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Cybersecurity Awareness Training: An Essential Investment For Protecting Your Network From A Cyber Attack

Cybersecurity Awareness Training: An Essential Investment For Protecting Your Network From A Cyber Attack

Did you know employee error accounted for nearly a quarter of data breaches in 2020?   That’s why it’s so important to implement routine security awareness training for your employees.   As the first line of defense against cyber attacks, your employees must be thoroughly and regularly trained to identify and deflate potential cyber threats. This can help you prevent a vulnerability from escalating into a disastrous cyber attack.   What Is Security Awareness Training?   In order to deal…

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Supply Chain Security Tips: Hear from South Florida’s Top Cybersecurity Consultants

Supply Chain Security Tips: Hear from South Florida’s Top Cybersecurity Consultants

Did you know a supply chain cyber attack could cost you millions?   Even if your supply chain operates through a third party vendor, you will be responsible for compromised data. As a result, you could face hefty fines and messy lawsuits if you don’t maintain supply chain compliance.   The Importance of Supply Chain Compliance   That’s why it’s so important for your business’ cybersecurity posture to prioritize detection, evaluation and mitigation of supply chain risks.   If you…

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Know the Risks: Insider Threats To Customer Data & Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Know the Risks: Insider Threats To Customer Data & Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Is your customer data up for grabs?   Customer data, also known as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is one of the most popular targets for a cyber attack. Once a hacker gains access to this information, they can steal your company’s proprietary information and your customers’ identities at the same time.   The repercussions of such an attack can be catastrophic for your business, especially if you’re a healthcare facility or a financial institution.   From legal fees and lawsuits…

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Top Warning Signs & How to Prevent an Internal Data Breach

Top Warning Signs & How to Prevent an Internal Data Breach

Is your business one misstep away from a cyber-attack due to an insider threat?   If you’ve been following our blog, then you already know what insider threats are and how they affect your business.   As a reminder, insider threats are security risks that originate from within an organization. Essentially, an insider threat involves someone who is a part of your business network or has access to it.   An insider threat can present itself in two different ways:…

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Miami IT Consultants Talk the Top 4 Internal Cyber Threats To Your Network

Miami IT Consultants Talk the Top 4 Internal Cyber Threats To Your Network

Is your business at risk of an insider cyber-attack?   Many business owners – and the IT professionals they rely on – focus on protecting their companies from external threats:   the lone hacker out for a large ransom the industry competitor pilfering secrets organized cyber-criminals with sophisticated phishing schemes   But what about internal threats?   The Dangers of Internal Cyber Threats   Some organizations fail to consider the true risks that insiders pose to their cybersecurity. But internal…

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Top 5 Cyber Threats For Businesses In 2020

Top 5 Cyber Threats For Businesses In 2020

Did you know that cyber attacks were 400 percent higher in 2020 than the attacks reported before the onset of the coronavirus? The COVID-19 pandemic changed life, business, and cybersecurity as we know it. Unfortunately, as we step into a new year, these cyberthreats are still very real and should be top of mind for you as a business owner.  First, you should know what a cyber threat is and how it can affect your business.    What is a…

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