Technology & Security News

Did you know that a new ransomware attack is launched every 11 seconds? In fact, cybercriminals will have stolen 33 billion records by 2023 and each year 60 million Americans are impacted by...

Cybersecurity. It has a wide range of approaches and definitions. There isn’t just one way to protect your business and data. The best method is a multilayered approach, utilizing each...

Cyberattacks continue to multiply in frequency and severity, but ransomware should worry your organization the most. Not only are you faced with the threat of a monetary ransom, but you must...

Whether you're with a Fortune 500 company, place of worship, local business, or a non-profit, you need a security strategy that accounts for both physical and virtual threats....

Even as the country tries to re-open from the shutdown, remote work is not going away anytime soon. Here are 5 reasons why your organization should invest in its IT infrastructure to support...

In today’s fast-paced technology landscape, you need a partner you can trust to manage your infrastructure. Your business should be focused on revenue generating activities, and that is...

Our vendor partner, Barracuda Networks, recently published a report called "13 email threat types to know about right now." This is an excellent resource about common email attacks...

As a local business, you may think you are unlikely to be targeted by cyber-criminals, however, it is estimated that 81% of all cyber-attacks are on small and medium-sized businesses! In fact,...

It is understood that routine checkups, eating well, and exercise are key to optimizing health and avoiding sickness. We all know that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...

The three pillars of cybersecurity are: People, Processes, and Technology. Each part is critical to the security of any organization, however, many of us focus solely on the technology piece....

There are 3 sure things in this world: death, taxes, and email scams. Evolving far past the Nigerian Prince scheme, “phishing” attacks are quickly becoming the biggest email...

Despite the constant bad news about data breaches, password hacking, phishing, and account takeover, there is a bright spot: by using Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) you can easily add an...

Zoom has recently been embraced by millions of people around the world trapped in their homes by the coronavirus. Unfortunately, Zoom’s sudden rise in popularity has not come without...

As the world adjusts to life during a quarantine, here are 3 statistics that show COVID-19 is having a bigger impact on your IT infrastructure than you thought: Back in “normal...

Traditionally, we think of Disaster Recovery as a way to combat things like physical calamity, data loss, and criminal acts, but what if something happens to your IT manager? Are you prepared?...

As companies respond to the global demand for remote work options, staying secure at home is crucial. Whether you’re provisioning corporate laptops or letting your employees use their...

House of worship (or church) business operations, regardless of specific religion, are challenging across the board; and security management is no exception. Unlike corporate America where...

Physical security is justifiable for nearly every business today. Across the United States, employees assume a baseline level of security in the workplace, and with a seemingly endless number...

The physical security industry has exploded over the past decade. Acceptance of traditional IT industry conventions in the early 2000s brought more rapid product development than we had ever...

Physical security has been an essential part of nearly every successful venture since our very beginning. Charitable organizations located in downtrodden parts of town are intentional about...

This article was first published on The Security Professional Directory blog and is intended to provide a high-level overview of the term “physical security,” which is truly...