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DMARC: The Next Step in Email Hygiene and Security

Tue, 05/07/2024
Image In 1971, Ray Tomlison developed the first email service while working at The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This development changed how we communicated. However, even though this was an exceptional tool, it was not very user-friendly, requiring users to have specific software installed on their computers. ...
Cloud Security
Cyber Threats
How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps
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How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps

Fri, 03/29/2024
Image On May 7th of every year, organizations worldwide remind their end users of the importance of a strong password. But with remote workforces becoming the new normal and a sharp increase in the digital information exchanged daily, strong password best practices must be top-of-mind year-round. Despite the increased public...
Password Security
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Are Password Managers Safe to Use?

Mon, 03/18/2024
Image Passwords have become a cornerstone of the Internet. These strings of letters and numbers allow us to validate access to various communities, online tools, healthcare, banking, and more. As more and more information is stored behind passwords, efforts to steal and crack them have vastly increased.  These new cyber threats led...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Data Breach
Data Privacy
Data Security
Password Security
Security Awareness Training
5 Examples of Strong Passwords That Will Secure Any Account
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5 Examples of Strong Passwords That Will Secure Any Account

Fri, 03/15/2024
Image Passwords, our digital keys, wield a quiet power today. They protect your personal and business information, making them prime targets for hackers. With this power comes responsibility and the ongoing struggle to keep our virtual lives secure. AI has also made accessing passwords easier for cyber criminals. Modern cyber...
Password Security
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Do your third-party vendors know how to keep your data safe?

98% of organizations worldwide are connected to breached third-party vendors. The top 2%? They're not “lucky,” they're just equipped with robust third-party risk management (TPRM). Get a comprehensive TPRM that has a cyber security awareness training aspect. Without this, third-party contractors, suppliers, or vendors may leave sensitive information vulnerable to hackers. ...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
How Security Leaders Can Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Sensitive Data
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How Security Leaders Can Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Sensitive Data

Thu, 01/25/2024
As cyber criminals discover new ways to harvest login credentials, usernames and passwords have become less effective at keeping malicious users at bay. Research shows there are over 15 billion stolen login credentials on the dark web, which criminals routinely use to steal sensitive information from modern organizations. With such a high volume of data breaches and...
Data Privacy
Password Security
How Secure is Cloud Storage? Here are the Important Risks to Know
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How Secure is Cloud Storage? Here are the Important Risks to Know

Fri, 12/29/2023
The rise of cloud storage has enabled much of the rapid digital transformation people have experienced since the onset of the pandemic. Forecasts project that today’s $83.41 billion global market will explode to $376.37 billion by 2029. While cloud storage opens many opportunities to streamline processes and productivity, let’s keep in mind the arduous risks it poses. Skyhigh...
Cloud Security
11 Cyber Security Tips for the Holidays
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11 Cyber Security Tips for the Holidays

Thu, 12/07/2023
E-commerce growth is expected to grow by 9.4% by 2024; by 2027, it’s forecasted to hit a whopping $8 trillion for the first time. More people shopping online means more opportunities for cyber criminals to strike. In fact, there’s a growing trend of cyber scams taking place during the holiday shopping spree. As we all get busy with our holiday shopping and preparations,...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Password Security
How to Develop Security Awareness Training
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How to Develop Security Awareness Training

Mon, 10/09/2023
According to Valimail’s Spring 2019 Email Fraud Landscape, about 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent each day, making it one of the most common types of cyber attacks. This number shows how crucial it is to train your employees so they can recognize and report malicious emails. That’s where cyber security awareness training comes in. With the right training program, you can...
Phishing
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
Security Awareness Training
What Organizations Can Learn from the Toyota Cloud Breach
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What Organizations Can Learn from the Toyota Cloud Breach

Mon, 09/25/2023
Cloud storage has revolutionized how organizations collaborate internally, allowing them to store data conveniently and cheaper than ever. According to a recent survey of technology leaders, 93% of respondents said their company was “mostly cloud,” reflecting the hold that this technology has on all industries. The auto industry has recently integrated cloud storage at all...
Cloud Security
Data Breach
Risky Business: When Third-Party Troubles Become Your Own
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Risky Business: When Third-Party Troubles Become Your Own

Tue, 09/05/2023
Businesses don’t stand and operate alone. Organizations partner with an average of 10 third-party vendors to manage their operations. Especially when talking about large corporations—they collaborate with various other organizations or firms helping them manage and advance their operations. These firms include suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, software vendors,...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
How to Enhance Third Party Risk Management with Cyber Security Training
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How to Enhance Third Party Risk Management with Cyber Security Training

Mon, 06/12/2023
Did you know that on average, every company is connected to ten third-party businesses? There’s the payroll services company that remotely manages employee wages. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud storage provider that backs up customer account data. The security company that provides access control to company buildings and systems. To achieve an efficient supply chain,...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency
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The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency

Mon, 06/05/2023
Even after years of business evolution; it’s shocking that safe, quick and trackable payments are still often such a struggle for many companies around the world. Banks are often slow-moving institutions that are late to embrace technological improvements, and currencies have been increasingly fickle in recent years. This situation is what allowed cryptocurrency to go from the...
Cryptocurrency
Why Your Third-Party Vendors Have Almost Definitely Been Breached and What to Do About It
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Why Your Third-Party Vendors Have Almost Definitely Been Breached and What to Do About It

Mon, 04/17/2023
The news from Human Resources is that employees are happier than ever. Working from home using third-party vendor services makes work easier and more flexible. The news from IT is less enthusiastic. A recent report showed that a whopping 98% of organizations have at least one third-party provider that has suffered a data breach in the last two years. Third-party vendor...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
The Crypto Crash: How it Affects Cyber Security in 2023 and What to Do About It
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The Crypto Crash: How it Affects Cyber Security in 2023 and What to Do About It

Tue, 02/14/2023
The crypto market has been on a wild ride over the past few years, with prices soaring to all-time highs in 2017 and then crashing just as dramatically in 2018. And while the market has been relatively stable in recent months, many experts predict another crash in 2023. But what does this mean for cyber security? In this article, we’ll explore the potential effects of the...
Cryptocurrency
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Protecting Your Data With a Strong Password Kit

What’s in the kit? Video - Security Awareness Training: Passwords Informative blog featuring tips and advice on How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps Newsletter on tips and best practices for strong passwords Infographic with tips for creating a strong password ...
Password Security
Password Safety - Empower Your Workforce To Protect Sensitive Data
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Password Safety - Empower Your Workforce To Protect Sensitive Data

Fri, 10/12/2018
Make Your Passwords Secure Again! In connection with the most recent security breaches, let's take a few minutes to highlight the importance of talking with your employees about password safety. Cyber criminals strive to infiltrate our networks and weak passwords are a way in. Empowering your employees with cyber security awareness training is an excellent way to teach best...
Password Security
Security Awareness Training
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Impending breach notification laws highlight importance of security awareness

Tue, 01/27/2015
New data breach notification proposals from President Obama and other political leaders will only exacerbate the impact of these incidents. The stakes surrounding cybersecurity aren’t just increasing – they are expanding. For years now, business leaders have understood that data breaches are a serious issue, one which firms must do everything in their power to avoid. After...
Cloud Security
Data Breach
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Supplementary guide to achieving PCI-DSS compliance cloud computing

Tue, 05/28/2013
Cloud computing services require special attention in regards to information security and privacy. This is especially important when using credit card data while cloud computing in order to meet PCI-DSS ("Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard") standards. To this end, the SSC ("Standard Security Council") published a document entitled “Information Supplement: PCI DSS...
Cloud Security
Compliance