Cyber security is an important part of all businesses. In this day and age, cybercriminals target everyone— from one-man shops to large corporations— in an attempt to steal data, get access to private data, and bring down networks. [Read more…]
Third-Party Vendor Security Risks & NIST: onShore Video
Deb Stonikas asks about security and third party vendors
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…]
Why Your Employees Are Your Greatest Cyber Security Risk
The Human Element
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…]
The Importance of Managed Security Services
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…]
Why Cyber Security is Integral to Your Business
Many Security Options
Network security protects against many threats. Consider some of the things which you could be leaving yourself wide open to. It’s more than just a teenage hacker with too many energy drinks playing practical jokes from his mother’s basement. Cybercrime as a Service (CaaS) is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It’s so big there are tech firms that basically specialize in cybercrime. Many of these are located overseas, but an industry so large isn’t comprised merely of individual hackers. They’re loosely confederated in many respects. CaaS brings multiple talented minds to the forefront in order to undercut businesses and corporations. [Read more…]