Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity threats have never been more crucial for businesses and organizations than are today. As we conduct more of our daily lives and business operations online, the threat landscape has grown increasingly sophisticated. New York City, a major hub of finance, media, and technology, faces a particularly high risk of cyber attacks that could cripple […]

In parts one and two of this series, we tackled dangerous myths and misconceptions around cyber threats. Now equipped with foundational facts, we explore key truths for security programs to address today’s challenges. No organization can be 100% secure, but a continuous journey of vigilance, training and resilience is possible.   MSPs like Xperteks employ

While cybersecurity myths contain outright falsehoods, cybersecurity misconceptions arise from kernels of truth taken too far. These cybersecurity misconceptions can engender complacency and blind spots just as dangerous as myths and exposing businesses to cybersecurity threats. In this second installment of our blog series unmasking cybersecurity untruths, we tackle common misconceptions related to attacks, authentication,

Cyber threats pose a growing risk in our digital world, yet many myths and misconceptions persist around cybersecurity best practices. Believing these myths can create a false sense of safety for individuals and businesses alike, when vigilance is required. Proper cybersecurity training is essential for employees at all levels to understand realities and unmask misleading

Ransomware threats are on the rise, putting businesses and organizations at risk of major disruption and financial loss. Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts an organization’s data and essentially holds it hostage until a ransom is paid. According to recent statistics, ransomware attacks increased by 105% in the first half of 2021

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. As organizations rely more on connected technologies to conduct business, they also become more vulnerable to cyber attacks that can lead to data breaches, financial losses and reputational damage. Cybersecurity best practices including employee awareness training are a great way to face these challenges. While technical defenses like firewalls

Cybersecurity has never been more crucial for businesses and organizations than are today. As we conduct more of our daily lives and business operations online, the threat of a cyber attack has increased dramatically as the cybersecurity landscape has grown increasingly sophisticated. New York City, a major hub of finance, media, and technology, faces a

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CCMC Level 1 framework encompasses a comprehensive set of 17 CMMC Level 1 controls designed to ensure robust security practices within an organization. These controls cover various aspects of information security management, ranging from risk assessment and mitigation to data protection and incident response. By implementing these controls, businesses can

In today’s digital landscape, the importance of a business cybersecurity framework cannot be overstated. Businesses face constant threats from malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. While the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was originally developed for government contractors, CMMC Level 1 has emerged as a potent cybersecurity framework

The potential of a cyberattack is constant in today’s digital environment and firms that incur data breaches suffer financial and reputational harm, making it very important to avoid 5 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Cybersecurity Program While it is obvious that any firm must take a serious, proactive approach to cybersecurity, the intricacy of