Take the Long View on Cybersecurity Management for Secure Remote Access
TL;DR Secure remote access requires a holistic, long-term strategy with continuous threat prevention across unmanaged to fully managed environments. By integrating analytics across silos, organizations can detect and mitigate breaches faster—even amid evolving global disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed cybersecurity to the forefront of corporate initiatives as countless companies…
What to Do if Your Account Has Been Hacked
TL;DR Regain access, secure your account, and review activity logs to assess damage. Notify affected parties and monitor for follow-up attacks like phishing or fraud. Following our expert recommendations to determine if your information has been exposed can be instrumental in protecting yourself against fraud or…
What to Do if Your Information Has Been Exposed
TL;DR If your data is compromised, immediately change passwords, enable MFA, and monitor for identity theft. Quick action helps contain damage and prevent further exposure.. RiskBased Security recently released its 2019 Year End Data Breach QuickView Report and the numbers are quite alarming. According to the report, over 15.1…
ArmorPoint Threat Intel: New Smartphone and Bluetooth Vulnerabilities
TL;DR New Bluetooth and smartphone vulnerabilities expose users to remote code execution and tracking risks. Patching and disabling unused features are key mitigation steps. Now that cybersecurity is becoming a more central focus in mainstream news, it’s important that users continue to educate themselves on cybersecurity topics. With new technologies…
Avoiding Shelfware: SIEM Implementation Best Practices
TL;DR Many SIEMs fail due to poor integration, lack of tuning, or unused features. Effective planning, training, and monitoring prevent shelfware and maximize ROI. One of the most financially devastating pitfalls threatening organizations today is ill-planned investments in business technology. Shelfware, or unused enterprise software, can be a costly issue…
IT Security Services: Exploring the Small Business Benefit
TL;DR MSSPs help small businesses improve security posture by offering scalable, 24/7 protection without needing in-house expertise. Small business owners operate on tight budgets. Between operational overhead, staffing costs, digital advertising, and professional services to keep companies up and running, most don't have enough money to employ full-time IT professionals,…
Implementing Enterprise Level Security on an SMB Budget
Every business owner knows the genuine struggle of putting together a security budget when funds are scarce. It is no simple task, especially for SMB’s. From data breaches to identity management, malware to insecure APIs, successfully implementing small business security best practices doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Here…
IT Leaders’ Guide to the Right SIEM Deployment Method
TL;DR Choosing between on-prem, cloud, or hybrid SIEM depends on data sensitivity, compliance, and internal resources. IT leaders must align deployment methods with business needs. Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) is a platform used for managing security incidents. It enables the collection and analysis of security logs and…
TL;DR Managed SIEM gives SMBs enterprise-level threat detection without the overhead of building an internal SOC. It reduces alert fatigue, improves visibility, and supports compliance. Small businesses are not immune to advanced security threats. Even the most secure companies fend off attackers regularly, and unfortunately, many of them are…
You’ve Been Hacked — Now What? The Cybersecurity Incident Response Guide
TL;DR Immediate steps include isolating systems, assessing impact, and notifying stakeholders. A pre-built incident response plan is crucial for minimizing damage and recovery time. Data breaches are on the rise — and hackers aren't particular about their targets. Attackers are carrying out large-scale hacks of healthcare and hospitality companies,…
Where Most SIEM Deployments Go Wrong
TL;DR SIEM failures often stem from misaligned expectations, poor configuration, and alert overload. Success depends on proper scoping, tuning, and skilled staff to manage outputs. Off-the-shelf SIEM deployments can cause serious trouble for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who aren't prepared for the time, infrastructure, personnel, and financial investment necessary to make…
Security Breach vs Ransomware: What’s the Difference?
TL;DR A security breach is any unauthorized access to data, while ransomware encrypts data and demands payment. Not all breaches are ransomware, but all ransomware events involve a breach. IT Security remains a top concern for organizations of all sizes. Threats to company information and organizations remain high as hackers…
How SMB’s Can Control IT Security Costs
TL;DR SMBs can reduce cybersecurity costs by prioritizing risk-based controls, outsourcing to MSSPs, and leveraging automation. Strategic investments prevent overspending and improve protection. The best strategies for small and medium businesses (SMBs) to minimize IT security costs require understanding three basic principles. 1. Data breaches at well-known enterprises like…
DoS, DDoS, and Zero-Day DDoS: What is the Difference?
TL;DR DoS and DDoS differ in scale and sophistication, while zero-day DDoS exploits unknown vulnerabilities for maximum impact. Understanding each type helps build layered defense strategies. Today’s modern businesses are heavily reliant on their ability to stay connected, both to internal mission-critical systems as well as external consumer-facing platforms. However,…
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