With data breaches in the news every day, most organizations have shored up their cybersecurity efforts. In spite of that, many have overlooked a key element: physical security.
Cyber threats are a persistent issue for businesses and individuals alike. At Kelser, we are always working with our clients to make their businesses more secure. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we've asked our in-house experts for some tips and insights you can use to better secure your business and home (especially now that the two have become more closely linked for so many of us). Here some simple actions you can take to improve your cybersecurity at work and home.
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It seems like every day, we hear stories about cyber attacks, ransomware demands, and data breaches. The Ponemon Institute reported that the average cost of a U.S. data breach in 2020 was $8.64 million.
Cybersecurity | IT Lifecycle Management | IT Support
When a firewall is working, it’s the last thing on your mind. But, did you know that most firewalls have a lifespan of three to five years?
When you think about cybersecurity, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Passwords?
With more internet-connected devices in the hands of more people, and a larger chunk of the workforce doing their 9-to-5 from home, cybercriminals have targets and opportunities like never before. The state of Connecticut is responding to this tidal wave of cyberthreats with proposed legislation aimed at encouraging companies to increase their cybersecurity. In a nutshell, the proposed bill provides incentives for businesses to reach compliance with nationally recognized standards of cybersecurity. In case of a breach, a compliant company would be shielded from legal liability stemming from a cyber attack. The bill was unanimously approved in the state House on May 20 and now moves to the state Senate.
Cybersecurity | In the Media | News
Cybersecurity is largely about identifying vulnerabilities and risky practices, ideally before hackers have the chance to find and exploit them. I was quoted extensively, along with experts from Deloitte, Schellman & Co., Sikich and Markel, in a story for SC Magazine on how data and the supply chain drive hidden network threats.
Phishing is an old game, but the rules are always changing. I was quoted extensively, along with experts from companies like PwC, EY and McKinsey & Company, in a story for SC Magazine on developments in phishing of which CISOs, leaders and companies of all sizes need to be aware.
