Chicago CyberSecurity Training

MAY 31, 2023

Image by jcomp on Freepik As the digital landscape continues to evolve, businesses of all sizes will face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. While larger corporations may have dedicated IT departments, small businesses often lack the resources to implement effective cybersecurity measures.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Since phishing attempts infect an individual’s system with malware, spyware, or viruses, it’s critical to use dedicated programs installed on all gadgets and throughout your system.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Warn “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Distraction and Workload: The holiday cheer often leads to distracted employees, making it easier for cyber threats to slip through the cracks. Understaffed Security Teams: With IT staff often on vacation, businesses face a higher risk of cyber incidents, making this period particularly vulnerable.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

It provides a highly secure service platform that protects business users from malware, such as ransomware, phishing and other malicious cybersecurity activities. Our partnership allows us to simplify our customers’ cybersecurity approach so that they can focus on their core business whilst being safe from cyber threats.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses. This amount climbs once indirect expenses are considered.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Securing your business data is crucial for the protection of your sensitive information and maintaining the trust of your customers. Here’s how it can help: Threat Detection and Prevention: CYPFER employs advanced threat intelligence and detection mechanisms to identify and block potential cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 22, 2024

Panelists unanimously agreed that cyber threats are increasing in both frequency and sophistication, posing significant risks to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and large public entities. Lancaster Farming covered the event, with quotes from participants.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2024

Popular services include receiving actionable intelligence on threats targeting their systems and leveraging the NSA's leading malware reverse-engineering skills to remove cyber threats after breaches. Small businesses make up the majority (70%) of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. Created by the National Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, Cyber Security Awareness Month promotes online safety and security for both individuals and small businesses.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. What does this mean for your business? Our threat research analysts have complied the latest threat intelligence data to bring you the most cutting-edge and insightful information about the most recent cyber threats and what they mean for you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

And this will help the data vigilance agency to monitor hackers spreading malware, malicious login pages and enterprise software spoofs through email driven cyber attacks added Dr. Ian Levy. NCSC is encouraging small business users to use recently released security tool to protect their work environments from any kind of cyber threat.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs), addressing these threats is made more difficult by resource-strapped teams at mid-sized organizations and budgetary constraints at small businesses. Small businesses remain a prime target for threat actors.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. You may also want to read about: Cybersecurity vs Software Engineering in 2024 The Global Rise of Cyber Threats In the past decade, cyber threats have grown in frequency, complexity, and impact.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” Phishing attacks are becoming more targeted, difficult to detect, and increasingly sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

It might seem like cyber threats are only a concern for large organizations, but small and medium-sized businesses are often the preferred target for cyber crime. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses. Get in Touch with HYAS today.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As the size and scope of cybercriminal activity continues to grow, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming the target of cyberattacks. In 2023, small businesses experienced a 424-percent increase in breaches, and half of all SMBs reported suffering at least one attack.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

JUNE 15, 2023

In this blog post, we will drive into the importance of cyber security and make a compelling case for why businesses should consider budgeting for managed IT support to safeguard their valuable assets. The consequences of a cyber intrusion can be devastating, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities. .”

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. Their tooling wasn’t nearly as good as it is now, and they hadn’t linked their tooling with the business models.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Small businesses, which previously felt they were too small to be of interest to criminals, are finding that they too are a target. Phishing incident. The AT&T Managed Threat Detection and Response (MTDR) analyst team was notified that a user fell victim to a phishing email.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Localized focus – Credit Unions are altruistic in their desire to impact their community, support of local small businesses, and connection to charitable causes. Requirements include annual pen tests, phishing/vishing, TTX (Tabletop Exercises), vuln management, etc. The NCUA have a great cyber security resource here.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Unfortunately, these types of businesses may not have the same infrastructure and resources in place to survive such attacks, as it is found 60% of small companies go out of business within six months of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Other cyber incidents are common, including phishing attacks , business email compromise, exploitation of cloud and software vulnerabilities , social engineering , third-party exposures, and more. Others specialize in small businesses that are often targeted by ransomware these days.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even just thinking about protecting your business from all the cyber threats it faces can be daunting. It’s this very scenario that creates the biggest security vulnerability for most small businesses. Implementing these 10 steps is a great start to ensuring the cyber security of your business.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Hackers love small businesses. Currently, three times more small businesses are targeted by them than larger ones and around 60% go under within six months of falling victim to a cyberattack. With an enormous attack surface, cyber threats have scaled and are bringing businesses, economies, and communities to a halt.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats? How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

By integrating these functionalities, firewalls provide a comprehensive security solution that is essential for maintaining data integrity and protecting against cyber threats in remote work scenarios. Pricing : It offers flexible pricing options tailored to small businesses as well as large enterprises.

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BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

The EDPB also published a data protection guide for small business, focusing on individuals’ rights under GDPR. MORE Researchers from NTT in Japan used ChatGPT to detect phishing sites. Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. See if yours passes the test.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Continuous Improvement Audits instill a culture of continuous improvement , driving organizations to adapt and evolve in the face of evolving cyber threats. Enhanced Security Posture Audits uncover vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to strengthen their security posture and better defend against cyber threats.

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