Category Archives: Cybersecurity

Cyber Attacks Surge on Fridays: Who’s Managing Your Business’s Network Security Over the Weekend?

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In the era of digitalization, computer networks and the internet are used to conduct operations and execute processes. However, network security systems have become susceptible to cyber attacks when not properly protected. These attacks can take many forms, but often involve the unauthorized access or theft of stored data. In recent years, there has been […]

5 Ways To Strengthen Mobile Banking Security 

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Since the advent of mobile banking, bank transactions can now be conducted anywhere with an internet connection at any time. This has made banking more convenient for customers as they no longer have to go to a physical bank branch to complete transactions. Despite the advantages provided by banking apps, however, there are dangers that […]

Detect Security Threats in Your Network & Protect Your Organization with Network Security Monitoring

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Over 85% of companies said that within the last year, they had experienced at least one successful cyberattack. Adequate network security monitoring has never been as important as it is now. The increase of security threats has been more apparent since the growth of remote work, and with a quarter of all jobs in North […]

How a Layered Security Approach Can Address Growing Cyber Threats

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Cyber threats are constantly adapting and evolving, making it increasingly difficult for companies to protect their networks and data. To stay ahead of these threats, it is necessary to have a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that employs multiple layers of security. This approach can help mitigate the damage caused by cyber attacks and can also help […]

Cybersecurity For Small Business: The Basics to Securing Your Business From Cyber Threats

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Small businesses may feel a false sense of security, thinking they aren’t as highly targeted by hackers because they don’t have as many resources to attack. On the contrary, hackers often target small businesses because they are seen as easier targets compared to larger businesses. Over 70% of cyber attacks are aimed at SMBs. With […]

How Community Banks Are Responding to Emerging Cybersecurity Threats

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Community banks aren’t immune to cybersecurity threats. In fact, like many SMBs, they may be even more vulnerable due to their smaller size and limited resources. It’s dangerous for community banks to think that they won’t be targeted by cybercriminals because of their limited assets compared to larger banks. Cybercriminals often target community banks because […]

Are Cyber Insurance Companies the New Cybersecurity Enforcers?

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Cyber insurance companies have been on the rise lately as more and more businesses are looking for ways to protect themselves from cybercrime and improve cybersecurity. But what exactly are these companies, and how do they operate?  In this blog post, we will discuss the role of cyber insurance companies in relation to small businesses. […]

IT Compliance: Which Mandates Apply to Your Business?

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Every business is different, and as a result, each one is subject to different compliance mandates. Depending on your industry, there may be a variety of IT compliance standards that you are required to meet.  In this blog post, we will outline the most common compliance regulations and discuss how your business can become compliant. […]

How Your Bank Employees Spot Phishing Attempts

Phishing Guide for Banking Employees

Businesses of all types get targeted by cyber criminals, and Banks and financial institutions are no different. As an Managed Service Provider (MSP) that specializes in IT services & cybersecurity for banks and credit unions, we train our clients’ employees to spot phishing attempts because it’s one of the most popular and successful attack vectors […]

Cloud Computing Security Risks: Threats and Vulnerabilities (Part 1)

With the remote workforce now an almost guarantee that will continue well into 2021, many businesses in corporate America are now scrambling fast to deploy their entire IT and Network Infrastructures into a Cloud-based platform such as that of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. This trend has been catalyzed by two notable […]