Common Security Assessment Myths That Every Business Owner Needs to Know
When it comes to IT security, many business owners underestimate their vulnerabilities, often clinging to misconceptions that leave their defenses wide open. In this blog, we’ll debunk common cyber risk assessment myths, provide the facts, and outline practical strategies to protect your business.
Security Assessments: Your Business’s Pitstop for Growth and Security
Running a business is like being in the driver’s seat of a high-performance car. It’s fast-paced, competitive and full of passion. But even the best racecars can’t go far without regular pitstops. Skipping those important checks is like failing to assess the security risks in your business. You may initially save time, but at what cost?
Protecting Valuable Talent and Trade Secrets in the Aftermath of the Non-Compete Ruling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently made waves by announcing a final rule banning non-compete agreements for employees not in an executive or “policymaking” position. This ruling allows workers to change jobs, start a business or bring a product to market without legal repercussions from an NCA.
Understanding the Top Cyberattacks in 2024
The consequences of a lack of education on cyberattacks are becoming increasingly prevalent for businesses, causing harmful effects to their reputation, financial stability and daily operations. As Truesec broadcasts for 2024, cyberattacks are only going to grow in frequency and effectiveness with the help of automation and AI.
5 Step Approach to Modernizing Your Data Center with Azure
According to Softchoice, “1 in 5 organizations feel their data center can’t support their current needs.” Taking advantage of the latest cloud technologies will improve your data center’s overall performance, security, and scalability. It helps your organization keep costs down, efficiency up, and diminishes the chance of data backups from going sideways.
5 Security Threats to Watch Out for This Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching. It’s a time full of joy, giving, and festive cheer. But cyber threats ramp up during the holidays, seeking to exploit the festive season’s increased online activity and often catching individuals off guard. Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security found that between November and January, the number of attempted ransomware attacks increases by 70% with hackers aware that companies are more willing to pay a ransom during the holiday season to avoid losing valuable data or disrupting operations.
MGM Resorts Cyberattack: A Harsh Reminder of the Importance of Cybersecurity Training
The recent MGM Resorts ransomware attack didn’t rely on fancy hacking tools. Armed with basic information found on LinkedIn, the hackers bypassed MGM’s cybersecurity measures with a convincing story and an empathetic support personnel trying to help a “user.”
Top 6 Must-Have Security Controls to Shield Your Business
Security controls safeguard your company’s most valuable data and infrastructure by providing parameters to maintain data integrity, confidentiality of information, and enable data availability. Within the sea of security solutions, it takes time to navigate the tricky waters of cybersecurity to know which preventative measures you can easily implement and communicate with your employees. As your resident IT experts, Moonshot Solutions handpicked the top six security controls essential to shielding your business from potential cyberattacks or threat actors.
