Author Archives: Aaron Schneider

10 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024

Understanding the latest trends in cybersecurity is crucial for businesses aiming to safeguard their operations. As technology evolves, so do the strategies of cybercriminals, making it a never-ending race to stay one step ahead.  In 2024, cybersecurity promises to be as dynamic and complex as ever, highlighting the need for companies to be well-prepared and […]

10 Patch Management Best Practices to Boost Your IT Security

Is your business practicing regular patch management? Software patching can be a tedious process, but neglecting it can put your system at risk for cyberattacks and data breaches.  Here are some startling statistics from Ponemon: 60% of breach victims said they had an unpatched known vulnerability  62% were unaware they were vulnerable before data breaches […]

6 Reasons Every Business Needs to Set Up Web Content Filtering

Virtually every business today relies on internet access for its operations. But with cybersecurity threats posing a constant risk, it’s often easier to completely block access to specific sites and online activities with web content filtering. That way, if users try to or accidentally navigate to blocked sites, they’ll find they can’t access them. This […]

3 Cloud Migration Risks and How to Avoid Them Successfully

The future is in the cloud. With each passing year, more companies are migrating their apps and data from legacy, on-premise data centers to cloud-based storage. If done strategically, a cloud migration can strengthen cybersecurity, increase cost savings, and provide a flexible, scalable and agile solution. But for that, you must account for significant cloud […]

Zero-Day Attack Prevention Steps You Can Take Today

Zero-day attacks rank among the most serious and prominent threats an organization can face within the realm of cybersecurity. For example, in the first half of 2022, Google Chrome experienced at least four zero-day exploits. Because these threats pop up so frequently, it’s imperative that your company practice zero-day attack prevention strategies.   But what is […]

Understanding the 5 Types of Intrusion Detection Systems

As the number of cyberattacks and intrusions continue to rise, monitoring and securing your company’s network has never been more pressing.  In 2021 alone, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 800,000 complaints about data breaches, malware and more. These complaints totaled nearly $7 billion in losses—and they only represent the reported […]

8 Workstation Security Best Practices For Your Business

When it comes to enterprise security, a company’s primary focus tends to be on the risk of an external cyberattack. While such concerns are justified, it’s also vital to consider vulnerabilities inside your organization.  95% of all cyberattacks can be traced directly to human error. Therefore, your team’s day-to-day tasks and duties may offer the […]

What Is SIEM and How Does It Work?

A security operations center (SOC) must rely on various tools to monitor, manage and control a digital environment to act as the first line of defense between an organization and malicious digital threats. While its arsenal may include various powerful software and hardware tools, few are as mission-critical as a security information and event management […]

4 Types of Vulnerability Scans You Should Be Performing

As digital infrastructures become more complex, cybersecurity vulnerabilities are increasing in volume: 93% of organizational networks are currently vulnerable to external attacks. Mitigating these risks requires a well-organized cybersecurity strategy, including one or more vulnerability scans to identify and neutralize threats before they become full-on attacks. Proactivity is preparation and performing vulnerability scans exercise both. […]