As a Pisces, I’m naturally empathetic. As an IT Consultant for the past 15 years, that empathy has developed in me a passion for securing my clients’ networks against the near-daily attacks they face from hackers. Knock on wood, I have been fortunate that my small business customers in that 15 years have experienced only … Continue reading Importance of Risk Assessments
Category: Security Awareness
Market Your Security Measures
The most common lament about cyber security for small business owners is it drains profits while adding no value to the business. That shouldn’t be the case, however. Let’s set aside the truth that proper cyber security measures reduce the likelihood of a successful attack and the ensuing headaches, including bankruptcy, which engulfs 60 percent … Continue reading Market Your Security Measures
Why Hackers Like Social Engineering
You’ve undoubtedly seen the movies where highly skilled hackers need only a few minutes to crack the most secure computer networks in the world. The reality is quite different. Successfully hacking a network, even a small business network protected by just anti-virus and a firewall, takes days, weeks and even months. That’s why hackers often … Continue reading Why Hackers Like Social Engineering
