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Be mindful of insider threats to company security

As tough as it is to believe, some cyberattacks originate from inside the company under attack. Whether it be a malicious insider or a careless employee, plenty of data breaches occur from within an organization. To safeguard against insider threats, enforce strict security policies and deploy a smart security system to increase network visibility. Keeping […]

Eliminate hackers dwelling on your network with a Managed Detection and Response system

Dwell time refers to the duration of time that hackers spend perusing your network undetected. In many cases, hackers dwell for hundreds of days before their actions are noticed by the victim. Companies should employ a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform to actively patrol their network for suspicious activity. Even if a threat evades […]

Protect your organization with dark web monitoring

If your company’s sensitive information is compromised, it could wind up somewhere on the dark web. This part of the internet is made up of websites that aren’t indexed by search engines, but are frequented by malicious parties. By continuously running scans, you can monitor the dark web to see if your data has appeared […]

Protect your business from a DDoS attack with proper strategy and solution

One of the most costly attacks any business’ network could face is a distributed denial of service (DDoS) strike. By pumping your network with high volumes of traffic, bad actors can take your network down. The resulting downtime not only curtails essential business functions, but it can also cost you a lot of money. Prevent […]

Small businesses can install a geoblocking system to protect sensitive files

Geoblocking technology enables businesses to disallow access to data from outside their country or region. The same technology can put files on a locking system so that they cannot be accessed outside of regular business hours.

Don’t let ransomware ruin your holidays or weekends

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Businesses large and small are being robbed of their data, money and security. Estimates by Cyber Ventures indicate small businesses in particular are attacked every 11 seconds and make up over half of all ransomware damages worldwide. But with so many threats, how can you stay protected? To […]