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Articles of interest from the week of December 16, 2019
John Frasier
Dec 16, 2019 8:41:00 AM
Top 5 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2020
When it comes to cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats – rather than reacting to them – is critical. In a constantly evolving threat landscape, plugging holes – or designing one’s security posture for yesterday’s threats – just isn’t enough anymore. A new year is almost upon us, and with it comes new threats and trends, specifically in the world of cybersecurity. We’ve put together our top 5 cybersecurity predictions for 2020, with a view to helping ensure you stay ahead of threats. (By Liron Barak, Help Net Security) Ingalls: Our MDR (Managed Detection and Response) services offer layered cybersecurity controls for effective risk management and rapid response. It was designed to be a method of proactive prevention against security threats to your environment, making it one of the industry's leading cybersecurity tools. MDR is critical when it comes to staying ahead of all kinds of threats, detecting and stopping them before they become breaches.
New Orleans Declares State of Emergency Following Ransomware Attack
New Orleans declared a state of emergency and shut down its computers after a cyber security event, the latest in a string of city and state governments to be attacked by hackers. (By Kirsten Korosec, Techcruch) Ingalls: Ransomware has become a serious threat to businesses of all sizes and industries, and traditional security practices are no longer strong enough to protect your business: early detection and response is key. Are you prepared to defend against ransomware?
The Hacker behind Your Company’s Data Breach May Be Sitting Right in the Next Cubicle
Data breaches regularly generate news headlines, reinforcing the popular image of foreign hackers piercing the defenses of companies and organizations to steal valuable information. In reality, most data thefts are far more mundane: Rather than being a continent away, the thieves are likely to be in a cubicle down the hall, according to a new report. (By Joel Dreyfuss, CNBC) Ingalls: Having a proper employee outboarding procedure is an example of an often overlooked but extremely important security measure that needs to be taken in your organization. Security policies mandate steps employees and managers should take to keep information secure and help guide individuals to make good decisions, so having strong policies is vital. Let us help review and test your policies to ensure adherence and effectiveness.
In A BYOD World, Everybody Needs Cybersecurity Chops
Technology alone won’t fix the security woes that have been rampaging through the connected business world. What is needed is the full engagement of the workforce. (By Joe McKendrick, Forbes) Ingalls: Your organization's security is only as strong as your employees' awareness. Strengthen your defenses against social engineering attacks with our specialized training and testing programs.
Small business owners have one primary focus: growing their business. That often means that they wear several hats at once — they’re opening the doors in the morning, working with customers or employees all day, taking care of administrative tasks, and drumming up new business. They are focused primarily on customers and revenue, but often serve as a jack of all trades when it comes to just about everything else, from HR to legal to marketing. (By Shena Tharnish, San Francisco Business Times) Ingalls: A breach can happen to any organization, regardless of size or industry, and can have unimaginable consequences. Contact us today to talk to one of our cybersecurity experts for more information on how we can help secure your information in a way that's easy and efficient for you.
