1505, 2022

Cyber hygiene; what this is and why it is critically important at work.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ May 15, 2022/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Cyber attacks, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Data center facilities, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, MSPs and cybersecurity, Security

Reading Time-approximately: 8 minutesCyber hygiene, or cybersecurity hygiene, is a set of practices organizations and individuals perform regularly to maintain the health and security of users, devices, networks and data. By Alissa Irei The goal of cyber hygiene is to keep sensitive data secure and protect it from theft or attacks. The concept works similarly to personal hygiene. Individuals maintain their health by taking precautionary

1505, 2022

Phishing protection: how to keep your employees from getting hooked

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ May 15, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, CIO Resources, CTOs Quick Reads, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Email and messaging threats, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT Managed Services, IT Management, man-in-the-middle attacks (MitM), MSPs and cybersecurity, Security, Web application and API security best practices

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesThis is a must read for CIOs and other line managers. Share this list of phishing techniques and detection tips to help employees avoid phishing schemes. Plus, review technologies to protect your enterprise from phishing attacks. By Sharon Shea and Steven Weil Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, complex and common. According to a 2020 Proofpoint study, 90% of organizations

1505, 2022

How to prevent network eavesdropping attacks at the datacenter, or even at your small home network.

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesOne of the biggest challenges of network eavesdropping attacks is they are difficult to detect. Read about prevention measures to help keep your network safe from snoopers and sniffers. By Sharon Shea Network eavesdropping attacks, also known as network sniffing or network snooping attacks, occur when malicious actors take advantage of insecure network connections to exfiltrate data as it is being communicated. Just

1505, 2022

man-in-the-middle attack (MitM)-an updated definition, types and how to prevent them.

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Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesA man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack is a type of cyber attack in which the attacker secretly intercepts and relays messages between two parties who believe they are communicating directly with each other. By Kinza Yasar and Michael Cobb The attack is a type of eavesdropping in which the attacker intercepts and then controls the entire conversation. MiTM cyber attacks pose a serious threat

1111, 2021

Ransomware: an updated complete guide-definition, types and how to respond to these attacks.

Tekmart EMC Enterprise Storage Team/ November 11, 2021/ Cyber attacks, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Essential Technical Terminology you need to know, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, MSPs and cybersecurity, Ransomware, Security, Simple definitions to know, Tech Definitions, Technical Explanations

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesOrganizations in every industry can be targets of cybercrime for profit. Get expert advice on ransomware prevention, detection and recovery in our comprehensive guide. By Sandra Gittlen When it comes to security challenges, businesses of all sizes are alarmed by the abundance and gravity of ransomware attacks. Cybercriminals have targeted every industry with specialized malware, collecting untold amounts in ransom.

1111, 2021

Watch out for these ransomware attack trends

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ November 11, 2021/ Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Data backup security, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT Managed Services, IT Management, Security

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesRansomware attacks have evolved and present a new set of challenges for backup admins. Here are some recent attack trends to prepare for to keep data and backups safe. By Robert Sheldon The latest ransomware trends suggest that IT teams will need to be more diligent than ever. Organizations that fail to either put data at risk or may even

1111, 2021

Ransomware questions to ask for optimal backup protection

Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesAre you asking the right questions about ransomware? Here are some questions for backup admins and IT teams that can help keep backups safe in a ransomware attack. By Robert Sheldon Ransomware attacks threaten organizations of all types and sizes, and IT teams must be willing to take whatever steps necessary to minimize the risks. In early August, global consulting

0211, 2021

How can ransomware attack cloud storage?

Tekmart EMC Enterprise Storage Team/ November 2, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Cloud computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud storage management and standards, Cyber insurance, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, MSPs and cybersecurity, Security

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesA ransomware attack on cloud storage can have catastrophic effects. Cloud storage is still online, which means it is susceptible to some cyberattacks, so users must be careful. By Brien Posey Ransomware has been a persistent threat to organizations of all sizes. As companies increasingly transition to cloud-based platforms, they must consider how ransomware can attack cloud storage. There are

1610, 2021

Cyber insurance explained, from selection to post-purchase.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ October 16, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Cyber insurance, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Data backup security, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, Information security policies, procedures and guidelines, IT compliance and governance strategies, MSPs and cybersecurity, Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks, Security

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesBefore you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand what cyber insurance can and can’t do — and what type of policy will do the most for you. By Sherri Davidoff “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be,” then-FBI director Robert S. Mueller told attendees of the RSA

1110, 2021

What is nonrepudiation?-an expert’s explanation and its drawbacks.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ October 11, 2021/ Cybersecurity risk assessment and management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Enterprise identity and access management, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Identity and access management, Industry News and Expert Advice, MSPs and cybersecurity, Partner Content, Partner Resources, Security, Timeless Articles

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesNonrepudiation ensures that no party can deny that it sent or received a message via encryption and/or digital signatures or approved some information. It also cannot deny the authenticity of its signature on a document. By Rahul Awati Although it originated as a legal concept, nonrepudiation is also widely used in computing, information security and communications. Information assurance and nonrepudiation Nonrepudiation is one of the five