Essential tips for making an effective disaster recovery plan

As a business owner, you know that data security is paramount. It’s therefore essential to ensure you have taken all necessary steps to protect yourself against potential data loss events, such as data breaches and natural disasters. In this essential guide, we will outline the key steps you should take in creating a disaster recovery plan (DRP). Following these can save your business from an incredibly costly catastrophe.

Is Your Network Security Decentralized?

Introduction

Decentralized cybersecurity. Centralized defense structures. What do these terms mean?

They refer to different ways you can set up your digital security defenses, monitoring and response systems. Basically they define where and how data is kept, with the goal of keeping private data secure from persistent threat actors who may break into the system.

What’s the Fuss About MFA?

Introduction

MFA, or Multi-Factor Authentication, uses multiple factors to verify a user’s identity. It is typically used in addition to a username and password to provide an extra layer of security. MFA can be used for anything, from online banking to social media accounts, and can be either hardware- or software-based.

Does password autofill make hacking easier?

Password autofill is undeniably convenient, but do you know the dangers of using this common browser feature? Here’s what you should be aware of when using it and how to secure yourself from potential cyberattacks through this feature.

The risks of password autofill

Password autofill is a convenient feature found in most browsers and password managers.

5 Seemingly Innocent Download Habits Your Employees Must STOP Now To Avoid A Ransomware Attack

Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your inbox, opening, clicking and downloading files without a care.

Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you, especially if you INVITE the hack by downloading a file that is infected with a piece of code designed to circumvent your security protocols.

Is Malware About to Get 60x Faster?

Artificial intelligence has become incredibly powerful. We can create animated avatars of ourselves with just a facial scan. A few words in the right search engine can generate beautiful imagery and art. You can even find AI to write entire book chapters (although, they don’t always make much sense).

Although we can’t replicate human motivation and inspiration, AI might have us beat in a pure battle of wits.