Technology News for Small Businesses

Aug 2nd, 2024

Stay Ahead of Security Breaches: The Role of a vCISO

Security breaches follow a predictable lifecycle, from initial infiltration to data exfiltration and damage control. Understanding this lifecycle is crucial for preventing and mitigating the impact of cyber attacks. Here's how a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) can help protect your organization. The Lifecycle of a Security Breach 1. ...

Aug 1st, 2024

North Korean Hackers Target U.S. Healthcare and Government Sectors

On July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, for his alleged role in ransomware attacks targeting U.S. hospitals. Hyok, part of the hacking group Andariel, used the Maui ransomware to extort healthcare facilities, compromising sensitive data ...

Jul 25th, 2024

Navigating the CrowdStrike Outage: Lessons, Recovery, and Prevention

Recently, the cybersecurity community was rocked by a significant disruption caused by a CrowdStrike Falcon update on July 19th, 2024. This faulty "single content update" resulted in widespread Windows blue screens of death (BSOD), affecting 8.5 million machines. The impact spanned various industries, leading to billions of dollars in lost productivity, missed ...

Jul 22nd, 2024

Cloud Security Series: Part 2 - Common Cloud Security Mistakes and Solutions

Common Cloud Security Mistakes or Vulnerabilities Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, and it also presents unique security challenges. Here are some common mistakes and vulnerabilities to be aware of: Misconfigured Cloud Settings: Incorrect settings can expose sensitive data to unauthorized access. Weak Access Controls: Inadequate identity and access management (IAM) ...

Jul 19th, 2024

Cloud Security Series. Understanding Cloud Computing and Security Pt1

Leveraging cloud computing has become crucial for organizations of all sizes in today's business environment, leveraging cloud computing has become crucial for organizations of all sizes. It provides a secure, scalable solution for data storage, application access, and seamless collaboration. However, with these advantages come significant security challenges that ...