Organizations across the globe rely heavily on information systems to perform their day-to-day operations. Unfortunately, ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA), also known as the CIA triad, of data and systems has become a daunting task. To overcome this issue,…
Many of the crimes that occur in real life happen on the internet too. Credit card fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and more, all can be and are being done online. Seniors and the elderly are often targeted for these cybercrimes….
The dark web continues to thrive. Cyber-espionage groups plan and coordinate cyberattacks against companies and their executives using this hidden area of the internet. These cyber criminals operate anonymously, reign with impunity, and easily exchange large volumes of confidential information…
Now that we have, for the most part settled into a new normal (at least when it comes to our work life) it is time to re-visit the increased cybersecurity risks of working from home. We should all be re-examining…
What is Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid. It is an illegal, moneymaking scheme that can be installed through deceptive links in…
What all business owners need to know is that alongside the benefits of being online, there are also security risks. Understanding and mitigating those risks can be a significant challenge. The IT security landscape has changed considerably in my 30…