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In today's fast-paced digital landscape, safeguarding your data has become more vital than ever. Data loss can strike unexpectedly, whether due to hardware failures, cyberattacks, or human errors. Therefore, implementing an effective data protection strategy is not just a good practice but a necessity. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore…

In the ever-evolving digital world, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new complexities to the cybersecurity landscape. AI's capabilities are not only being harnessed for the defense of digital assets but also exploited by cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks. In this blog post, we will explore the escalating…

No matter the size, most municipalities nationwide face budget constraints that offer little wiggle room for enhancing and improving cybersecurity. For city leaders, including mayors, police and fire chiefs, and city managers, allocating additional funds for cybersecurity must be weighed carefully against other pressing needs. Spending more in one column…

For municipalities, Baltimore remains a real and frightening example of what can nightmarishly unfold when a vicious cyber-attack hits a city.  In 2019, the city was victimized by a ransomware attack where hackers infiltrated the computer systems, encrypting sensitive data and demanding a ransom to restore access. As a result,…

Strengthening Municipal 911 CAD Systems: Stemming the Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks A distraught caller immediately dials 911. But something is awry. Instead of a dispatcher promptly picking up, there’s a busy signal. Throughout municipalities, the story is the same. Callers cannot get through for hours as emergencies pile up…

Ransomware: A Growing Threat to Cities and Municipalities According to a study by Emsisoft, 106 municipal governments were affected by ransomware last year, with TechTarget terming 2022 a breakout year for this cybersecurity attack vector. In addition, a recent KnowB4 white paper revealed: The average cybersecurity breach costs states between…

Along with the healthcare sector, the financial industry remains a huge target for cyber thieves, gangs, and bad actors looking to cash in on the cybersecurity flaws and vulnerabilities of banks and other financial institutions.   Because financial institutions rely on digital technology to manage and process financial transactions, top-tier cybersecurity…

When it comes to the healthcare industry and cybersecurity, the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure certainly applies.  With aggressive and sophisticated attacks increasing from all directions, nearly all businesses and organizations are targets. Still, the bullseye focuses on healthcare organizations, including hospitals, doctors,…

Beware, there is a new AI bot prowling the ether: ChatGPT. Have you heard the buzz around it? You would do well to take notice. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools grows, people wonder about the risks and difficulties that could come with it. There’s plenty to worry…

In a personal or professional relationship, Zero Trust would probably doom a relationship. Not so in our industry, where Zero Trust can be the start of a safe, secure cybersecurity relationship for a variety of businesses and organizations.  With cyber-attacks rising to new and disturbing levels, the zero-trust model and…