Cyber security is the protection of sensitive cyber information.

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Data Privacy Day

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What is Data Privacy Day and why it’s important to your organization? Data Privacy Day is January 28th. First, It honored the signing of convention 108 in 1981, next, it was the first permanent international treaty that is in control of the…
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Risk of a Common Password and Ways to Avoid it (Infographic Inside)

Using a common password leaves your organization at risk for cybercriminals to attack your account. Let’s add password protection as a major component in your organization's cybersecurity plan.  The risk of a common password is tremendous,…

Cyber Security Awareness Month

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!    Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing concerns for businesses as many opportunities for growth within an organization have developed into fully remote positions.  To Celebrate…
Cyber Attack Prevention

Cognizant Gets $400 Million Payout After Cyber Attacks

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Technology consultant firm Cognizant fell victim to cyber-attacks caused by a ransomware attack last April. The hack disrupted thousands of employees from accessing networks from their home during quarantine. Clients also disallowed Cognizant…
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What is Cyber Insurance and How Does it Work?

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What is Cyber Insurance and How Does it Work? With the vast majority of companies' sensitive data being online, the vulnerability for data breaches is obvious, especially now that cybercriminals are becoming more tactical and clever with their…
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Cybersecurity Program Checklist Help

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Cyber liability insurance is a trailer to a strong cybersecurity program. The insurance portion helps your organization recover costs associated with the negative effects of a successful cyber attack. Cyber liability insurance cannot prevent…
Wannacry and other ransomware are a treat to your company.

Ransomware and other cyber security threats - what you can do.

The recent outbreak of the Wannacry ransomware brought renewed attention to the importance of a well-crafted cybersecurity strategy.  Every company should have a strategy in place regardless of its size.  If you don’t have one yet, there…
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Cyber Security Regulation

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New York State is implementing a new Cyber Security Regulation effective March 1st, 2017. "New York is the financial capital of the world, and it is critical that we do everything in our power to protect consumers and our financial system from…
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Protecting Your Business Bank Account From Hacking Theft

A client of mine dealt with a near hacking theft. Luckily the attempt was unsuccessful. He smartly had the conversation with his bank on what would have occurred anyway. This major bank's shocking response? Not good. They started backpedaling.…