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Security Notice: DocuSign
DocuSign was breached a few months ago and it is still a threat. We have witnessed a recent surge in phishing schemes using DocuSign. The emails look convincing and are made stronger by using personal information. These emails contain a link or attachment that, once clicked or opened, prompt you for your credentials and then…
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Alert Fatigue – Finding the Signal in the Noise
Last week, we talked about vendor sprawl, and a landscape of increasing complexity in number of tools and capabilities. Many IT departments and service providers are using a suite of tools designed to detect and alarm on suspicious network and server activities. The increase in toolsets creates an exponential increase in alert fatigue and actions…
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Vendor Sprawl and Inflated Promises in Cyber Security
What is Vendor Sprawl? The cyber security space is experiencing vendor sprawl and inflated promises. This has a detrimental impact on small to mid-sized businesses. There are several factors that contribute to this environment, but more importantly, it leaves small to mid-sized business leadership overwhelmed and with many questions that need to be answered. Before…
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How to Spot Fake News
Fake news is starting to run rampant through social media and the internet. Every time I scroll through Facebook, Twitter, or even Snapchat, I find fake news. Being able to distinguish between fake news and real news can be difficult. There have been times when I was sure a headline was just too crazy to…
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Two Smart Places for Law Firms to Invest in Tech
Many lawyers cringe at the idea of choosing technology platforms. Believe it or not, however, you can have personalized legal services and technology that co-exist. Beyond that, your technology can help you connect with clients in a ver personalized way, network and collaborate, and stay current on industry trends all while keeping your data secure.…
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Cyber Liability Insurance and Human Error
As cyber threats climb in number and begin to affect large and small businesses across all industries, have you started to rethink your security and back-up strategies? If not, it might be time to do so. Small businesses are targeted by 55% of cyber attacks, so if you’re thinking it couldn’t happen to you, think…
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WannaCry Malware – The Aftermath and Beyond
IT Security is hard. It’s time-consuming and costly, and after all of that, it’s hard to know how protected your organization truly is. After another rough week in the industry, I wanted to reflect on the state of events and the landscape in general. Some details from the incident: WannaCry (also known as WannaCrypt, WannaCry,…
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Disaster Recovery and Backup: Prioritize Your Plan
The stories are in the news. We see them almost weekly. A simple mistake or incident leads to a data disaster. For a small business, lost data can be an overwhelming blow. Whether caused by a natural disaster, a fire, human error, hardware malfunction, or a phishing scheme, if your data is gone, your small…
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Data Breaches Cost More Than You Think
In the last couple of years, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has become more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA regulations. Besides being catastrophic for your business and your public image, data breaches can also lead to stiff fines from the Office for Civil Rights. Check out this article about…
