Red teaming: maybe it’s a term you have heard, maybe not. Essentially, red teaming is playing the devil’s advocate by looking at your organization from an outside view. To break it down, red teaming is a safe way to learn about your organization’s security issues before they put your organization at risk. Red Team Security […]
Business continuity and disaster recovery
September is National Preparedness Month
From devastating hurricanes to wildfires to tornados, it’s important for all of us to be prepared for a natural disaster. When disaster strikes we, as community members, will be the first ones to act long before the first responders arrive. This year’s Ready.gov overarching theme for National Preparedness Month is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” […]
How to: Business Continuity Planning
According to DRI International, business continuity management is a “Holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, might cause, and which provides a framework for building organizational resilience with the capability of an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key […]
How to choose a home security system
Choosing the right home security system isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. There are many different systems and programs with a variety of functions and capabilities. How do you go about determining which one is right for you and your lifestyle? Use the below points as a guide when choosing a home security system that best fits […]
What to do if your company experiences a major data hack
If you have seen the headlines in the past few months, you know that companies are being hacked every day. If it’s not your company today, it could be tomorrow. The truth of the matter is small to large companies face this threat. However, though we know the number of cybersecurity breaches have increased every […]
The cost of ransomware
In 2016, ransomware was on track to be a $1 billion business, even though the FBI recommends victims not pay their attackers but contact law enforcement instead. However, according to an IBM Security report released on December 14, 2016, 70 percent of businesses impacted by ransomware end up paying the attackers. The amount varies but […]