Password Hygiene Best PracticesAccording to a report by Verizon, 80% of data breaches are caused by weak or stolen passwords. In addition, the report found that 60% of users reuse the same password across multiple accounts, making it easier for hackers to access multiple accounts with a single stolen password.
Password Hygiene Best Practices
Password Management Tools: An overview
Password Management Tools: An overviewEffective password management is an essential aspect of cybersecurity. With the increasing number of online accounts and services, remembering all those passwords can be a daunting task. Password management tools provide an effective solution to this problem.
Staying afloat: The importance of a business continuity plan for SMBs
As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you understand how challenging it can be to keep your company afloat. While you may have a solid business plan, unexpected events such as natural disasters or cybersecurity threats can disrupt your operations. This is where a business continuity plan (BCP) comes in. In this article, we’ll […]
Open sesame! Life is not a fairy tale…your passwords need
Open sesame! Life is not a fairy tale…your passwords need to be stronger than thatYou will agree that having passwords to access your IT devices, networks and data is the first step to securing your business data. However, having passwords is not enough.
5 Crucial steps to increasing BYOD security
Bring your own device (BYOD) arrangements have become increasingly popular in today’s workplace, enabling employees to use their personal devices to access work-related applications and data. However, BYOD also presents a security risk, as personal devices may not be as thoroughly protected as corporate devices. Hence, it is crucial to increase BYOD security to ensure […]
Fix that lock…and get a spare key! Software updates, security patches
Fix that lock…and get a spare key! Software updates, security patches and data backupsIf the lock to your home’s main door breaks, do you fix it or just let it be? My guess is, you would get a locksmith to fix it for you at the earliest. And, what do you do if you lose the key? Use the spare key, if you have one, to get into your home, right? The situation is kind of similar when it comes to security patches and updates for your software programs.
Disaster recovery plan: Key steps to protect your business
Disasters can strike at any time, putting your valuable data at risk and dealing catastrophic damage to your bottom line. But by following a few simple steps in creating a disaster recovery plan (DRP), you can safeguard your business from data loss events and ensure that your information remains secure in the face of any […]
Does password autofill make hacking easier?
Password autofill is undeniably convenient, but do you know the dangers of using this common browser feature? Here’s what you should be aware of when using it and how to secure yourself from potential cyberattacks through this feature. The risks of password autofill Password autofill is a convenient feature found in most browsers and password […]
You’ve been hijacked!
You’ve been hijacked!Has it ever happened to you that you opened the web browser on your PC and it looked a bit off? Then you perhaps did a Google search for something or tried to access your email only to have a dozen ads popping up or to be redirected to some other URL. Well, it means your web browser was hijacked.
Your employee quit your organization Make sure your data hasn’t
Your employee quit your organization. Make sure your data hasn’tWhen someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. The employee paperwork is taken care of by the HR, the on-floor assistance and other training is probably provided by a senior team member or the training and development team, and your IT team or MSP handles their IT/computer setup.