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What Your Business Needs to Know About Protecting Customer Data Key Points: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sets standards for safeguarding customer information. The Safeguards Rule took effect in 2003 but was amended in 2021 after public comment to ensure the rule keeps pace with the current technology. The revised rule offers in-depth guidance for […]

All You Need to Know About Azure AD Key Points What is Azure AD? What are the outstanding features of Azure AD? Who uses Azure AD? How does one set up a backup Azure AD connect server? What are Azure AD licenses? Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that […]

How Safe is Microsoft Teams? Understanding the New Vulnerability Vectra Uncovered Key Points in This Article Cybersecurity researchers at Vectra recently unearthed a new vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that may allow cyber criminals the means to cause considerable harm. The vulnerability requires cybercriminals to already have a certain level of access to your network or […]

Cyber Risk Insurance 101: What is it and Who Needs It? Every business needs to protect itself against cyberattacks. That’s why companies must have cyber risk insurance. Cyber risk insurance can help you pay for the costs associated with a data breach or ransomware attack, but there are other things that you should consider as […]

Why Small Businesses Must Implement Ongoing Risk Management Key Points Risk management is identifying, assessing, and managing risks to help protect against potential losses or liabilities. Risks can come from financial, operational, legal, or reputational risks. By identifying and assessing risks early on, you can take steps to mitigate or avoid them altogether. The traditional […]

Why You Should Backup Microsoft 365 Key Points: Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular business solutions for collaboration in the cloud. Businesses of all sizes and types are experiencing an increased risk of cyber attacks. Microsoft 365 has several built-in security features, but data backup is vital and should be a habit. As […]

If your business uses PayPal for payments, you're likely to receive a fake PayPal invoice asking for payment for services or products you didn't render or receive.

Uber Investigating Security Breach After Hacker Gains Access to Internal Databases Key Points Uber announced a security breach last Thursday evening in response to a report from The New York Times. The breach was carried out by an unknown hacker, who made their presence known in a message sent to Uber’s employees over Slack. The […]

Cybersecurity Insurance: Will Your Claim Be Denied? Key Points: Cybersecurity insurance is an important tool to help protect businesses from the financial costs of a data breach. Still, it’s important to understand your policy’s limitations and ensure you have the right coverage. Not every cyberattack will be covered by insurance; in some cases, claims may […]

iOS 16 Is Finally Here: What Should You Know? Key Points After months of anticipation, iOS 16 is finally here! If you’re using an iPhone 8 or later, you can update to the newest version of iOS right now. New features include Messages, Maps, and more improvements. iPhone. One word. So many different meanings. For […]

How Do Phishing Scams Work? You may have heard of the term “phishing,” but you may not be completely aware. If you operate a business or even conduct any kind of transactions online – which represents the majority of people – you may be susceptible to a phishing attack. When executed correctly, a phishing attack […]

10 Best Practices for Working Remotely Key Points: Working remotely is not going anywhere and will become increasingly popular as time goes on. It is important to know the potential security risks when working remotely and take steps to mitigate those risks. Maintaining a secure remote working environment begins with the right tools and processes. […]