase security because […]