Every system administrator lives in fear of a ransomware attack. Files turn into gibberish. Mocking messages appear on screens, explaining how to pay for recovery. Managers face a dilemma: to pay or to stand defiant? If you pay, you’re giving in to a crook and helping to finance more attacks. If you don’t, you could have a lot of work to do while your systems lie useless. It would be
In order for small and medium-size businesses to understand why vulnerability management is crucial for the protection of their operations, they need to know what vulnerability management is, why it is becoming increasingly important even for smaller businesses, and some of the key details to look for when signing a contract with a VM solution provider. What is Vulnerability Management? VM is the continuous process of the discovery, reporting, prioritization,
The term cyber security can feel intimidating—as though if you get it wrong, people from the Matrix will swoop into your office and steal all of your data. Sometimes, that’s not far from the truth. Poor cyber security can leave you vulnerable to data breaches, which could include anything from the loss of important documents to a stranger using your credit card without your knowledge. Luckily, getting cyber security right
Digital privacy refers to the ability to use the internet and any connected device while having the authority of your data and being in control of who has access to your data. Digital privacy can be distinguished into three categories that include information privacy, individual privacy, and communication privacy. Information Privacy This alludes to the right a person has in determining how their digital information is collected or used. Digital
It is likely that you have been hearing a lot lately about data privacy and the importance of keeping your business’s data secure. However, you are not alone if you find yourself wondering what digital privacy is. Basically, digital privacy refers to an individual’s ability to use the internet and/or internet-connected devices without having to worry about others gaining access to their sensitive information, and without having to give out
