NEWS FROM THE EDGE

In our increasingly interconnected world, the security of personal digital profiles is not just an individual concern, but also a collective necessity—especially in the workplace. As a small business owner, you play a pivotal role in promoting cyber safety. Enhancing your team’s awareness and behaviors can drastically reduce risks for both their personal and professional data. Here are five essential cyber safety tips to share with your team.

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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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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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It’s the Passwords, Stupid

During Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, attempting to keep messages laser-focused on the recession, strategist James Carville famously quipped, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The focus worked and Clinton unseated George H.W. Bush to become the 42nd President of the United States. While much current cybersecurity talk discusses paradigm shifts such as Zero Trust and other important topics, organizations ignore the simplest protections at their peril. Password vulnerabilities still represent the most common attack vector for hackers. This article describes the scary situation regarding password vulnerabilities, defines the five most common password attack methods, and identifies best practices for protecting both individuals and businesses from these threats.
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