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WordPress and Health Applications Are Now the Most Popular Web Attack Targets

Jan. 19, 2016

By Brad Garland

Research shows that WordPress and health applications are the most popular targets for online attacks. If you’re currently using WordPress for your website or offering a ...

Is There a Generation Gap in Cybersecurity?

Jan. 15, 2016

By Brad Garland

According to a recent survey by Raytheon and the NCSA, young people ages 18 to 26 aren't pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Young women - who make up just 10 percent of the ...

4 Common Mistakes in Firewall Configuration

Jan. 13, 2016

By Brad Garland

A firewall is a great way to protect your organization, but it only works well if it is configured properly. Here are four common mistakes in firewall configuration, along with ...

New Study: Cybercrime Costs Organizations $15 Million on Average Per Year

Dec. 21, 2015

By Brad Garland

A 2015 study by HP found that the average cost of cyber crime has grown to $15 million per year, which is an increase of 82 percent over the last six years. In the companies ...

Why is the 80/20 Rule Important in Cyber Security Practices?

Oct. 29, 2015

By Brad Garland

Cyber security may be a newer, more complex field, but it actually shares many common rules with other industries. One of these is the "Pareto principle," which dictates that 80% ...

6 Best Practices for Maintaining Data Security in Your Firm

Oct. 17, 2015

By Brad Garland

Defending your data from threats is a number one concern. Technology is fluid, but planning properly will help your company get the best protection for the present and for future ...

3 Common Cybersecurity Structures in the Legal Industry: Which One Are You?

Oct. 13, 2015

By Brad Garland

You’ve all seen the headlines - big company data breaches, foreign hackers, databases stolen. You can’t make it a day anymore without the next information security headline. It ...

Are Smartwatches the Next Target for CyberAttacks?

Sep. 29, 2015

By Brad Garland

The future of cyber security is almost never clear. New devices are popping up all the time, and making informed decisions on device security can be tricky. However, where ...

3 New Tips to Boost Email Security

Sep. 15, 2015

By Brad Garland

Email may be a convenient way to communicate with coworkers and clients, but it isn’t inherently secure. As such, there are security holes in email that you should be aware of and ...

Why Two-Factor Authentication is Important for Your Firm

Sep. 8, 2015

By Brad Garland

Passwords were never enough for strong security, even in a non-digital era. Ali Baba overheard "Open sesame!" and was able to steal a cave's worth of treasure. The Heartbleed bug ...

CFOs Now View Cybersecurity as a Top Threat

Aug. 20, 2015

By Brad Garland

According to a new report by Deloitte, CFOs regard cyberattacks as one of the most worrying disasters that threaten to affect an enterprise’s financial well-being. In response to ...

A Closer Look: How Secure Are Account Recovery Security Questions?

Aug. 14, 2015

By Brad Garland

While businesses attempt to protect private and sensitive information from cyber attack in many ways, one of the most common methods is passwords. Passwords are considered a good ...

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WordPress and Health Applications Are Now the Most Popular Web Attack Targets

Is There a Generation Gap in Cybersecurity?

4 Common Mistakes in Firewall Configuration

New Study: Cybercrime Costs Organizations $15 Million on Average Per Year

Why is the 80/20 Rule Important in Cyber Security Practices?

6 Best Practices for Maintaining Data Security in Your Firm

3 Common Cybersecurity Structures in the Legal Industry: Which One Are You?

Are Smartwatches the Next Target for CyberAttacks?

3 New Tips to Boost Email Security

Why Two-Factor Authentication is Important for Your Firm

CFOs Now View Cybersecurity as a Top Threat

A Closer Look: How Secure Are Account Recovery Security Questions?

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