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Recent State Hacking: Your Data, Your City, and Why Cybersecurity Matters (+ Helpful Tips)
One of the largest US cities just well pray to a cyber attack, with criminals holding vital city data hostage. This included sensitive information like Social Security numbers and banking details for a whopping 48,949 residents. While the city made the courageous...
Balancing Act: Friction vs. Freedom in IT Policies
In the digital age, businesses face the ongoing challenge of balancing security and flexibility within their IT frameworks. As organizations strive to protect sensitive data and ensure network security, the introduction of stringent IT policies often creates friction,...
E-Rate Ending March 27th, Act Now!
Don't Let Your E-Rate Funding Slip Away: Act Now! As we navigate through the digital transformation era, ensuring that educational institutions have access to affordable telecommunications and information services has never been more critical. Enter the E-Rate program...
The Multifaceted Journey of Adopting Zero Trust Architecture: Tailoring Security to Your Organization
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the concept of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has emerged as a cornerstone principle. Unlike traditional security models that operate on the outdated assumption that everything inside an organization’s network should be...
Defense in Depth: A Necessity in the Wake of Rising Ransomware Attacks in K-12 Institutions
Ransomware attacks, a persistent threat in the cyber landscape, have shown a surprising trend recently. While there has been a slight decline in overall ransomware attacks from 2021 to 2022, the frequency of these attacks targeting K-12 educational institutions has...
Phishing and its Evolution into Spear Phishing: A Detailed Analysis
The Future of Cybersecurity: Consider the Possibilities As we continue to push the digitization of all things, the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow. The last decade has witnessed a surge in cyberattacks, data breaches, and digital espionage, emphasizing...