Companies in the United States experienced 1,093 breaches in 2016, according to a study from Statista, which resulted in 36 million records exposed. What is the actual cost of these attacks? According to this study, the average cost of cybercrime in the U.S. during 2016 was over $17 million. And here’s the kicker: 39 percent - the bulk of the total costs of a cyberattack - were attributed to data loss, according to this survey. Bottom line: If you can’t prevent data loss during a cyber attack or natural disaster, you’re going to lose a lot of money. To help you protect your company from such a catastrophe, we’ll show you how most organizations lose their data in the first place, and how you can prevent data loss … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Data Loss: 7 Ways to Safeguard Your Company
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How to Prevent Phishing: 10 Tips
With a single click of your mouse, you could lose your identity, your savings, and your business - hook, line, and sinker. If you’d rather keep those things, then you need to learn how to prevent phishing. Today, anyone can be deceived by “phishers,” and no industry or organization is immune, regardless of its size. According to the Anti-Phishing Work Group (APGW), the total number of phishing attacks in 2016 was 1,220,523, a 65% increase over 2015. To help put that into perspective, the total number of phishing attacks per month in the 4th quarter of 2004 was 1,609. In the 4th quarter of 2016, APGW saw an average of 92,564 phishing attacks per month. That’s a 5,753% increase in phishing over 12 years. Phishers are … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Phishing: 10 Tips
Choosing a Firewall: the Most Important Features and Types You Need to Know
Choosing a firewall that has the features you need to protect your company from the onslaught of malicious hackers, malware, and viruses can be confusing and frustrating. There are various types with various features and varying levels of security. Plus, choosing a firewall is heavily dependent on the size, scope, and scale of your particular organization. To help you make your decision easier, we’ll describe a few important features you should look for in a firewall, discuss the various sizes of firewalls to choose from, and then go over the three types of firewalls you’re likely to encounter. By the end of this article, you’ll be better informed to choose the right firewall for your company. Important Features to Consider When … [Read more...] about Choosing a Firewall: the Most Important Features and Types You Need to Know
These IT Security Threats Can Damage Your Business: Learn How to Protect Yourself
If you’re a small to medium-sized business (SMB), you may be at higher risk of experiencing a hacker attack, malware phishing, or other serious IT security threat than you think. Unfortunately, most SMBs (falsely) believe that only large enterprises are targeted by cyber attackers. While it’s true that there have been some mega breaches in enterprise security in recent years, SMBs are still squarely in the sights of malicious hackers. In 2016, The Denver Post reported that small and mid-sized businesses are hit by 62% of all cyber-attacks, about 4,000 per day, according to IBM. But these businesses don’t just get attacked, hire IT specialists to fix the problem, and then go back to business. The effects of a single cyber … [Read more...] about These IT Security Threats Can Damage Your Business: Learn How to Protect Yourself
12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers
Worried that cloud computing puts your business’ critical data at higher risk? You’re not alone. British Telecommunications (BT) conducted a study to understand the attitudes of large organizations regarding cloud computing and security. They found that 52% of U.S. survey respondents and 49% of global respondents were “very or extremely anxious” about the security implications of cloud-based services. What’s puzzling is that this same study revealed that 79% of U.S. businesses and 70% of global businesses are using cloud storage and web-based applications. You might find yourself in a similar situation - taking advantage of some of the benefits cloud technology provides (like disaster recovery) while still being nervous about … [Read more...] about 12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers