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3 trends shaping data privacy in 2024

Text, email, Slack messages, Instagram DM, video game chats, asking Siri how to get to the dentist: Digital interactions are woven into the fabric of daily life. But this means heaps of information are being shared at all times, and the management of that data is hypercomplex. Over the next year, evolving AI technology, transforming […]

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Is remote work a cybersecurity risk?

With the rise of remote work culture, businesses are faced with new challenges, including increased cybersecurity risks. As companies transition to remote work models, they open themselves up to potential vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive data and lead to devastating cyber attacks. It’s essential that companies understand the risks and take steps to mitigate them

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4,000 cyber attacks happen daily. Are you prepared?

The digital landscape is a double-edged sword for businesses. While it offers incredible opportunities for growth and efficiency, it also exposes them to a constantly evolving threat: cyberattacks. As a business owner, understanding the most common and critical cybersecurity threats is vital for protecting your valuable data, systems, and reputation. ‍ The most common cybersecurity

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Businesses pay $1.1 Billion in ransom to hackers: How to safeguard yours

Businesses pay $1.1 Billion in ransom to hackers: How to safeguard yours

Hackers held the spotlight in the news over the past few days as they threatened to release documents related to the Trump trial. This is far from an isolated incident — ransom demands related to cybercrimes have seen a surge since last year, targeting businesses, individuals, and even governments. These attacks have resulted in data

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94% of firms hit by phishing attacks in 2023 as AI sharpens scam tactics

94% of firms hit by phishing attacks in 2023 as AI sharpens scam tactics

Phishing scams, which aim to trick victims into revealing personal information or clicking malicious links, have long been a thorn in the side of individuals and businesses alike. However, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence has transformed these scams from mere nuisances into sophisticated threats capable of causing significant financial damage and emotional distress. Recent

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5 sure-fire strategies for achieving a reasonable cybersecurity baseline

Strategies for achieving a cybersecurity baseline

The cybersecurity industry offers an abundance of high-quality, constructive guidance for organizations. Although this is something to be celebrated, it can also be overwhelming for business and technology leaders who are grappling with the following questions: How to determine if the organization’s current cybersecurity posture is good enough? How to establish the right priorities within

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Journey to CMMC

Introduction to NIST 800-171 cybersecurity framework The National Institute of Standards and Technologies issued NIST Special publication 800-171 cybersecurity framework to provide guidance, deliver requirements, and set expectations for Federal contractors and suppliers doing business with the Department of Defense (DOD). NIST 800-171 vs NIST 800-53 NIST 800-171 consists of 171 security controls that cover

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Cybersecurity digest 2023: a year in review

This content appears in our monthly email Security Digest, which unpacks recent security incidents, detailing what you should know, and what you should do. Sign-up to receive this digest below.   As the sun sets on 2023, it’s time for a retrospective glance at the cybersecurity landscape that has both challenged and advanced our industry

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Spot the Fed: Mastodon, the Fediverse, and why you can’t run servers like it’s 1999

Decentralized technology has become an increasing topic of interest to technologists and enthusiasts seeking alternatives to the “walled garden” of many online communities and platforms. Spinning up a web service has become much easier with DevOps tooling, automation, and cloud services. However, the internet is more complex a place than it was twenty years ago.

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Cybersecurity digest: Ransomware, social engineering, and MFA negligence

The following article on recent cybersecurity news and events was written by Kalles Group Security Consultant, Jayanth Kumar. This content appears in our monthly email Security Digest, which unpacks recent security incidents and details what you should know, and what you should do.   Ransomware Resurgence: A Ticking Time Bomb   What you need to

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Cybersecurity digest: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

The following article on recent cybersecurity news and events was written by Kalles Group Security Consultant, Jayanth Kumar. This content appears in our monthly email Security Digest, which unpacks recent security incidents and details what you should know, and what you should do.   NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Navigating the Enhanced Landscape The National Institute

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6 Tips to resolve common SMB security challenges

I’m always concerned when I hear about small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) cutting back on their cybersecurity budget to help save on business costs. Don’t get me wrong – I fully understand businesses’ need to control costs. But controlling costs doesn’t have to mean giving up on proper cybersecurity; some creative solutioning can help

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