Ransomware Protection
Ransomware attacks have grown dramatically, with 2020 recording a 69% upsurge in ransomware attacks from 2019. This percentage represents 791,790 ransomware complaints received, with losses of more than $4.1 billion. These numbers are alarming, and a large number of these ransomware attacks are targeted at small and medium-sized businesses. Unless you implement strong ransomware protection, your […]
Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attack cases are on a steady rise across the globe. According to a 2021 study, 68.5% of businesseswere victims of ransomware. This marked an alarming increase from previous years, with 2021 recording the highest ransomware attacks. Ransom attacks are not going away; therefore, it’s paramount for companies to rethink their strategies around ransomware attacks. If not […]
Phishing – How to Identify it and Prevent it
Since the mid-1990s, phishing techniques have been enabling cybercriminals and fraudsters to wreak havoc on and reap profits from the internet. Hit and miss or mass-market distribution and more targeted selection of victims may be employed in a phishing attack. As a result, both private individuals and corporate bodies can be vulnerable to phishing scams. […]
How a Network Security Assessment can Protect you From Cyber Attacks
Every single day a business in Toronto will be the victim of a cyber attack which: Cybercrime is now the greatest threat to the future of every business. A network security assessment can find the vulnerabilities in your IT systems before the hackers do and help to keep your business cyber secure. How Great is the Risk […]
Phishing Email Attack and Awareness
Phishing is a form of cybercrime that applies deception to steal personal or business information from unsuspecting users. Email phishing scams are the most popular tactics that attackers use to steal confidential data for harmful purposes. Furthermore, phishing emails are the leading tools that attackers use to carry out scam activities. A recent FBI report from their […]
Vulnerability Management
The increase in ransomware attacks and hacks have targeted small and medium-sized businesses. Bad actors are continuously looking for vulnerabilities to exploit in workstations, servers, networks and cloud infrastructures. Companies need to be vigilant to identify any potential weaknesses requiring a proactive course of action to protect your organization from attacks to keep one step […]
The Importance of Endpoint Security
Learn about the importance of endpoint security and how to protect your business with our comprehensive guide.
Firewall Audit: Checklist
Your firewall is the first line of defense between your computer systems and public networks, so it makes sense to conduct rigorous firewall audits regularly. Furthermore, if you have an environment with firewall solutions from multiple vendors with different rules, you need a standardized checklist to fulfil your firewall configuration audit according to government regulations […]
Firewall Operations Management
The modern technology security ecosystem consists of multiple firewall solutions ranging from traditional gateways to next-generation firewalls, all offered by different vendors. With such an array of firewall options, managing different rules and configurations can become more complicated without proper management. Additionally, managing firewall security in a hybrid environment has become a complex and nuanced […]
The Importance of a Vulnerability Assessment
Every day, cybercriminals scan the web for vulnerabilities to bypass and collect data from organisations and use it for malicious intentions. According to a study published by Statista, 18,325 security vulnerabilities were identified in 2020, the highest number reported to date. Such alarming figures are why companies cannot afford to delay conducting a vulnerability assessment […]