by essentialtechsolutions | Oct 25, 2023 | cybersecurity
As we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ll talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is exploding in popularity. It’s critical that we understand its role as both a powerful ally and a formidable adversary in the realm of cybersecurity. It’s quite easy and...
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...
