6 Proven Best Practices For Cybersecurity Training For Employees
If you don’t have one already, there’s a good chance that you may be considering a cybersecurity training program for your employees. Recent news is filled with headlines about major cyber attacks. This has led many businesses to work hard to keep their cybersecurity awareness training up to speed. “Your employees are your first […]
The Importance of Firewalls for Small Businesses
At its core, a firewall acts as a barrier between a private internal network and the public internet. It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to prevent malicious traffic from entering a network. As such, firewalls for small businesses are a critical part of protecting sensitive data. “Even a high-end firewall can […]
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What’s The Difference?
Penetration testing is typically run by human penetration testers while vulnerability scans are performed with an automated tool. Usually, a combination of both is necessary. Vulnerability scans expose network weaknesses, but a pen tester can show you what to do about it. This is important to remember while comparing penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning. […]
What is Endpoint Protection?
Endpoint protection involves all the practices, protocols, tools, and teams involved in upholding your business’s endpoint security. An endpoint refers to any device that connects to your corporate network, such as a computer, smartphone, or IoT device. Endpoint devices can easily become entry points for cybersecurity threats. For example, if an employee’s smartphone is […]
6 Ways to Incorporate Panic Buttons into your Emergency Notification Strategy
Keeping people safe and informed is crucial during an emergency such as severe weather, a building intruder, or active shooter situation. Effectively communicating information to people who may be impacted by the situation can save lives. K-12 schools should consider adding discrete alerting methods, such as panic buttons, to their emergency notification plan. Panic buttons […]
The Basics of Email Security
The Hidden Danger in your IN BOX Email drives businesses around the world, with millions of messages exchanged daily. Unfortunately, it’s also the easiest path to your company’s sensitive data. Rising cyber security threats through automated penetration bots mean even the smallest of businesses are at risk. Did You Know? 90% of Cyberattacks Begin in […]
Find Executive Support for Your Security Awareness Training Program
Let’s not sugarcoat it: executive support can make or break any program within your organization (security-related or otherwise). No support means no budget, no resources, no prioritization. In other words: no program. Security awareness training specifically can have its own set of hurdles. Cybersecurity programs have traditionally focused on software solutions designed to prevent, protect, […]
18 Things to Make Your Remote Work Stress Free, Convenient and Secure
While Covid forced many businesses to go remote, there are still many companies out there that have realized the benefits of remote work and are converting to permanent remote or hybrid situations. Are you one of them? Here’s a helpful cheat sheet (with a PDF download you can share with your team) on how to […]
7 Things Your College Mass Notification System Needs
Going off to college is an important milestone for many young people in America. Unfortunately, college campuses are not immune to emergencies. According to the Office of Postsecondary Education, college campuses across the United States deal with over 40,000 emergency incidents yearly. Although this number varies from campus to campus, college administrators should know this […]
E911, Kari’s Law & Ray Baum’s Act Compliance
E911 Compliance When the 911 system was initially implemented, cell phones and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems were in the far future. Phones were tied to landlines and local carriers kept a database of linked phone numbers and physical addresses, which all local Public Safety Access Points (PSAPs) could access to dispatcher emergency […]