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Using NIST 800-53 Framework to Manage Phishing Email In Your Organization
In today’s digital landscape, phishing attacks present a significant threat to organizations, making robust security measures essential. The NIST 800-53 framework provides a comprehensive set of controls designed to protect information systems against various risks, including those posed by phishing. This article delves into the intricacies of the NIST 800-53 framework, identifies different types of…
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How NIST Phish Scale Measures Phishing Email Risks
In today’s digital landscape, phishing attacks present significant threats to both individuals and organizations, resulting in financial losses and data breaches. It is essential for you to understand what phishing is and its impact as you navigate the online world. This article highlights the importance of phishing awareness training and introduces the NIST Phish Scale,…
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Best Practices for Creating Phishing Policy
In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, it is essential for your organization to implement a robust phishing policy to safeguard its assets. This guide outlines the fundamental components of an effective phishing policy, including defining its purpose and objectives, as well as assigning specific roles and responsibilities. You will learn about…
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Does Your Business Have a Cybersecurity Policy?
I’m writing this article on the heels of the massive Crowdstrike cybersecurity incident that shut down banks, airlines, and more. What a mess. I don’t know anyone who wasn’t impacted. After a few days I read that it was estimated to have been a $1B event. That’s not an event. That’s a catastrophe. It really…
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Origin Story of Safe Tech Solutions
I was brought in to work with the victim of an internet scam, an elderly woman. Let’s call her Jackie. The exploit started as a phishing scam. After attackers successfully made contact with Jackie, they used social engineering to manipulate her to give them cash. Jackie ended up depositing tens of thousands of dollars in…
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Protecting Your Thriving Business from Cyber Threats: Solutions for SMBs
Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by a variety of cyber threats, necessitating a robust understanding of the current threat landscape. Among the most prevalent threats are phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. Phishing attacks, which often involve deceptive emails aimed at tricking employees into revealing sensitive information, have…
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Protecting Your SMB from Cyber Threats: Essential Solutions for Modern Businesses
Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape for SMBs Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. The digital age has brought about a surge in cyber threats that can have devastating effects on these organizations. Among the most prevalent threats are phishing, malware, ransomware, and insider threats, each posing unique…
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Protecting Your SMB from Cyber Threats: Practical Solutions for Everyday Security
Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape for SMBs Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber threats, as they often lack the robust security measures that larger enterprises can afford. Various types of bad actors, including hackers, cybercriminals, and even insider threats, continually seek to exploit vulnerabilities in SMBs’ systems to gain…
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Safeguarding Your SMB: Effective Solutions to Combat Cyber Threats
Understanding the Threat Landscape Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber threats, often due to limited resources and less robust security measures compared to larger enterprises. Understanding the threat landscape is crucial for SMBs to develop effective cybersecurity strategies. The most prevalent cyber threats that SMBs encounter include phishing attacks,…
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Protecting Your Business: Solutions to Guard Against Cyber Threats
Understanding the Threat Landscape In today’s digital age, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming targets for a myriad of cyber threats. These threats can have devastating consequences if not adequately addressed. Among the most prevalent types of cyber attacks are phishing, ransomware, and malware, each posing unique challenges and risks to business operations.…