CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Below is a five-step strategy to analyze the efficacy of your existing corporate safety protocols and reduce the risks of cyberattacks. Protect your wireless system with full backups.

Small Business 134

Small Business Cybersecurity Wireless Spyware 134

Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

This unprecedented, large-scale digital migration has also made us ever more exposed to cybersecurity risks. He laid out the challenge small businesses face perfectly, “Everyday our customers entrust us with sensitive data such as payment methods, shipping addresses, names – information that must be managed by the best technical partner.

Small Business 122

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber threats Technology 122

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here's what you need to know if you're in business, law, or tech. High-risk AI systems Texas is keeping its eyes on AI systems that matter most—those that can mess with essential services like healthcare, employment, and financial resources. These are labeled "High-Risk AI Systems" (HRAIS). Get ready to show your work.

Artificial Intelligence 109

Artificial Intelligence Government Small Business Risk 109

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Harnessing the worlds most powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide, and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. Cary, NC, Feb.

Education 130

Education Software Small Business Cybersecurity 130

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act may provide business owners with access to government-level tools to secure small business against attacks. Regrettably, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act has already gathered criticism and detractors, with some saying it falls short of the mark.

Small Business 92

Small Business Cybersecurity Education Cybercrime 92

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO RSAC 2025 kicks off today at Moscone Center, with more than 40,000 cybersecurity pros, tech executives, and policy leaders gathering to chart the future of digital risk management. Its here embedded in enterprise security architectures, compliance tools, risk models, employee workflows.

Small Business 130

Small Business Internet Internet Architecture 130

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Small businesses are often at the greatest risk. Without an allocated budget for protection and recovery, 60% of small to midsize businesses end up closing their doors within six months of a cyberattack. Small business owners shouldn’t assume that it won’t happen to them. Lean on automation.

Small Business 98

Small Business Malware Software Data breaches 98

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A paradigm shift in technology is hurtling towards us, and it could change everything we know about cybersecurity. When ChatGPT was unveiled to the public in late 2022, security experts looked on with cautious optimism, excited about the new technology but concerned about its use in cyberattacks. Uhh, again, that is.

Artificial Intelligence 144

Artificial Intelligence Small Business Malware Technology 144

Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It will be unsurprising that because of this demand, insurers are particularly careful how they build their policies to minimize their risk from large cyber events. This is especially true if the company looking for cover hasn’t taken adequate enough steps to minimize cyber risks itself.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Risk 98

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you’re a small business owner, it’s crucial to understand the significance of cybersecurity and the steps needed to safeguard your data, customers, and company reputation. At the core of cybersecurity is the effort to create multiple layers of protection across an organization’s technology infrastructure.

Small Business 68

Small Business Cybersecurity Backups Firewall 68

SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Strategic Advisor & vCISO, Sentinel Technologies; and moderator Dave Malcom , President & CEO, Malcom Risk Advisors. Top threats and vulnerabilities Discover the primary attack vectorslike phishing, ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, and insider threatsthat are putting SMBs at risk. businesses. of all U.S.

Small Business 61

Small Business Cybersecurity CISO Risk 61

Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

This list is not in any particular order, nor is it even remotely comprehensive (I am personally aware of well over 100 privately-held Israeli cybersecurity companies) – it is, however, illustrative of some of the areas of risk and of innovation that are presently on my mind. The firm has also expanded into cybersecurity systems for aircraft.

Cybersecurity 246

Cybersecurity Small Business IoT Computers and Electronics 246

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. The integration of IoT devices and smart farming technologies introduces new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit.

Risk 105

Risk Cybersecurity Small Business IoT 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The future of finance is being reshaped by blockchain technology. This revolutionary technology has the potential to revolutionize how people and businesses interact with money, from offering greater transparency and better security to faster speeds and lower costs.

Technology 103

Technology Banking Small Business Data breaches 103

Pentester Academy

MARCH 10, 2023

In this day and age, cyber attacks are a risk for everyone and anyone. Small businesses are most likely to suffer following cyber attacks. Hackers see small businesses as easy targets because smaller businesses often-times do not have the infrastructure, training, or bandwidth that larger companies have at their disposal.

Small Business 52

Small Business Cyber Attacks Data breaches Technology 52

Schneier on Security

JULY 7, 2023

Everyone is talking about these new AI technologies—like ChatGPT—and AI companies are touting their awesome power. Under this plan, hobbyists and American small businesses would be exempt from fees. Don’t get us wrong; this isn’t an attempt to strangle this nascent technology.

Technology 289

Technology Small Business Government Artificial Intelligence 289

The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

Converge’s proprietary technology platform allows it to ingest and collate data from applications, external system scans, underwriting and claims workspaces, insured/broker portals, analytics workspaces, and other specialized data sources to underwrite cyber risks more swiftly and effectively.

Cyber Insurance 188

Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Risk Small Business 188

CSO Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

A targeted attack campaign has been compromising home and small-business routers since late 2020 with the goal of hijacking network communications and infecting local computers with stealthy and sophisticated backdoors. To read this article in full, please click here

Small Business 117

Small Business Telecommunications Risk Technology 117

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks. While most governments won’t likely do anything nefarious with this information, it does heighten the risk of a data breach. Since phishing makes up 30% of all attacks against small businesses, this is a pressing concern.

Internet 223

Internet Internet Government Risk 223

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s often difficult for small businesses to invest significantly in data privacy compliance or security measures because they don’t have large budgets. In fact, many SMBs have to choose between investing in new technology and making payroll. DPIA starting point.

Data privacy 210

Data privacy Small Business Data collection Cyber Risk 210

CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a document called Risk Considerations for Managed Service Provider Customers. In particular, CISA recommends that “SMBs should catalog which assets are the most critical to operations and characterize the risk to those assets.

Small Business 119

Small Business Technology Risk Cybersecurity 119

Centraleyes

MARCH 17, 2025

Every organization faces risks that threaten its objectives, assets, and operations. A risk assessment is the foundation for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing these risks. Understanding the basics of risk assessment is the first step in building a resilient and proactive strategy to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

Risk 52

Risk Insurance Small Business Cybersecurity 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The clear and present risk to the average consumer or small business owner is that his or here stolen account credentials will surface in one or more credential stuffing campaigns. ” Third-party risks. Credential stuffing. Garrubba. “We

Small Business 164

Small Business Passwords Authentication Accountability 164

Schneier on Security

JUNE 14, 2023

But do we really want to entrust this revolutionary technology solely to a small group of US tech companies? Silicon Valley has produced no small number of moral disappointments. But even if that is the case, it would be worth broader access to the most important technology of the 21st century.

Computers and Electronics 296

Computers and Electronics Artificial Intelligence Government Technology 296

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Only by integrating these tools into your larger security reporting and analytics infrastructure, and by leveraging actionable responses, can one reduce the threat risk to an organization. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. New Cisco Cloud Security Integrations.

Technology 145

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

When Einstein was asked what a war will look like in the future, he couldn’t have predicted the importance of digital technology for modern societies. This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks.

Cyber Insurance 100

Cyber Insurance Insurance Risk Technology 100

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. IoT and OT (operation technology) deployments are growing and pose challenges to organizations that are still. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks.

IoT 98

IoT Risk CISO Cyber Risk 98

Chicago CyberSecurity Training

MAY 31, 2023

While larger corporations may have dedicated IT departments, small businesses often lack the resources to implement effective cybersecurity measures. In this post, we will emphasize the importance of employee cybersecurity training and highlight how we can help protect your business from potential risks with our affordable solutions.

Small Business 52

Small Business Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber threats 52

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

Most small and medium-sized organizations are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks because they usually don’t have a sufficiently strong information technology infrastructure, limited internal staff, or can’t afford to external consultants to handle data security. It is not of a matter of “if” but “when.”

Cyber Attacks 147

Cyber Attacks Small Business Government Insurance 147

SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

A new training and certification program seeks to help individuals at small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment. A new training and certification program launched to help individuals at these small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment.

Risk 79

Risk Small Business Education Cybersecurity 79

The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The post As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication. Imagining the Future of Authentication Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home. A LastPass survey of IT leaders has some valuable clues. Read the whole entry. »

Small Business 52

Small Business Cyber Attacks Authentication Cyber Risk 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first real instance of malware occurred in the early 1970s — when BBN Technologies engineer Bob Thomas wrote the code behind the so-called “ Creeper worm.” Now that you’re well-versed on the most threatening types of malware, let’s examine why small business owners are at an increased risk of malware infections.

Small Business 52

Small Business Malware Data breaches Insurance 52

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

hVNC is a nefarious variation of this technology, typically distributed through attack vectors such as email attachments, malicious websites, or exploit kits. We look forward to continuing to shed light on emerging threats to help more companies and MSP partners ensure that their business and employees remain secure.”

Malware 189

Malware Insurance Cyber Insurance Small Business 189

Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. That’s businesses that believe they’ve invested enough in cybersecurity (but haven’t) and/or are overconfident and think they won’t be targeted (but are). Last year, according to Verizon, 43% of cyberattacks targeted small businesses. billion by 2022. INSIGHT #2.

Cyber Risk 100

Cyber Risk Risk Cybersecurity Technology 100

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SiteLock ® INFINITY™ is a state-of-the-art malware and vulnerability detection and remediation solution featuring unique, patent-pending technology to help website owners stay ahead of the ever-changing cyber landscape and focus on what matters most to them, their business. With 60% of small businesses.

Small Business 98

Small Business Malware Marketing Internet 98