NexusTek

JULY 7, 2021

July 7, 2021. Vulnerability Assessment Perform a comprehensive analysis of business assets to identify gaps or weaknesses that cyber criminals can exploit. Use tools and techniques, including infrastructure penetration testing, to scan for vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact. READ TIME: 4 MIN. Cybersecurity.

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everbridge

MARCH 9, 2023

power grid rose 71% last year compared with 2021 and will likely increase this year. This has been seen with the North Korean WannaCry ransomware attack on American energy companies in 2021, as well as other attacks on American nuclear and power infrastructure over the past few years.

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NexusTek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Penetration testing: This is an authorized, simulated attack on a company’s IT systems, which helps it to identify existing vulnerabilities. Patch management: This practice ensures that any identified vulnerabilities in software are addressed in a timely manner. 2021, May 4). 2021, May 7). CONTACT US References: Coble, S.

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Online Computers

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Here are some of the biggest and most important cybersecurity lessons we have learned from 2021: Remote endpoints need to be secured. According to Gartner , the hybrid work model will shift from being a temporary, force majeure response to a regularly seen arrangement across various industries. Adopting zero trust is essential.

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NexusTek

APRIL 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks plagued the industry in 2021, with 74% of financial services institutions reporting attacks 3. From 2021 to 2022, DDoS attacks on financial services companies rose 22% year-over-year, making the industry the most frequently targeted for this type of attack 5,6. 2021, June 22). link] Contreras, W.

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NexusTek

JULY 28, 2021

READ TIME: 5 MIN July 28, 2021 7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails Too often cybersecurity is viewed asan ITcostrather than a business requirement.But the problem with that is: Cybersecurity, and theimpactsof a lacklusterimplementation, is everyones problem. Additionally, only 5% of companies perform frequent vulnerability assessments.

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NexusTek

MARCH 10, 2021

READ TIME: 4 MIN March 10, 2021 NexusTek Boot Camp: Cybersecurity Basic Training & Quiz Welcome to NexusTek Boot Camp! According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to rise to $6 trillion in 2021 , and businesses are predicted to experience a ransomware attack every 11 seconds. What is cybersecurity?

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If youre finding the prospect of staying ahead of cybercriminals overwhelming, youre in good company: 88% of SMB leaders view their businesses as vulnerable to cybercrime 3. Patches and updates are routinely required to address known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can target. Vulnerability Scanning Why Is This Important?

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Castellan

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

While a few months of 2021 remain, we’re seeing ransomware attackers didn’t relent this year. Sophos’ The State of Ransomware 2021 report estimates almost 40% of respondents had been affected by ransomware in the past year. When planning, remember these core actions: Anticipate Protect Detect Defend Recover Adapt.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 12, 2021

Thus, in addition to having a clear strategy and response plan, it is essential to identify the most vulnerable populations and hazard areas, and to have a strong framework for coordination among emergency management and public health agencies.

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NexusTek

JULY 7, 2021

READ TIME: 4 MIN July 7, 2021 Cyber Security: 8 Steps to Cyber Resilience Youve heard of cyber security, but have you heard of cyber resiliency? Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment Perform a comprehensive analysis of business assets to identify gaps or weaknesses that cyber criminals can exploit.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Consider this: In February 2021, an arctic weather blast that reached down the southern United States and crippled the power grid in Texas impacted approximately 4.5 Several factors contribute to this trend, including climate change, population growth, and increasing vulnerability of infrastructure and communities among others.

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NexusTek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Penetration testing: This is an authorized, simulated attack on a companys IT systems, which helps it to identify existing vulnerabilities. Patch management: This practice ensures that any identified vulnerabilities in software are addressed in a timely manner. 2021, May 4). 2021, May 7). CONTACT US References: Coble, S.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Evaluation Vulnerability Risk Management 52

NexusTek

APRIL 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks plagued the industry in 2021, with 74% of financial services institutions reporting attacks 3. From 2021 to 2022, DDoS attacks on financial services companies rose 22% year-over-year, making the industry the most frequently targeted for this type of attack 5,6. 2021, June 22). link] Contreras, W.

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Assurance IT

MAY 25, 2021

What happened on May 7th, 2021 to the oil pipeline? Who is responsible for it? On May 7th, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline in the USA was rocked by a major ransomware attack. If they find a vulnerability in your network, they will attack, no matter what industry you’re in. Did they pay the ransom? That’s ruthless!

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Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

. • Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

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Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

. • Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

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Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

. • Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Here are a few instances of third-party violations from recent history: Customers of Click Studios’ business password manager Passwordstate received a breach notification in 2021 after hackers used the app’s update mechanism to spread malware to users. Therefore, incident response plans are critical.

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Castellan

JUNE 10, 2021

While small businesses and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may be the most vulnerable to attacks, healthcare, government, energy, higher education, and critical infrastructure are squarely in attackers’ crosshairs. No industry is immune. The previous year, there were only about 125 investigations at that level.

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Castellan

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Resilience may very well be a top catchphrase of 2021, but it’s more than that because business leaders are more concerned than ever with overcoming the next major obstacle. So, I think we’ll see more scrutiny in the breadth of planning, the scope and the depth of that planning,” Crask explained. The Resilience Movement.

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