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Recent Articles from Carl Mazzanti
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Do not pay
Ransomware payment demands are, unfortunately, increasingly common. But any time a municipality or other organization pays off a ransom demand, they make a big mistake.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Small, quality groups
At a time when bad actors are unleashing a barrage of cyber threats, it may be time to reduce administrative rights across user accounts.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: See something, say something
One of the biggest cybersecurity challenges that organizations face is a “Culture of Silence.” Too often, if someone spots something wrong, they either ignore it or try to solve it themselves — often with disastrous results.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Threatening mimics
Cybersquatting is on the rise, affecting businesses and other organizations of all sizes. But companies that work with a trained cybersecurity provider can defend themselves against this kind of threat.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Cover your rear
As bad actors mount more cyber attacks, smart organizations are protecting themselves by backing up their data as a precautionary measure.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Wakeup call
The recent breach at National Public Data, a background check company, is the latest incident that highlights the need for businesses and individuals alike to take steps to secure their sensitive data.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Don’t wait
The recent landfall of Hurricane Debby is a good reminder of the need to plan for disasters. A Disaster Recovery Plan reduces the impact of natural- or human-spurred events and helps your organization recover quickly.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Don’t sweat socks or SOCs
Socks and SOCs both serve a legitimate purpose, but many wearers/users don’t seem to remember what it is.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: On the hunt
Bad actors are developing deadly new attack methods, with new tools that evade traditional cybersecurity detection and protection methods.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: No more training wheels
When someone gets behind a laptop or other digital device: there are no guardrails, no cyber-highway instructors to help a user learn the ropes. Trained cybersecurity experts, however, can help protect your organization from online threats.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Stand your ground
This strategy to protect yourself against cyber attacks involves partnering with a cybersecurity provider who will use training and technology to safeguard your systems and data.
TECH INTELLIGENCE: Turn by turn
For business owners, keeping up with cybersecurity and other compliance matters can seem like maneuvering through a maze, thanks to the proliferation of new rules. Here are the top six compliance mistakes organizations make, and solutions to avoid them.
