According to IBM’s latest cybersecurity report, the average financial impact of a data breach on businesses has risen significantly, reaching nearly $5 million per incident [1][2]. This represents a 10% increase from the previous year’s figures [1][2]. The study, conducted … Continue reading →
Small business owners often believe they will not be the target of a cyber-attack because they “don’t have what the attackers are looking for”. Do you know how attackers find their victims? Do you know what attackers are looking for … Continue reading →
Businesses are still the leading target for ransomware attackers in 2024. Notorious groups with names like Medusa, Akira, and INC Ransom are targeting governments, healthcare providers, and education industries but the majority of attacks (over 80%) are still against small … Continue reading →
Is she really the right candidate? Just you try looking for an entry-level cybersecurity job. What you’ll find will require certifications (certainly), education (fine), a bachelor’s degree in computer science or other IT discipline (not necessary) and several years of … Continue reading →
Big shout out to the people that keep our information systems running! Information Technology Staff fill a critical role in any business to ensure their technology solutions support business objectives and maintain reliable availability of systems and information throughout the … Continue reading →
So there you are, sitting down at your laptop and up pops a ransomware notice filling your screen. You go to check on your digital inventory system and there’s nothing there or there’s way too much there. An application you … Continue reading →
Bottom Line Up Front: Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are consultants that partner with IT security companies offering a variety of tools and services that secure your business technology and information. Many powerful and effective tools and services are available … Continue reading →
Ransomware attacks have increased 435% from 2019 to 2020. Another attack is reported nearly every day from the Colonial Pipeline attack that choked America’s oil and gas supply, to Ireland’s healthcare crippling their system, to any number of unreported attacks … Continue reading →
There is an injustice that Big Cyber is committing against small business in America. They charge Ferrari prices for Chevy products. Big Cyber forces Small business owners concerned about cybersecurity, like you, into only two choices: Pay Big Cyber’s exorbitant … Continue reading →
I saw a beautifully customized hot rod today that bore a decal touting “Built not Bought!”. The owner is clearly a skilled technician and proud of their work. Similarly, I have known skilled industrial fabricators who customize or fabricate mechanical … Continue reading →
