So Your Facebook Was Breached. Now What?
By now, you’ve probably heard about the major data breach that involved millions of Facebook user accounts. As one of the most popular social media platforms, you may be wondering…
Everything You Need to Know About the VDOL Breach
The notable rise in unemployment last year has put some in our local region at risk after a data breach at the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL). The mix-up resulted…
Protect Yourself Against COMB, the Biggest Breach Ever
Earlier this month, more than 3.2 billion unique unencrypted email and password combinations were released on a popular hacking forum. This COMB, or Compilation of Many Breaches, contains data from…
What is a WISP?
What is a WISP? A Written Information Security Policy, or WISP, details policies and procedures for protecting your company’s confidential data, assessing how it’s being protected, and identifying who is…
Are vCIO Services Right for You?
A Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) is an outsourced technology pro. A vCIO’s services are available at a fraction of the cost of an in-house CIO and transcend traditional IT…
5 Easy Tech Resolutions
As we bid farewell to the chaotic and unpredictable year that was 2020, now is the perfect time to ensure your cyber security practices are up to par. These 5…
Holiday Shopping Made Safe with These 4 Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cookies are baking, snow is falling, and there’s a hint of magic in the air. There’s also a mad frenzy to try…
4 Ways Cyber Criminals Trick You
Halloween is the holiday of tricks (and treats). However, some tricksters out there, like cyber criminals, have malicious intent with none of the sugary sweets to go with it. Here…
Are You Complying with the SHIELD Act?
Effective March 21, 2020, the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (or SHIELD Act) aims to protect the data privacy of New York residents. Businesses with NY…
Shocking Highlights from the 2020 Verizon DBIR
For the last 13 years, Verizon has released a comprehensive report on the state of global cyber security incidents and data breaches. The report spans various industries and we encourage…