If your small business wants to do work for the US government, you need to be NIST compliant. Without it, your chance of getting those big government contract projects are nil. So, what is NIST? And how do you achieve…
Brace yourself, the holidays are here. This year, many Americans will flock to the Internet for their holiday shopping needs. Coresight Research predicts that in 2019, 83% of US consumers will shop online for holiday gifts. And what’s not to…
Can you believe it’s November already? In a couple of weeks, Thanksgiving will be here. And you know what that means? The Holiday rush will be in full swing for retailers. It’s a busy time for them. And this year,…
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month. That means it’s time to brush up on online security best practices. Last week, we covered how to spot a phishing email. Today, I’m going to teach you how to create a strong password. At…
It seems rather fitting that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Because let’s be honest, cybersecurity threats are more terrifying than Halloween monsters. Especially for small businesses. This year’s theme emphasizes personal accountability and proactive behavior. Awareness is key because…
Small isn’t safe. What if I told you small and midsized businesses aren’t safe from cyber-attacks? In fact, 81% of all breaches happen to SMBs. Here’s a reality check. Many owners of SMBs learn the hard way that they can…
Introduction Small businesses face the same security challenges as large enterprises. But they often have fewer resources available to combat those challenges. That’s a huge problem! And it’s the reason why 81% of all cyberattacks are against small and mid-businesses….
The FBI estimates that 4,000 ransomware attacks occur per day. One of the most common ways to prevent cyber attacks is multifactor authentication. With that in mind, multifactor authentication is a hot topic in the IT security world. In fact,…
What is your network’s greatest vulnerability? It’s your employees. Why? Because most employees don’t know how to identify phishing scams and other cyber threats. As a result, employees can open the cyber front door for hackers. And trust me, hackers…
Coffee houses are great. Between the ambiance and the aroma of coffee, it’s a conducive place to buckle down and get work done. On top of that, most coffee shops have free WIFI. But before you log into their WIFI,…