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Safeguarding Your Business: The Proactive Path to Strong Cybersecurity

Sep 5, 2023 | cybersecurity

Being proactive when it comes to your cybersecurity program is far better than being reactive if and when a breach occurs. Taking a reactive approach is like locking the barn door after the horse has bolted. Taking a proactive cybersecurity stance can save you time,...

Cyberbullying Prevention: Creating a Safe Environment for Students

Aug 28, 2023 | cyberbullying

While the internet provides endless opportunities for learning, socializing, and self-expression, it also exposes students to various risks. And cyberbullying is one of the most prevalent risks present. As parents or adults with children in our lives, it is our...

The Importance of Ongoing Security Training

Aug 22, 2023 | cybercrime, cybersecurity, Security Training

Organizations of any size, and of all industries must adopt a proactive approach to protect their assets through a strong cybersecurity program. And an integral part of that is the significance of ongoing security training for humans within this program. Let’s take a...

Back-to-School Cybersecurity: A Guide for Parents

Aug 16, 2023 | cyberbullying, cybersecurity, MFA, multi factor authentication, multifactor authentication, passwords, phishing, social media

As another school year approaches, it's essential for parents to not only focus on buying school supplies and organizing schedules, but also on safeguarding their children's online activities. Cybersecurity is a critical concern, and students can be particularly...

QR Codes: A New Tool for Cybercrime

Aug 8, 2023 | cybercrime, cybercriminal, cybersecurity

QR Codes. The versatile little black and white squares that we see everywhere. Advertising materials to event tickets, restaurant menus, and even on product packaging. While they undoubtedly offer convenience and efficiency, cybercriminals have also recognized the...

Cyber Insurance: Cost and Coverage

Aug 2, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime

Cyber insurance covers a range of elements, the most basic being the legal expenses incurred as a result of falling victim to cybercrime. These may include legal fees, fines you may have to pay or financial settlements you have to make with your customers or third...

Cyber Insurance Considerations

Jul 24, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime

By now, you have likely heard of cyber insurance. With the cybercrime incidents rising, cyber insurance is increasingly becoming a necessity for survival. Here are a few things to consider before you purchase a cyber insurance policy. Risk analysis First, perform an...

IT Checklists for SMBs: Part 2

Jul 21, 2023 | business continuity, disaster and recovery, managed services

Know Your IT Risks Whether you have an in-house IT team, or have outsourced your IT needs to a Managed Services Provider, you need to know the possible risks to your business from an IT perspective. Having an IT risk checklist can help you in your disaster recovery...

IT Checklists for SMBs: Part 1

Jul 11, 2023 | cybersecurity

IT checklists are a great way to analyze, understand and take the necessary steps to meet your organization's requirements. Here we discuss a couple of important checklists for hardware and software as well as cybersecurity. Both are foundational to any solid IT...

Cyber Insurance 101

Jul 5, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime, cybersecurity

What is cyber insurance With cybercrime becoming a major threat to businesses across the world, irrespective of their size, cyber insurance is fast becoming more of a necessity than a choice. However, the concept of it is still fairly new and not many SMBs are aware...