NEWS FROM THE EDGE

While the holiday season often brings a surge in sales and customer engagement, it’s also a period when cyber risks increase significantly. Consequently, the volume of attacks can overwhelm even the most robust cybersecurity systems. This brief article explains why the holidays present a unique cybersecurity threat, shares statistics about the breadth of the risks, and identifies several effective ways to keep your business safe this year.

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Cyber threats regularly target small businesses for their lack of sophistication and preparation. While regulations and cyber insurance applications compel businesses to invest in sophisticated protection, decision makers would be wise to start with a focus on effective password management. This brief article describes how passwords remain a network’s most vulnerable entry point, how a password manager meets that challenge, and the best practices for implementing a password manager.

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The term “antivirus” probably represents the first time most non-tech folks became acquainted with the concept of cybersecurity. Thirty years ago, Peter Norton in his black rimmed glasses graced the yellow boxes of Norton Antivirus for home use. Cybersecurity quickly evolves and, like so many applications, antivirus quickly evolves with it. Enter Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV). This article defines NGAV, how it differs from traditional antivirus solutions, and why antivirus remains a pivotal component of your cybersecurity strategy.
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As a “regular” person going to work every day, perhaps even as a business owner, you likely understand that cybersecurity works in layers. However, you may not know how many layers comprise your cybersecurity solution or the specific objective of each layer in place. Any worthy cybersecurity solution includes DNS filtering as a critical layer. This brief article defines DNS, explains how it works, describes the purpose of DNS filtering, and identifies the many threats it prevents.

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In today’s interconnected digital world, terms like “Dark Web” may sound like they’ve been plucked straight out of a spy novel. However, for small business owners, understanding what the Dark Web is and its potential implications is critical to safeguard valuable information. In this brief article, I define the Dark Web, describes its origin, identify its most frequent users, and recommend ways to determine if your business’s data is there.

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Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors, and tribal communities to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) partner to create resources and messaging for organizations to use when they talk with their employees, customers, and memberships about staying safe online.

2023 marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month and this year CISA is launching a new awareness program that encourages four simple steps every American can take to stay safe online. These simple actions are good advices not only during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but also the rest of the year.
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