Awareness is a tried-and-true cybercrime defense mechanism
I have been writing about cybercrime for years and have witnessed the methodology and tools that criminals use to evolve. One truism about cybercrime is that it knows no boundaries. Unlike conventional crimes, where a criminal is stopped at a...
Shields up: How MSPs can advance cybersecurity with cutting-edge technologies
“Bottoms up” is a good-natured toast or nudge to get one to finish their drink. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is introducing a good-natured nudge to get organizations to finish their resiliency called “Shields Up!” You probably won’t...
Utilizing news resources as a cybersecurity tool
One of the best cybersecurity tools isn’t fancy software or a skilled engineer (both of which are important and have their place). Instead, it is something that doesn’t even cost a cent: news and information. “I work with a lot...
How MSPs should navigate the rise of cryptomining
Bitcoin value has been steadily climbing over the last year. Between March 2022 and November 2022, Bitcoin prices crashed from over $47,000 to around $16,000, however rising investor confidence has pushed Bitcoin back up over the $35,000 mark in October...
New FAR-reaching rules for MSPs
Managed service providers (MSPs) must navigate a complex patchwork of international, national, and local cybersecurity laws and regulations, and soon, there will be even more rules to follow. On October 3, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council released two...
Top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations identified by CISA and NSA
The CISA and NSA jointly released a list of the top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations recently. These misconfigurations often lead to breaches and incidents that should be remedied. The report’s executive summary concludes: “These most common misconfigurations illustrate a trend of...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month to-do list
This month marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaboration between government and industry to highlight the importance of cybersecurity. The past two decades have brought about rapid change. “It’s hard to believe that Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been...
The rising role of vCISO
Cybersecurity threats continue to rise, but the available IT talent pool is shrinking. In fact, studies show there is still a need for more than 3.4 million security professionals, which is an increase of more than 26 percent from 2021....
SMBs must prioritize cybersecurity planning
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities connected to large businesses have received much attention recently, especially the several casinos in Las Vegas that were forced to go offline due to cyberattacks. Casinos are a vital economic engine in Nevada, but it’s not just sprawling...
Cybersecurity on the healthcare edge
A new report from AT&T on cybersecurity and edge computing highlights a growing area of concern. The report shows that edge computing in healthcare is rapidly increasing, leading to more vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. These vulnerabilities, however, can be turned into...
