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Cyber security insurance: what is it and does your business need it?

No matter its size, any business is vulnerable to a cyber attack. In fact, 43% of breaches occur at companies with 250 employees or less. Of those organizations, 61% go out of business within the first year after the attack. One way to protect your business in the event of a cyber attack is to... Read More

Dan Carpenter
February 16, 2022
8 min read

What is a supply chain cyber attack?

A supply chain cyber attack (aka vendor email compromise, or VEC) is an email cyber-attack strategy targeting companies doing business in today’s global supply chain management measured in the tens of billions of dollars a year and growing. Read More

Dan Carpenter
December 15, 2021
7 min read

Accused of copyright infringement? It could be a phishing scam.

When using images found online, it’s not always 100% clear what can be used, how it can be used, and if accreditation is necessary. Read More

Dan Carpenter
December 8, 2021
4 min read

Today’s SMB cyber security MUSTS

Cyber threats are at an all-time high, and smaller organizations continue to bear the brunt of the assault for two main reasons. The good news for SMBs: it doesn't have to be this way. Read on, and I’ll tell you precisely what you can do now to reduce your attack profile and make your business less likely to get caught. Read More

Dan Carpenter
November 17, 2021
8 min read

10 ways to improve your website’s front end security

Increased reliance on digital devices has opened doors of opportunity for malicious actors to exploit web application vulnerabilities. Here we will look at the ten most common ways to improve front-end security to mitigate potential attacks and protect users from scams and getting hacked. Read More

Nicholas Rubright
August 27, 2021
8 min read

Ransomware wars: to pay or not to pay

Although not a shooting war, ransomware cyber warfare has been raging out of control for years. It’s become top-of-mind with law enforcement, the insurance industry, and businesses both large and small. If you wake up one morning to find your business held hostage, there are two paths to choose from—pay the ransom or don’t pay.... Read More

Dan Carpenter
July 22, 2021
12 min read

Ransomware Explosion

Covid-19 changed everything about how we work. In a rush to get business operations moving quickly, many businesses overlooked vital security controls. The result? Ransomware is out of control. Read More

Dan Carpenter
June 4, 2021
10 min read

6 CEO Cyber Security Mistakes Being Made

Stop helping cyber-criminals steal from your company! We’ve had to learn new phrases this past year—spear-phishing, whale phishing, business email compromise, social engineering, Bitcoin ransom payments, zero-day exploits, and on and on. In 2020, successful CEOs and owners learned to pivot and deliver products and services to customers during global disruption. Now, CEOs need to... Read More

Dan Carpenter
April 12, 2021
8 min read

Business email compromise: Today’s MUST-know info

Business email compromise (BEC) is not the only flavor that modern cyber attacks come in, but it is the most common. It’s become even more insidious in this Golden Age of the Remote Worker. Read More

Dan Carpenter
February 18, 2021
6 min read

What you need to know about the FireEye and SolarWinds compromise

FireEye recently reported it had fallen victim to a major cyber attack. The attack is believed to be a state-sponsored attack pulled off by highly advanced professionals of operational security. Businesses everywhere need to take this as a warning sign that cyber attacks can happen to any business at any time. Read More

Dan Carpenter
December 11, 2020
6 min read

Are you vulnerable to Zerologon?

In August 2020, many businesses and users of Microsoft services received emails warning of the potential threat and urging users to update to the latest patch. Here we explain what you need to know about Zerologon and how to prepare for any changes. Read More

Dan Carpenter
November 18, 2020
5 min read

Ransomware prevention & response guide for businesses

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Attackers are moving on from targeting individuals to more lucrative prizes such as government and healthcare organizations. Yet all industries should be on alert. We’ve included everything you’ll need in the guide to start improving your security posture and your IT hygiene. Read More

Dan Carpenter
October 30, 2020
10 min read