In today's digital age, cybersecurity is paramount, especially for organizations identified as a government contractor. With an ever-evolving threat landscape, the DoD introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to enhance the protection of sensitive information within its supply chain. In this blog post, we'll delve into what CMMC is, its significance, and how organizations can navigate the certification process effectively.
WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Landscape
- March 28, 2024
- DP Solutions
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is paramount, especially for organizations identified as a government contractor. With an ever-evolving threat landscape, the DoD introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to enhance the protection of sensitive information within its supply chain. In this blog post, we'll delve into what CMMC is, its significance, and how organizations can navigate the certification process effectively.
Cybersecurity should be a top priority for organizations of all sizes. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, it's essential to have robust defenses in place to protect sensitive data and maintain business continuity. In this article, we'll explore the nine bare minimum cybersecurity practices that every organization should implement to stay protected against cyber threats.
In our increasingly digitized world, where smartphones have become extensions of our hands and online transactions are part of our daily routine, cyber threats continue to evolve. One such threat that's been gaining prominence is smishing, a cunning form of phishing that targets unsuspecting individuals through text messages. While many are familiar with phishing emails, smishing adds a new layer of danger by exploiting the trust we place in our mobile devices. So, what exactly is smishing, and how can you protect yourself from it?
5 New Cybersecurity Threats You Need To Be Very Prepared For This Year
- February 19, 2024
- DP Solutions
The year of 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier ways to rob you, extort you or simply burn your business to the ground.
We are well aware there’s a tendency to shrug and just accept the “we’re all gonna get hacked anyway” mantra to avoid having to deal with it. Further, like overhyped weather reports, it’s also tempting to just ignore the warning signs, thinking all of this is just fearmongering rhetoric designed to sell stuff.
However, it truly is becoming a situation where the question is no longer IF your organization will be hacked, but WHEN. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness report recently revealed that 53% of all businesses suffered at least ONE cyber-attack over the last 12 months with 21% stating the attack was enough to threaten the viability of their business.
This year is going to be a particularly nasty one, given the U.S. presidential election along with the ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas. Tensions are high and hacking groups are often motivated by revenge as well as money.
Now, here are the 5 biggest developments in cyber threats you need to know about.
Why You Need Cyber Insurance
- January 31, 2024
- DP Solutions
Cyber risk is everywhere. From credential theft to misconfigurations to vulnerabilities and even phishing attempts, there are cyber criminals poking and prodding at organizations from every angle. This means that organizations not only need to up their cybersecurity, but they also need to think about it in terms of risk and how to holistically mitigate that risk — from identifying them to protecting against them to responding to them.
Ending cyber risk isn’t easy, but in recent years a new tool in the cybersecurity toolbox has emerged for organizations, and it’s one all should consider: cyber insurance.
If you are still running on old technology, such as Windows Server 2008 or 2012, your business is at risk.
In the fast-paced world of technology, staying up to date is not just a matter of convenience but a critical necessity. One area that often gets overlooked is server infrastructure, particularly those running on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or 2012. In this blog post, we will explore the dangers and risks associated with using outdated servers and emphasize the importance of upgrading to newer, more secure options.
Strengthening Your Digital Fortress: Unraveling the Power of Multi-Factor Authentication
- January 3, 2024
- DP Solutions
In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, safeguarding sensitive information has never been more crucial. As businesses and individuals increasingly rely on digital platforms, the need for robust security measures is paramount. One such powerful tool in the cybersecurity arsenal is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). In this blog post, we will delve into the key aspects of MFA, exploring its significance, implementation, and the benefits it offers.
The Intersection of Data Loss Prevention and Scam Detection: A Comprehensive Guide
- November 16, 2023
- Josh Nadeau
Today's businesses frequently face a barrage of security risks, ranging from harmful malware to unauthorized access attempts and social engineering schemes. While many companies might overlook the frequency of these threats to their business, a single successful intrusion can bring a business to its knees.
Considering this, companies must strike the right balance when safeguarding their data and digital assets. While data loss prevention is essential, setting up the proper mechanisms to identify and address scams and fraud in real time is vital.
Scammers Are Using Popular Brands To Trick You Into Revealing Your Private Data
- October 26, 2023
- DP Solutions
Cybercriminals know that one of the easiest ways to sneak under the radar is to pretend to be a brand people know and trust. These are companies that have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation that cybercriminals want to exploit. Read on for a peek into some of the tricks they use, how to recognize them and what you need to do to protect yourself.
In June of 2023, a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies, like Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, and a number of US federal agencies, was hacked by the Russian-linked cybercrime group, “Cl0p.” Initially, there were 138 known companies impacted by the breach, resulting in the personal information of more than 15 million people being compromised. As of October 18, 2023, over 2,500 organizations were affected and more than 66 million individuals.
Even though many of these companies have cybersecurity budgets in the millions, they were still affected by the breach due to a piece of software they use to run their business.
SUBSCRIBE
CATEGORIES
- cybersecurity (39)
- IT (31)
- IT Services (19)
- IT Security (17)
- cyber security (14)
- Remote Workforce (13)
- IT Support Services (12)
- phishing (11)
- social engineering (11)
- Managed IT Services (10)
- coronavirus (10)
- telework (10)
- Professional IT Services (9)
- Business Technology (8)
- Compliance (8)
- Disaster Recovery (7)
- security (7)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month (6)
- Telecommute (6)
- ransomware (6)
- Information Technology (5)
- Mobile (5)
- Technology (5)
- Cloud Computing (4)
- covid-19 (4)
- Cloud Business Services (3)
- Email (3)
- Managed Services (3)
- Microsoft Teams (3)
- Technology Services Provider (3)
- API (2)
- Data Backup (2)
- IT Policies (2)
- Pandemic (2)
- Sensitive Data (2)
- Windows Server 2008 (2)
- Windows Server 2012 (2)
- business planning (2)
- teams (2)
- technology strategy (2)
- 5G (1)
- Acceptable Use (1)
- Business (1)
- Careers (1)
- Cyber Liability (1)
- Cybersecurity Careers (1)
- DLP (1)
- Disaster Response (1)
- Incident Response (1)
- Law firm (1)
- Legal Services (1)
- Microsoft (1)
- Multifactor Authentication (1)
- Policies (1)
- Quarterly Business Review (1)
- Remote Access (1)
- SIEM (1)
- SOC (1)
- Scam Detection (1)
- Small Business (1)
- Tech Trends (1)
- Threat Management (1)
- Tripwire (1)
- Virtual Law Office (1)
- Virtual Learning (1)
- back to school (1)
- breach (1)
- cmmc (1)
- collaboration (1)
- data loss prevention (1)
- distance learning (1)
- human firewall (1)
- regulation (1)
- remote tools (1)
- smishing (1)
- social media (1)
- training (1)
- virtual classroom (1)
ARCHIVE
- March 2020 (6)
- April 2020 (6)
- July 2020 (5)
- February 2021 (4)
- October 2021 (4)
- January 2020 (3)
- October 2020 (3)
- January 2024 (3)
- March 2024 (3)
- August 2019 (2)
- May 2020 (2)
- June 2020 (2)
- August 2020 (2)
- November 2020 (2)
- December 2020 (2)
- July 2021 (2)
- April 2022 (2)
- December 2022 (2)
- June 2023 (2)
- October 2023 (2)
- February 2019 (1)
- July 2019 (1)
- October 2019 (1)
- September 2020 (1)
- March 2021 (1)
- April 2021 (1)
- June 2021 (1)
- November 2021 (1)
- December 2021 (1)
- January 2022 (1)
- February 2022 (1)
- March 2022 (1)
- May 2022 (1)
- June 2022 (1)
- July 2022 (1)
- August 2022 (1)
- September 2022 (1)
- October 2022 (1)
- February 2023 (1)
- May 2023 (1)
- September 2023 (1)
- November 2023 (1)
- February 2024 (1)