Because Security Gives Us Freedom.
IT security of the finest grade can’t ensure your business won’t be undermined. Have you heard of the “Vault 7” information made public by Wikileaks? The CIA got hacked. If their servers aren’t immune, that means nobody’s are, or ever will be. [Read more…]
Deb Stonikas: Last week’s headline news: ScottTrade data breach exposes 20,000 customer accounts. Their response? 20,000 customer accounts were exposed when a Third Party vendor uploaded a file to a server without proper security protocols. I guess this is just another example of how third party vendors never make headline news. But more importantly, what I want to talk about today is the NIST framework. In January of 2017, the NIST framework was updated to include supply chain risk management for security. Can you elaborate on those updates and tell us what’s happening now? [Read more…]
Your cyber security team in Chicago must consider human error when security measures and policies are implemented. If it doesn’t, the widest possible potential for threat will be wide open. Did you know that approximately 95% of all security breaches are rooted in an internal error, be it intentional or unintentional? [Read more…]
As businesses continue to grow and rely on the latest technology, IT support in Chicago has become a critical component of the security of each company. Smart devices are very common, and businesses must be aware of the security dangers of each connected device. As you may know, any device connected to a network has the potential to be a security risk. Connecting to the Internet offers great convenience, but it can also be very risky. With the latest computer technology, IT technicians can help you secure your business from any malicious software. [Read more…]
IT security in Chicago is your best defense against cyberattacks, but many small to medium-sized businesses neglect to secure themselves. One reason is that many small businesses don’t consider themselves at risk for attack. They look at themselves as too unimportant to be a target. Well, this thinking is fundamentally flawed, and you’ll see why shortly. [Read more…]