05 Apr 6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology

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Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software or hardware update. It's...

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31 Mar Is It a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?

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Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help. They’re out doing customer visits and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to...

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25 Mar 6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)

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Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don't need to worry about security because it's handled. This is an incorrect assumption because cloud security...

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20 Mar Firewall Security Services

Posted at 16:07h in cybersecurity by SOS Support

A firewall is a security device that monitors and controls incoming and predetermined prevent allowing authorized traffic to pass through.   Firewall Security Services   There are several firewall security services that can be implemented to protect network traffic:   Packet Filtering Packet filtering is a basic form of firewall security that...

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20 Mar 13 Myths about Backup: Busted

Posted at 14:14h in cybersecurity by SOS Support

Misconception #1: We can recover from a data disaster. Indeed, most likely not, especially if you lack a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy. According to Datto's data-protection specialists, 94% of firms fail after a disaster if they do not have a business continuity strategy (BCP).     Even among those...

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17 Mar Stepping Up Your Cybersecurity with Defense in Depth (DiD)

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Cybersecurity is an essential aspect of any business or organization. As technology evolves, so do the threats that can harm an organization’s operations, data and reputation. One of the most effective ways to defend against these threats is through the Defense in Depth (DiD) approach.   DiD...

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15 Mar Data Security in Cloud Computing: What YOU Need to Know

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Data Security in Cloud Computing: What YOU Need to Know Just because it's in the cloud doesn't mean it's safe   cloud security is the practice of protecting cloud-based data applications and infrastructure from cyber attacks. As cloud adoption grows more and more critical applications and data move...

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15 Mar Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking

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There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how we bank and access our accounts. You used to have to go into a local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. Now, you can...

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08 Mar A Step-by-Step Guide To Microsoft Teams 2023 UPDATED

Posted at 11:56h in cybersecurity by SOS Support

As a result of COVID-19, many companies are now required to adopt virtual communication platforms like Microsoft Teams to cooperate efficiently! But how can you get started with Microsoft Teams? After all, while Microsoft Teams is a useful tool, it can sometimes be perplexing! This article provides a...

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06 Mar Phishing and Social Engineering

Posted at 13:04h in cybersecurity by SOS Support

What is social engineering?   Social engineering is the practice of obtaining confidential information by deception or direct manipulation of the victim. It is one of the simplest and most complex security breach techniques at the same time. It is simple because it does not require the deployment...

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