According to IBM’s 2020 report, the average cost of a data breach was $3.86 million. This is a big business for cyber criminals and all that money creates an incentive for hackers to continually innovate. The reality is that the good guys are often a step behind the...
Cyber Security Posts
Learn About the NIST Cyber Security Framework (Part 2)
by Miguel Davis | Jun 28, 2021 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security
The NIST Cyber Security Framework is a comprehensive guide that outlines best practices for keeping data safe. To understand it, you need to break it down piece by piece. The first of three components in this Framework is called The Core and that’s what this blog...
Top 3 Reasons You Should Use Multi-Factor Authentication
by Adam Letica | Feb 25, 2020 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Education
Have you noticed over the last year that your social media, bank, or credit card apps started asking for a verification code after you’ve already entered your password? This is called “Multi-Factor Authentication,” or in some cases “Two-Factor Authentication.” It can...
Our New Cyber Security Training Program
by Adam Letica | Feb 10, 2020 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Education
The task of keeping sensitive data, computers and networks safe from hackers and other cyber criminals is never-ending. Every time security systems like firewalls and virus detection software are updated, the bad guys invent new ways to get around them. You’d probably...
Cyber Security Staff Training Program
by Adam Letica | Jul 23, 2019 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Education
If you keep up with our blog regularly, you’ll remember our recent post about five great ways to introduce students to the world of Cyber Security. It can both start them down a path to great career opportunities and keep them safer in their personal digital...
5 Ways to Introduce Students to Cyber Security Studies
by Adam Letica | Jul 15, 2019 | Cyber Security, Education, General
Digital threats are everywhere. As more and more people save personal information online, whether that’s with retailers, school districts, or even the federal government, the need for Cyber Security grows increasingly important. To meet that need, we must train a...
Are You Protected From SpyWare
by Miguel Davis | Apr 16, 2018 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Education
We all have probably had spyware on our home computers at some point or another, and nothing probably happened when your home computer was infected, but do you know why? Before we get into that, I want to briefly explain what spyware actually is for those of you who...