Millions of people are using email every day without paying attention to email security. If you haven’t come across this term before, email security refers to the set of security measures designed to protect and secure data that goes through your email account.
The world of cybersecurity is a very dynamic environment. Security checks, updates, and cyberattacks take place every day. It is important to stay on top of the latest cybersecurity events in order to understand different security threats and risks.
It has never been easier to become a victim of a carefully thought out phishing scam online. Of course, no one wants to face this kind of an experience because it brings along nothing but trouble.
Do you ever get that “update software” message, roll your eyes, and click “later”? If you do, you’re not the only one. Thousands of people skip software updates because they don’t have the time and patience to sit through it.
Losing data from your mobile or desktop devices can be extremely stressful, especially if you lose important confidential files. Unfortunately, users lose data due to many reasons such as physical damage of the device, security breaches, or accidental deletions.
Passwords and pins have become such an old-school feature. Who uses passwords anymore? It seems like everyone has switched to biometrics as the most popular feature of newer smartphone devices. Biometrics such as fingerprint ID, face recognition, and even eye scans are becoming more and more common, even on the lower budget smartphones.
Mobile apps are widely used both for personal and business purposes. They’re convenient, easy to use, and in most cases free. However, there is a big downside to using many apps on your device, especially if you run a business or have employees who work for you.
One of the most common questions when it comes to following the NIST framework is when you should start implementing response plan procedures. Let’s say that you already have a response plan in place (which you should, as the response plan is one of the most important aspects of an online security system). In order for your response plan to come to action, you must first detect a threat or potential security risk in your system or network.
Most small business owners are way too occupied with marketing and sales that they forget the importance of cybersecurity. Many businesses grow and succeed without ever creating a cybersecurity policy. Their cybersecurity habits change only after they become affected by a cyber attack.
Spotting unusual activities in your system is crucial for preventing a cyber attack or at least stopping it from causing too much damage. However, it takes an experienced eye to spot a change in the system that might be caused by an external or even internal threat.