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 […]
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Tips for Getting a Good Computer for School
We know, we know, it’s full-on summer, why are we talking about school?!?! The next school year is less than 2 months away, and computer manufacturers have deals running all summer, so now is a good time to start thinking about what your student might need. The question you should ask when deciding to buy […]
Unplug From Your Technology This Summer
As summer gears up, take some time to assess the screen time habits that you’ve had for the past 6 months. If you’re anything like us, you’ve been glued to your devices, keeping up with news, streaming TV and movies, watching sports, working, working, working… We thought it would be a good time for some […]
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 […]
Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s that time of year again! As we get deeper into tax season, we’ll see an uptick in tax-related scams. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says, “People should be wary and avoid sharing sensitive personal data over the phone, email or social media to avoid getting caught up in these scam.” Here is some information on […]
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 […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In keeping with this theme, let’s talk about the upcoming holidays and some ways to avoid holiday scams. 1. Be careful about what you click on. Phishing scams are one of the most common types of holiday scams, and they can be very convincing. Phishing emails and text messages […]