In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, business owners face many challenges, with cybersecurity being a top concern. As much as sales and production are critical elements in your business plan, so is cybersecurity. Technology continues to evolve, as do the threats that can compromise your company’s sensitive data. A cybersecurity mesh defense strategy is one solution…
So, what is datafication, you ask? Data has become the life source of many businesses, driving decision-making, innovation, and growth. This technological trend entails converting vast amounts of information into digital form for analysis and application. Although this transformation has fundamentally and positively changed how many businesses function, it also introduces cybersecurity risks that can…
Automation has become the foundation of efficiency and productivity for businesses across various industries. It covers everything from customer service chatbots to inventory management, making operations smoother and faster. However, with great convenience comes great responsibility, especially regarding cybersecurity. One of the negative effects of automation is that businesses may be even more susceptible to…
Patient data protection has become paramount in the medical field. 95% of all identity theft incidents are from stolen healthcare records. With electronic health records and online communication becoming increasingly commonplace, doctors and patients must actively safeguard against cyber-attacks. The enormous amounts of information stored within medical records are so valuable on the dark web…
The first and foremost reason behind introducing new cybersecurity regulations is the ever-evolving threat landscape. Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent, targeting everything from personal data to critical infrastructure. With the rise of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and state-sponsored cyber espionage, a wealth of new official cybersecurity regulations exist on state, national, and global…
Gone are the days when cyberattacks only targeted large companies. As businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on data, smaller businesses are becoming targets, too. One of the latest challenges comes from botnets. Botnet attacks can cause immense damage to small businesses, even threatening their existence. Read on to find out how they can affect…
The world economy, from corporations to small businesses, depends on the supply chain to efficiently move market goods and services. Unfortunately, a growing concern exists about cyberattacks causing massive global supply chain disruption.
In 2021, over 22 billion records were exposed in more than 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches from major companies. By the third quarter of 2022, the number of exposed data records had risen 37% from the previous quarter to approximately 15 million. Cybersecurity threat prevention can no longer be accomplished with a good antivirus alone.
Cybersecurity threats have become a major concern for businesses due to the devastating impact they can have. A successful attack can result in stolen customer data and financial losses and halt company operations. Therefore, businesses must be proactive to protect themselves from these threats, which is why any organization with computer operations needs a cybersecurity…
As a brick-and-mortar small business, you might think you’re not at risk of cyber-attacks this holiday season. That it’s just something for e-commerce to worry about. Unfortunately, it’s not. In 2020, Trustwave found that 24% of all cyberattacks target retailers. Most retailers are a combination of physical brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce systems. Even if you…