A growing number of cybersecurity threats has the information security industry on high alert. More sophisticated cyberattacks have been aimed at the data and assets of corporations, governments, school systems, and financial institutions. Read on to learn about the top 10 risks. Adding to the threat, the cybersecurity industry continues […]
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Third-Party Suppliers Need Updated Cybersecurity
Third-party and supply chain partners are often the weak link in cybersecurity programs. With weaker security measures, supply chain partners are a favorite target of attackers to gain access to larger organizations. Because of this vulnerability, larger organizations are instituting more comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for all third-party suppliers. According to […]
Ransomware Attacks Increase at Alarming Rate
Ransomware attacks have more than doubled this year. This increase is particularly concerning as Cybercriminals turn to powerful new forms of file-locking malware and destructive system tactics to conduct attacks that are more lucrative than ever before. Ransomware has grown to be one of the biggest problems on the web. […]
Fully Integrate Cybersecurity Approach to Close Your Cybersecurity Gaps
“At Secure Cyber Defense, we prefer to examine the entire cybersecurity landscape. Before examining systems and hardware, first and foremost organizations need a fundamental understanding of the cybersecurity risks to their systems, equipment, data, and networks,” says CEO Shawn Waldman. Understanding the business’ structure, compliance requirements, the resources that support […]
Secure Cyber Defense Addresses Equifax Breach
In response to the recent Equifax data breach and its $700 million settlement, The Dayton Daily News spoke with Secure Cyber Defense CEO Shawn Waldman. Waldman share his insights about the impact of the breach and steps consumers should take to protect their finances and the security of their identities […]
Banking on safety: Strategies to protect your bank accounts from hackers
Here’s an overview of what’s changed — and what can be changed — when it comes to protecting corporate bank accounts from hacking. […]
Microsoft Often Hit Hard by Cybercriminals
With so many companies and organizations using Microsoft, and a variety of cloud-based applications, many companies struggle with developing a coordinated and comprehensive cybersecurity program. […]
Closing the Loop on Enterprise Email Security Threats
Email remains the backbone of business communications with 3.7 billion users worldwide, collectively sending 269 billion messages every day. Because of the widespread use of email, it remains a top target for cybercriminals for breaching enterprise email systems. […]
What is Cybersecurity – Who Needs it?
Businesses, both large and small, often ask the question, “when do I need to be concerned about cybersecurity and what does cybersecurity really entail?” […]
Data Privacy – Attaining and Maintaining Compliance
Data privacy compliance has taken a prominent role in the security protocols across every industry; changing the way they think about privacy, who has the responsibility for protecting privacy, and the trends that are emerging because of those new attitudes. “The number of cyber attacks and data breaches in the […]