Many businesses think they are immune to cyberattacks since their relative obscurity keeps them safe from cyberattackers. However, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), in 2022, businesses in Australia reported a cybercrime every seven minutes, with small and medium businesses (SMB) impacted the most with losses averaging $64,000 per report. SMBs are easy […]
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If you are part of a bank, insurance company or mortgage loan servicer that operates in New York, having adequate knowledge of the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation is a must. It will help you assess your organization’s state of compliance, identify any deficiencies requiring immediate remediation and possibly save your organization millions in penalties. What is […]
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Cyberattacks on large corporations may make the news, but studies have found that a high volume of hacking incidents are reported by smaller businesses. To combat this problem, the UK government came up with Cyber Essentials – a simple, cost-effective cybersecurity framework that can easily be adopted by smaller businesses to protect themselves against common […]
Read MoreIf your business handles sensitive government information, it’s imperative you understand what NIST SP 800-171 is and how it impacts your business. Adequate knowledge of NIST 800-171 will help you evaluate your organization’s state of compliance and identify any deficiencies requiring immediate remediation. What is NIST 800-171? NIST SP 800-171 is a set of guidelines […]
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows that credit cards were responsible for 42,545 fraud reports filed in 2022. This alarming statistic clearly points to the importance of protecting cardholder data, especially as economies worldwide move toward cashless and contactless payment systems. If you accept payment cards for goods or services, you must address the […]
Read MoreAny organization that aims to build robust cybersecurity understands that cyber insurance or cyber liability insurance is an essential component of any information security program. But recently, insurance claims have become increasingly complex and a policy is not a guarantee that when calamity strikes, the insurance companies will pay. An adequate understanding of cyber insurance […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as a method to determine if an organization meets the cybersecurity requirements for storing and handling sensitive data. Whether you are an existing or prospective member of the defense industrial base (DIB) or a managed service provider (MSP) with clients aiming to […]
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Today’s threat landscape, where cyberattacks have become business-ending events, necessitates steps to protect your organization or clients irrespective of size. One of the best ways to do this is by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF). The NIST CSF is a highly recommended security baseline backed by governments and industries […]
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For businesses in the United Kingdom that want to enhance their credibility and expand their customer base, the Cyber Essentials security scheme is a big opportunity. Businesses, regardless of size, should consider obtaining their Cyber Essentials certification. It is cost-effective to obtain, can defend against 80% of cyberattacks and will instill a sense of confidence […]
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No cybersecurity strategy can guarantee protection against cyberthreats lurking in today’s technology landscape. However, your organisation can implement best practices that could nip the most common cyberthreats in the bud. Certain security standards worldwide include a list of such best practices. One such standard is the Cyber Essentials certification program — introduced and backed by […]
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