One of the first post-hack steps is determining how the cybercriminals got into your system. This involves a cyber-forensic strategy.
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OAG: $1.2M cybersecurity settlement reached with real estate company
Three separate data breaches allegedly resulted from the firm's lack of safeguards, compromising the personal information of at least 10,926 consumers and employees, including close to 7,000 New Jerseyans.
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Cyberattacks against all kinds of companies are on the rise. In addition to stepping up cyber defenses, companies are increasingly looking into cyber insurance that may cover the blow of ransomware and other attacks.
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More businesses are embracing cloud computing: the delivery of computing services over the internet. However, these providers can also put your sensitive data at risk, painting a digital target on its back.
Read More »Doceree names cybersecurity expert as new CTO
Anil Dobhal brings more than 24 years of tech experience to the company, which allows brands and media agencies to reach health care professionals on networks within their digital workflow.
Read More »NJCU strikes partnership with Caucasus University in Republic of Georgia
The joint degree program is the first of its kind between the universities and will allow students to have access to cybersecurity experts and faculty across both institutions.
Read More »CLOSING ENTRY: Shutting the door
With the increase in the number of data breaches for small businesses, owners need to secure their business and personal accounts from hackers.
Read More »McCarter & English experiences data breach
In an emailed statement to NJBIZ, the Newark law firm's executive committee confirmed that it "recently became aware of a network security incident that temporarily impacted the availability of our computer systems. Upon discovering the incident, we took proactive measures to contain the incident and initiated an investigation."
Read More »Is your small business ready for a cyberattack? Survey says just half are
A nationwide survey from Provident Bank finds when it comes to being prepared for such incidents, small businesses are only half-way there.
Read More »NJCU, HCCC to launch dual cybersecurity degree
This program marks the ninth that New Jersey City University and Hudson County Community College have established an articulation agreement for.
Read More »CLOSING ENTRY: Reluctant warriors
The shattering events in Ukraine rivet the world’s attention – but while the military and human damage captures most, U.S.-based business owners and individuals should focus on the potential cyber-risk to their own operations.
Read More »CLOSING ENTRY: As cyberattacks increase, businesses must shore up their defenses
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center logged more than 791,790 reports of suspected internet crime, the agency announced in 2021. New Jersey ranked No. 9 for the number of victims, so business owners are increasingly realizing that it is not a matter of if they will be attacked — rather it is when. The key, however, is to make it difficult for the hackers to penetrate your systems.
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