In today’s digital world, data breaches have become an unsettling norm. But what exactly is a data breach? At its core, a data breach is an unauthorized access to confidential information, often leading to significant financial, legal, and reputational harm. Recently,...
Small Business Bulletin
Articles to help inform small businesses about best practices in IT and cybersecurity, to convince decision makers why investing in cybersecurity is so important.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using AI to Prioritize and Classify Cybersecurity Alerts
Are you ready for a cyber attack? Cybersecurity risks are becoming more complicated as the digital landscape changes. Protecting data and systems from sophisticated phishing techniques and advanced persistent threats (APTs) is becoming an increasingly difficult task....
Using AI to Build Business Proposals
In today's fast-paced corporate world, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into various operational procedures is more than just a fad; it's a requirement. Among the various applications of AI, one that has garnered significant popularity is its ability to...
How to Use AI to Improve Your Research for Blog Postings
Have you ever had an idea, but you weren’t sure where to start? Did the traditional brainstorming and drafting methods just not work? In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a useful tool for content creators, particularly bloggers. AI can help...
Protecting Your Real Estate Transactions: A Cybersecurity Awareness How-to Guide
“That’s when I went into a full panic” Robillard stated in the article published by CNBC’s Hugh Son, as she recounted her emotional experience from January 30th. After what seemed like the final click for finalizing the transaction for the purchase of her new home,...
CrowdStrike Failure: Lessons in Resilience and Cybersecurity
“One mistake has had catastrophic results…” Nick Hyatt, director of threat intelligence at the security firm Blackpoint Cyber said in a CNBC interview just a day after the outage began. On July 19th, 2024 at approximately 12:09 am EST or 4:09 UTC, almost everything...
Boosting Email Deliverability with DMARC, DKIM, and SPF
Have you ever sent an email, but the recipient never responded? Were you certain your email was received? In both corporate and personal settings emails are common methods of communication. Email deliverability is an important feature of digital communication that...
The False Sense of Internet Privacy and the Role of VPNs
Have you ever felt like you were being watched but when you look back no one is there? Now think back, was there ever a time when you felt like this while using the internet? According to a 2019 article published by Pew Research, approximately six in ten Americans...
Harnessing Data for Cybersecurity: A Small Business Perspective
As a computer science major, I always knew security training was important but I had limited it to reducing human errors. I overlooked the treasure trove of data that the training and its metrics had to offer. In this digital age, small firms are becoming exposed to...
Shield Your Business: How to Outsmart Social Engineering Scams
Understanding Social Engineering Scams Have you or a family member ever been contacted by someone claiming to be from your credit card or insurance company? Was the person able to confirm basic information, but for “security” purposes needed you to confirm sensitive...