Tag: tips

What We Can Learn from the Fortinet SharePoint Incident

Fortinet confirmed earlier this week that a threat actor had gained access to an online file repository Fortinet had set up in Microsoft’s cloud, and that the threat actor stole 440GB of data from that repository. It’s still early in the investigation, so there are a lot of details that are still unknown, such as […]

Why Should You Implement Security Awareness Training in Your Business?

Cybersecurity is a critical component of business operations and is the responsibility of both the business and its employees. It requires a concerted effort from every individual within the organization: each employee has a hand in maintaining security and must be aware of their actions and the potential impact. Security awareness training, when provided on […]

How to Work From the Beach This Summer

It’s summer. You’re at the beach. You need to finish up some details to close a last-minute deal. You need to access that critical file because you’re the only one that can handle it. You’re out of luck, right? Not so fast! There are many ways to securely access business resources outside the office. The […]

Small Business Lessons from the Change Healthcare Hack

Change Healthcare, a payment exchange platform operated by Optum Solutions (a subsidiary of UnitedHealth), suffered a ransomware attack in February of this year. The current estimate of damages is approximately $872,000,000. Details on the attack can be found on Bleeping Computer’s site: https://bit.ly/4bB2ihd. Let’s break down some lessons learned from this incident. Preliminary information from […]

3 Ways to Avoid Being the Fool (Getting Phished) On April Fools’ Day

April Fool’s is fast approaching (it’s almost April?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return on their […]

Why NJ Insurance Agencies Need Cybersecurity Insurance (and 2 Steps to Boost Security)

As an independent insurance agency in New Jersey, you understand risk. You help your clients mitigate theirs every day. But what about your own? In today’s digital landscape, the biggest threat you face might not be a fire, a flood, or a bad driver – it could be a cyberattack. Data breaches are on the […]

A Business Plan is Crucial for Independent Insurance Agencies

In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, independent agencies face a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Next year alone, artificial intelligence and machine learning are expected to be used more widely to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Insurtech companies are expected to continue to grow and offer new products and services. And cyber insurance […]