As digital threats continue to rise, cybersecurity has become a major concern for higher education institutions. With a vast amount of sensitive data, colleges and universities have become prime targets for cyberattacks. Additionally, as more learning shifts online, these institutions face unique and complex cybersecurity hurdles. This article examines the current state of cybersecurity within
In today’s digital world, no organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. It is a common misconception that high-profile organizations or federal governments are the primary targets for cyber attackers. However, developments have revealed a shift in this landscape. State and local government agencies are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, demonstrating the indiscriminate nature of cyber
Did you know that nearly 9 in 10 data breaches are caused by employee mistakes? According to Stanford University researchers, 88% of data breaches start with a human error that exposes the business to security threats. Cybersecurity training is a crucial investment for any organization to equip its employees with best practices and the knowledge
Cybersecurity represents a major challenge for many nonprofit organizations, especially since they collect and store personal information about the people they serve. Despite this fact, 90% of nonprofits report that they do not provide regular staff training on cybersecurity, and 4 out of 5 lack any kind of cybersecurity plan. Leaving sensitive data at risk
Cybersecurity events continue to grow at a rapid rate, especially with the adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and advanced analytics. Unfortunately, just 16 percent of executives say that their organizations are prepared to deal with cyber risks, according to McKinsey & Company. A 2021 Cybersecurity Market Report revealed
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM) explores different cybersecurity-related themes each week. This October marks the 19th anniversary of NCAM and is expected to be one of the most comprehensive events yet. In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take time to teach employees some cybersecurity best practices to protect against online threats. Inform staff about the
In today’s sophisticated digital landscape, cybersecurity threats have evolved past traditional brute-force login attempts. Hackers are relentless in their attempts to breach business systems and manipulate employees into providing confidential information. As nearly 25 percent of business owners in the U.S. have experienced some form of cyberattack since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it
Ronnie Kurlander and Rick Arthur were interviewed for an article, Could Cyberattacks Shut Down Your Business?, published by Building Washington. The article discusses cyber risks for contractors, favorite targets of cybercriminals because they often do not make investments in technology and cybersecurity like other industries, according to the article. “Some general contractors are now trying
Cybersecurity Awareness Training: A Cost-Effective Protection Against Cyber Threats Chad Quarles, CISO/Security Advisor, was interviewed for a series of blog posts from PSA Insurance & Financial Services about basic cybersecurity best practices for small and mid-size businesses. The third installment in the series discusses the importance of cybersecurity awareness training. Here is an excerpt from
Five Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses Amid the Russia-Ukraine War With the situation between Russia and Ukraine, business leaders at organizations of all sizes should review the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidance and doing what they can to have a ‘Shield’s Up’ posture as it relates to the probability of a rapid increase
