Cybercrime has become increasingly costly for organizations of all sizes. High-profile security breaches have made it clear that many, if not most, organizations are vulnerable to cyber criminals. Because of the increased risks of data breaches, on March 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new cybersecurity disclosure requirements intended to increase the transparency of publicly traded organizations’ …
New FTC Safeguards Rule: Is Your Business Ready?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) increased the regulations regarding customer data security in the updated Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (commonly referred to as The Safeguards Rule for short.) The FTC Safeguards Rule now requires non-banking financial institutions, including automobile dealers, payday lenders, and mortgage brokers, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ data …
Tips for Securing Your Company Website
Your companies website is the number one public facing aspect of your company. If built correctly, your company website should be popping up on page one of a google search. Websites that do come up page one, are attacked by cyber threats constantly. Whether you are a small business or a multi-billion dollar company your website could be leaving you …
Project Fortify Has Arrived
Last month we talked about the importance of a Penetration Test. We did that to lead up to a big announcement this month about Project Fortify! For those that have already clicked and started their journey, we want to say welcome aboard! But for the rest of you, we wanted to give you some more information. The Problem: We have seen …
The Importance of a Penetration Test
If I were to ask you, “Where is your company most vulnerable in your cyber security?” What would be your answer? For many business owners, it seems that this is a question that draws a blank. You start a business, hire employees, focus on sales, and then act in a reactive way to issues that come up. The problem with …
The Cyber Security Effect of the Russia/Ukraine War
Unless you are living under a rock, you know what is happening in the world. Russia, specifically Putin, decided to invade Ukraine causing millions of people to be at risk in their daily life living in fear from the threat of physical attack. We hope and pray that the innocent people of this region are safe and that this conflict …
3 Website Security Tips for 2022
We always talk about computer and network cyber security, but something that is just as important would be your companies website. Your company website is the most public-facing internet presence of your company. One thing we know for certain, the better the website the great the cyber threats. So if your website performs well on google search, then cyber attackers …
Having a Cyber Security Plan for 2022
We make plans for vacation, major life events, and even minor employment decisions. As a business owner, you spend time every year planning your marketing and sales for the following year because you know how important it is to your business to ensure that new sales are coming in. Yet so many businesses every year fall victim to cyber threats …
New Year, New Cyber Risks!
When was the last time that you updated your antivirus software? When was the last time you forced your employees to make a change to their passwords? Realistically, not enough companies spend the time necessary on their cyber security and in turn suffer losses in income, customers, and more. When a cyber attacker goes after your business, it affects you, …
