by essentialtechsolutions | Oct 12, 2023 | cybersecurity, phishing
The SLAM Method is an easy acronym to help remember what to look for to identify messages that could lead you down a what’s not quite a primrose path. Phishing emails, or smishing in the case of SMS or text messages, are crafted messages designed to mislead the...
by essentialtechsolutions | Oct 5, 2023 | cybersecurity, MFA, multi factor authentication, multifactor authentication
During this month of Cybersecurity Awareness, we want to take a moment to discuss an essential aspect of our cybersecurity strategy—Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). What is Multi-Factor Authentication? MFA adds a layer of protection to your security by allowing...
by essentialtechsolutions | Sep 29, 2023 | cybersecurity, password, passwords
While there seems to be a push on by some of the big players like Microsoft, Apple and Google to go “passwordless”, the reality is that we still need passwords in most areas of our lives; whether personal or business. Passwords seem to be one of the most annoying...
by essentialtechsolutions | 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,...
by essentialtechsolutions | 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...
by essentialtechsolutions | 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...
