Business Security

As a team of dedicated professionals, our mission is to help businesses of all sizes safeguard their digital assets and maintain a secure online presence in today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

This section offers a wide range of articles and resources designed to provide practical guidance, insights, and best practices for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Our content covers topics such as:

Implementing robust security policies and procedures
Protecting sensitive business data and intellectual property
Ensuring secure communication and collaboration within your organization
Managing and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors
Training employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats
Complying with industry-specific regulations and standards
Keeping up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the business security landscape

By continually updating our content and responding to the ever-changing threats and challenges businesses face, we aim to be your go-to source for actionable advice and insights into business security. Join us as we explore strategies and solutions to help your organization stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect critical assets in an increasingly interconnected world.

2021: The Year of Ransomware Attacks

Reports of Ransomware attacks are happening more and more frequently. Ransomeware has become one of the most prevalent attack methods for criminals, from state-sponsored attacks to home-grown cybercriminals. So what has caused this glut in attacks, and what exactly is Ransomware? This article will guide you through everything you need to know about one of…
What to Do if Your Business or Employees Are Hacked

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing modern businesses. The number of hacking attacks grows year on year, as does the amount of financial damage these attacks can inflict. When a hacker attacks your business or employees, it can be difficult to understand what you need to do. This guide will teach you what…
How to Protect Yourself From Hackers When Traveling

Traveling for business or leisure can be exciting, but it also comes with increased risks to your personal data and devices. Being away from your home network makes you more vulnerable to cyberattacks, and hackers often exploit these opportunities. In this guide, you’ll learn how to protect yourself from hackers while on the move. Extra…
What Are Ethical Hackers, and Should You Hire One?

The term ethical hackers might sound like an oxymoron, but increasingly, businesses view them as a valuable part of the cybersecurity ecosystem. As we’ve seen over the past few years, hacking incidents have been steadily rising. Then the pandemic hit. That’s when the hacking community shifted into warp speed and began aggressively attacking people, businesses,…
7 Cybersecurity Stats That Every Small Business Should Know in 2023

If you’re a decision-maker at a small business, the days of casually learning about cybersecurity are over. Data breaches and hacking incidents were already trending; the pandemic changed everything. The move to remote working shifted the security landscape in ways we’re still trying to calculate. But one thing is certain; hacking incidents are way up,…
Cybersecurity Experts Are on ‘High Alert’ Yet Still Feel ‘Unprepared’

Hackers from around the globe have been more active than ever over the past year. And cybersecurity experts are feeling on edge. A recent cybersecurity report surveyed over 1,400 global chief information security officers (CISOs) in 14 countries. Most of them believe their organizations are unprepared for a cyber attack. That’s bad news considering 64 percent…
SmileDirect Reveals the Outrageous Cost of Getting Hacked

The cost of doing business is high. But, as SmileDirect just learned, that cost rises exponentially if you’ve been hacked. After announcing that it was dealing with a cybersecurity incident yesterday, the stock price of SmileDirectClub Inc (SDC) took a massive hit. And that’s just one of the many high costs that small, mid-size, and…
5 Cybersecurity Steps Every Business Must Take to Defeat Hackers

Hackers have officially entered their golden age. Attacks are becoming more widespread, yet many businesses aren’t prioritizing cybersecurity. If business owners knew the true cost of the average cyberattack, they would stop dragging their feet. The pandemic ushered in a new era of cybercrime. Malware increased by 358% in 2020. Google has registered over 2…
Why Every Business Should Train Employees to Spot Phishing Emails

Training your employees to spot phishing emails is no longer a luxury. It’s an absolute necessity. When the pandemic hit, we were hurtling towards a cyber, cloud-based marketplace. Since then, online work has become more popular And so has cybercrime. 2020 featured some of the biggest hacks ever, and it’s likely only a sign of…
What to Do If Your Business Is Attacked With Ransomware

Ransomware has become the single largest cyber threat to small businesses. And it’s the ultimate nightmare scenario. Imagine you’re responding to some emails when suddenly your screen goes black. A few moments later, a message says your computer has been locked. The only way to unlock it? Pay a hefty ransom and many other costs…
These Business Services Are Exposed to Hackers

Hackers have breached several large companies that provide corporate services for businesses worldwide. It would help if you learned about every breach that has occurred and which business services hackers have exposed and targeted. This guide will give you a comprehensive list of all the services you should avoid using for your small business. SolarWinds…
How Hackers Can Hurt Your Business

Hackers have a wealth of tools to cause damage to your small business. From DDOS attacks to cryptojacking, it’s important to understand the ways hackers can attack you. This guide will teach you the most important aspects of how hackers can hurt your business. Why It’s Important to Understand How Hackers Can Hurt Your Business…
Here’s the Single Largest Cybersecurity Threat to Small Businesses

We’ve witnessed some of the most expansive, devastating hacking incidents in the past year. But that doesn’t mean cybercriminals are only targeting major corporations. Hackers are steadily placing small businesses directly between their crosshairs. A 2019 Accenture study found that hackers targeted small businesses 43% of the time. It also found that 14% of those…
How to Create a Security Culture at Your Business

The modern age of security breaches and cyberattacks makes security more relevant than ever. As a small business owner, you should strive to create a security culture at your workplace. A security culture doesn’t form overnight, so how should you go about creating it? This guide will teach you how to create a security culture…
How to Secure Your Employees Against Hackers

Employees are a key part of any business. Whether you employ a handful of people or a large team, they’re integral to running a business. Your employees are essential to your company’s cybersecurity, so what do they need to know to stay safe online? This guide will teach you how to secure your employees against…