Social media can be an extremely effective marketing tool for small businesses, allowing you to quickly communicate updates to your customer base while engaging with them directly. But be wary: what you post on popular platforms such as Facebook and Instagram could put your business at risk of cyber attacks.

Your goal should be to keep your audience up-to-date with news about products, events, employees and services offered by your business. However, cybercriminals could gain invaluable insight by sharing certain details on social media which cybercriminals could then exploit to gain entry to vulnerable spots within your system - which could cost your company much more in future due to carele...

Unnerving trends were recently exposed in a new security report.

Cyber attacks are growing increasingly prevalent. Criminals now take an average of just 62 minutes to gain entry to your network compared to 84 minutes last year.

These attacks are becoming both faster and more frequent. According to a report issued by our company, 34 new cyber criminal groups were identified bringing our total cyber-criminal groups tracked up to over 230.

Cyber criminals don't just sit around doing nothing - they have evolved rapidly into increasingly sophisticated attackers. According to one report, they have even set a record-breaking time of 2 minutes and 7 seconds for an attack breakout - not enough time even...

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether your business could survive an cyber attack?

Small businesses, too, can be vulnerable to cybercrime in today's globalized world. Relying solely on hope may not provide adequate cybersecurity protection; to maximize effectiveness of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning programs.

These methods will enable you to identify any weak points in your defenses so you can strengthen them before any real danger presents itself.

This article compares two options by drawing upon an analogy involving home security.

Walking the Perimeter: Vulnerability ScanS

A vulnerability scan is similar to taking an exterior tour of your house and noting any possible ...

Cybersecurity has quickly become a priority for all businesses worldwide, with threats growing exponentially as technology progresses. To meet this growing threat, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently passed new cybersecurity rules which will have significant ramifications on businesses worldwide.

These rules were developed in response to the ever-increasing sophistication of cyber threats and companies must protect sensitive data.

Let's delve into the core elements of these SEC regulations, reviewing how they could potentially impact your business.

Understanding New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity regulations emphasize pr...

Cybersecurity has become an integral component of most businesses today. Network security should be taken seriously by any entity no matter its size; cyberattacks may have long-term effects and should always be treated seriously.

Cyberattacks have grown increasingly sophisticated and sophisticated since 2022; IoT-based malware attacks saw an impressive 87% increase, as artificial intelligence-powered attacks increase exponentially.

Moving away from a reactive cybersecurity approach and adopting proactive measures such as "Secure by Design" are crucial.

International partners have taken steps to address vulnerabilities that are commonly exploited, and recently issued an advisory outlining Secur...

Cybersecurity threats have grown increasingly sophisticated and pervasive over time. By 2022, ransomware attacks are projected to have skyrocketed 93% - increasing damage caused by cyber-attacks exponentially. ChatGPT will only add further fuel to this firestorm of attacks.

Protecting sensitive data and systems requires taking an encompassing approach that goes beyond simply one solution; adopting a defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy could provide valuable assistance.

This article will examine the advantages of adopting a defense in depth strategy, which offers numerous advantages when it comes to safeguarding networks and mitigating cyber risks.

What Does Defense-in-Depth Approach Mean f...