How a Defense-in-Depth Strategy Protects Businesses from Ransomware and other Cyberattacks

The WannaCrypt Scare – Part 2 The global WannaCrypt ransomware attack that started on Friday, May 12, 2017 was unprecedented in scale.  It infected more than 230,000 computers in at least 150 countries.  It also caused concern for many other … Read More

Surprising Advice from the FBI to Victims of Ransomware: Pay the Ransom!

Surprisingly, if your company is a victim of ransomware, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now advises that you to pay the ransom! Why does the FBI recommend paying the ransom? Joseph Bonavolonta, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of … Read More

Protecting Your Business from Hackers

The Cybersecurity Unit of the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released an outline of cybersecurity best practices.  The document discusses what to do before and after a cyber-incident.  The DOJ advises you to take specific steps before a cyber-intrusion or … Read More

Top 10 Cyber Security Training Tips for Your Company’s Employees

Even if your company does everything right to protect your data, your employees can unwittingly give cyber attackers access to your company’s sensitive information.  As a followup to our recent post on human error being a major risk factor to data … Read More