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How hackers could get into your business

Various groups and individuals try to get employees of businesses to install spyware, adware, malware, or viruses on their computing devices, like laptops, notebooks, and desktop computers. These devices are vulnerable because they run complex operating systems that aren’t walled off like mobile devices. Here are some frequented points of entry into company networks. Network …

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Is your guest network exposing you to hackers?

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WiFi is an essential part of our everyday lives in today’s interconnected world. Offering WiFi is considered a courtesy to your customers, and in some cases, necessary for vendors or other guests who may be meeting at your office. This begs the question: should you implement guest WiFi at your office, and is it safe for …

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Why VPN no longer has a place in a secure work environment

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In light of the shift to remote work, businesses need to make sure their employees can easily, reliably, and securely access the data and applications they need to be productive from anywhere. Of course, this is easier said than done. IT support teams and administrators are under more pressure to support a variety of devices ranging from …

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The trend toward a Zero Trust model for security

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More businesses are relying on zero trust security, a continuous process of validating the identity and access privileges of users in a network at every access point. Key points we'll discuss A zero trust architecture offers the flexibility to safely manage security across complex cloud environments, regulatory requirements and workflows. It’s too labor-intensive to maintain …

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Meeting backup requirements for cyber insurance coverage

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Understand the changing cyber insurance landscape The prevalence of ransomware has had a devastating impact on businesses over the past few years, with insurance underwriters seeing increasingly large ransomware payouts. As a result, some core cyber security hygiene fundamentals are being required by insurers to qualify for coverage. Find out if your business would qualify …

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Applying for cyber insurance? Here’s what you need to know

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Everything you need to know to apply for cyber insurance and protect your business against cyber threats In today’s business environment, there are many cyber risks that could put your company’s computer systems or valuable data in jeopardy. Ransomware, cyberattacks, and breaches of security are on the rise and more consequential than ever, and cyber …

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How to qualify for cyber insurance

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Cyber insurance coverage requirements More risk means tighter qualifications and higher premiums when it comes to insurance — cyber insurance is no different. The past few years have seen enormous increases in cybercrime and, not surprisingly, skyrocketing claims. Plus, many companies may be surprised to learn their insurer is no longer including cyber coverage in …

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What is Endpoint Security? How it works and why it’s important

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What is Endpoint Security? Endpoints can serve as doorways for cybercriminals to gain access to a company’s network. As companies grow and connect more devices to their network, the risk of a cyberattack also increases proportionally. That’s why businesses should monitor all their endpoints for anomalies and suspicious behavior in order to contain threats before …

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What is Endpoint Management?

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Endpoint Security Management The more endpoint devices connect to a corporate network, the more avenues cybercriminals have to infiltrate that network. Endpoint security management is a software approach, typically centralized, that enables network administrators to identify and manage end users’ device access—even employees’ personal devices—over the corporate network. Examples of endpoint security management include, but …

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How healthcare organizations handle endpoint management

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Today, many healthcare organizations are already using many endpoint devices, such as blood pressure monitors, IV pumps, electrocardiogram and MRI machines, and implanted defibrillators. Other commonly found devices include printers, the imaging suite, biomedical devices, and IoT devices. The increase in the number of devices has made it more difficult for IT departments to manage. …

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