Topic: Cybersecurity & Your Business

From the Summer 2025 Issue

The Danger of Being “Too Small to Matter”

Author(s):

Cydney Howard, Cyber Analyst, CISPOINT

Jacqui Magnes, CEO and Owner, COMSO, Inc. dba CISPOINT

Jeremy Lemke, IT Director, CISPOINT

The Danger of Being "Too Small to Matter"

In the cyber world of 2025, the most disruptive threats no longer require sophisticated zero-day exploits or the backing of nation-state arsenals. More often, they begin with what is mundane and easily overlooked: a reused password, an unlocked laptop, or an unattended browser session. This was precisely the case for a small federal construction contractor … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

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Why Cybersecurity Training is Essential for Companies in the Digital Age

Author(s):

Joanne Camarce, Director of PR Operations, uSERP

With the increase in digital technology, cybersecurity has become a vital concern for businesses of all sizes. As technology evolves, so do the methods and techniques of cyber-attacks, and without proper protection, companies can suffer significant financial and reputational losses. Cybersecurity training is no longer a nice-to-have but an essential element for any organization’s security … Read more

From the Fall 2022 Issue

The Growing Need for Continuous Monitoring of Your Digital Assets

Author(s):

Darren Craig, CEO, RiskXchange

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In today’s fast-paced economic landscape, organizations have little choice but to implement a growing number of digital solutions to keep up with the competition. Unfortunately, this technological innovation comes at a price as it leaves them increasingly vulnerable to a larger variety of cyber threats. As an organization’s IT infrastructure expands, so does its attack … Read more

From the Winter 2022 Issue

Tapping into the Crowd: User Verification Using Social Media

Author(s):

Gergo Varga, Senior Content Manager/ Evangelist, SEON

The need for user verification to prevent fraud and protect your company from cybercrime is increasingly being understood as urgent.  Certain sectors, including eCommerce, banking and FinTech, recognized early on the importance of knowing exactly what company it is and who it is that wants to become a customer/client of theirs. Some local and regional … Read more

From the Winter 2022 Issue

Stop Being Cyber Stupid

Author(s):

Mike Shelah, Business Performance Advisor, Insperity

It is not a huge revelation, when they say hacks and ransomware have gone through the roof since July of 2020. Cyber-attacks are impacting every business, in every industry. Just because you weren’t hacked does not mean it did not have a ripple effect on you. The Target breach that occurred a few years ago … Read more

How to Reduce Human Error in Cybersecurity with Red Teaming

Author(s):

Harry Wilson, Head of Digital Marketing Department, Globex Outreach

Red Teaming - Cognitive Bias

Human error in cybersecurity evokes images of untrained employees logging into systems with weak passwords used for multiple accounts or clicking on phishing emails. However, mistakes can come from the most experienced members of your IT and security team – professionals who know more about cybersecurity than anyone else in your company. As they progress … Read more

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Sitting Ducks: Are You Leaving Your Business Open for Attack?

Author(s):

Waqas S, Cybersecurity Journalist, DontSpoof

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There have been some hugely publicized attacks on big brands over the years – some high-profile cases include the World Health Organization (WHO), Marriott Hotels and, most recently, T-Mobile. There is an alarming increase in the number of daily cyber-attack attempts and business security is top of mind. The question is, why have businesses become … Read more

Unified Endpoint Management and Security: Breaking Down the Silos

Author(s):

Achuthan Ramesh, Senior Product Marketer, ManageEngine

Endpoint Management and Security

Consider the case of a smart home. Smart home systems offer life safety monitoring using carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors along with home automation technology such as smart locks, smart thermostats, and smart bulbs. Now, imagine using a different tool for each of the above smart home capabilities—suddenly, smart homes don’t seem … Read more