Those days are long gone when just having a strong password was sufficient for an organization's or individual's security needs. Today, malicious actors can crack a password in seconds using sophisticated algorithms. Dual authentication can ensure better security for your business by providing a second layer of defense. Ever since the advent of the internet, passwords have been the gateway to every system and account online. Passwords and PINs are ubiquitous and are used to securely access … [Read more...]
How You Can Improve Your Business’s Cybersecurity Posture
Every business organization must have an effective and robust cybersecurity strategy to prevent malicious actors (or hackers) from trying to barge into your organization's network periphery. Your best move is to integrate cybersecurity into your business culture – 'build security in.' Having a proactive approach towards cybersecurity is the need of the hour. Cybersecurity threats have become one of the worst nuisances in these technologically advanced times. Businesses worldwide employ … [Read more...]
Consider the security risks of your software
Cybersecurity is an issue that hounds businesses of all types. Sometimes organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here’s why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount. Uncover threats and vulnerabilities Every business should evaluate the current state of its cybersecurity by running a risk assessment. Doing so is one of the easiest ways to identify, correct, and prevent security threats. After discovering potential … [Read more...]
Router malware worse than experts realize
In May, security experts discovered one of the most widespread malware infections in history. Now, they’re warning businesses and consumers that it’s even worse than their first assessment. The VPNFilter malware poses a threat to small businesses and requires immediate attention from anyone who hasn’t taken action against it. VPNFilter recap A team of security researchers from Cisco released a report that a strain of malware had been discovered on hundreds of thousands of routers and network … [Read more...]
How to defend against insider threats
First off, what is an insider threat in healthcare? An insider threat is an individual inside an organization discovered to have been accessing healthcare records without authorization. Healthcare companies must take steps to reduce the potential for insider threats, which is their top source of security incidents. #1 Educate - The workforce (meaning all healthcare employees) must be educated on allowable uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI) and the risk associated with … [Read more...]