These Tips Can Help Your Electronic Info Stay Safe and Secure

 

 

Do you practice safe password habits? In today’s world where almost everything is connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) and protecting your networks, accounts, and even home devices with passwords is more important than ever. But it’s not enough to simply secure devices and

Service organization reports (SOC) are vital to businesses. These internal reports let organizations know about the risks associated with outsourced services. They help to establish regulatory compliance and are an extremely important part of any cybersecurity audit. Organizations use SOC reporting to reveal vulnerabilities in their current

Protecting company records as well as private and confidential customer information is a top priority for many businesses. After all, just one security breach can devastate large companies and possibly destroy smaller businesses. Comprehensive IT security is especially important for those organizations in the retail industry.

According to a recent

The need for penetration testing has become a fact of life in 2016. As businesses grow more reliant on online activities — and often require 100 percent effective network uptime — penetration testing remains the best way to ensure your systems are safe and secure.

However, penetration testing is definitely not a “set it and forget it” 

Behind nearly every cybersecurity breach in recent years is a business or organization that was left to grapple with the fallout. Indeed, organizations that suffer a major security incident can end up spending tens, or even hundreds of  millions of dollars  on remediation costs, fines, damages and other related expenses. However, even major breaches

While information security has assumed top priority in many organizations, the steps that enterprises take to strengthen their overall cybersecurity often focus solely on improving the technology and processes involved in those efforts. Unfortunately, such a heavy focus on the technical mechanics of cybersecurity neglects the human side of the

Over the last couple of years, many cybersecurity problems have come to light. There has been a wave of WordPress and Drupal vulnerability warnings and patches, and SQL injection bugs are being found left and right in Web applications. Many of the bugs can be traced back to PHP, but other common programming languages can also cause

Research shows that WordPress and health applications are the most popular targets for online attacks. If you’re currently using WordPress for your website or offering a healthcare app, here are some key facts and figures you should know.

 

Content Management Systems Are Most Vulnerable

A new report by Imperva revealed that content management

A firewall is a great way to protect your organization, but it only works well if it is configured properly. Here are four common mistakes in firewall configuration, along with some tips for avoiding them.

1. Non-Standard Authentication Methods

Using non-standard authentication methods can put you at risk of a cybersecurity breach. When you don't

A 2015 study by HP found that the average cost of cyber crime has grown to $15 million per year, which is an increase of 82 percent over the last six years. In the companies featured in the study, costs ranged between $1.9 million and a massive $65 million per year. With such large potential costs, it is vital to take action to protect your