Top 5 Mistakes in a WordPress Security Audit
When’s the last time you completed a WordPress security audit for your website? For many, the answer is never. WordPress is the most popular website builder out there – so many assume its security features are top notch and unhackable. This isn’t really the case! More and more, we are seeing exploitable vulnerabilities in WordPress […]
MDM for Small Business: 4 Best Practices
Choosing an MDM for small business doesn’t need to be complicated or a hassle. There are many solutions to choose from, including some solutions built right into Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Based on our work with clients, we recognize there is a lot of confusion about mobile security and mobile device management (MDM). Here’s […]
How do I find all programs on my computer? 3 important reasons to do this today!
When working with clients on cybersecurity tasks, or addressing security vulnerabilities, they sometimes ask, “how do I find all programs on my computer?” The good news is you don’t need to be an IT professional to see all of the programs on your computer. The bad news is you probably have no idea how many […]
4 Vendor Risk Management Best Practices
In this article, we will share some of our vendor risk management best practices for information security. It’s important to have a methodical approach to determine the risk level of your vendors. Why? If your vendors don’t have strong security, YOU don’t have strong security. Why should you follow our Vendor Risk Management Best Practices? […]
SEC Books & Records: Retention Requirements for Investment Advisers
As a company that works with investment advisors to improve their cybersecurity, the subject of SEC books and records retention requirements may seem a little odd. But it is a topic that comes up frequently with current clients and prospects. One area we like to focus on is cloud services security. Are your email accounts […]
Recognize, Prevent, and Report Phishing
Phishing scams can cripple an organization – so it’s important to know how to recognize, prevent, respond, and report phishing. You may think phishing scams are obvious, but this is simply not the case. Phishing scams can be incredibly convincing. This article will dive into some typical phishing red flags, our best phishing prevention tips, […]
Why are firewalls important? Plus 2 key reasons they won’t stop all cyberattacks
Why are firewalls important and do you need one for your small or midsized business? That’s probably the question that led you to this article. Here’s the thing – firewalls are critical security tools, but they are not the only thing you need to stop all cyberattacks. We’ll explain more in the article below. What […]
Mac Security Guide: 10 Best Practices for Small Businesses
If you’re wondering how to improve your Mac security, you’ve come to the right place. Macs have excellent security settings, but unfortunately they aren’t always turned on by default. Below are our top 10 best practices for Mac security for small businesses, and lucky for you, you don’t need to be an IT professional to […]
EDR vs. Antivirus: 5 Common Questions
What are the differences between EDR vs. antivirus? Does your company need one of these solutions or both? These are common questions we receive quite frequently. You will see in this article there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It will depend on your industry, company size, device usage and more. Recently, we’ve been having this conversation […]