After a year-plus on our cyber-heels, what did we all learn? Here are 4 takeaways to strengthen security post-COVID… because the next ‘normal’ in IT Security is ours to define.
From phishing email campaigns to filched administrator credentials, we’ve seen hackers assault systems from all sides.
The world of cybersecurity after COVID-19 is sure to be a changed one. Although organizations will certainly see large-scale changes in policy and performance, an industry is only as secure as its smallest entities. Nowhere is this more evident than large chain and local pharmacies, where cybersecurity experts have turned a critical eye on pharmacy management. Although chains tend to have established measures in place for addressing cyber threats, smaller organizations and independent pharmacies can fall short. For smaller entities part of a chain, understanding and executing company policy is of the utmost importance, experts say. And for independent pharmacists looking to start up an organization of their own, hiring security firms with in-house IT security specialists will prove critical
For many, it’s a morning ritual. Come to work, grab a cup of coffee and start answering those emails. The sooner you’re caught up, the sooner you can get started on the day. Because of this, you may skim internal emails a little more quickly, only acting on what’s asked of you. After all, these work-related messages are from people you trust— right?
We’ve written a fair amount about the consistent threat ransomware poses to your business, and that’s because it’s a constantly shifting threat worthy of frequent updates. Once you think you have one attack method under wraps, another one pops up. It’s a lot like trying to plug holes in a leaky dam, desperately trying to prevent the whole thing from collapsing. Unfortunately, recent news has raised the specter of a new threat, one which could potentially have wide-reaching effects on your business. Social Media Threats Healthcare Info Security recently reported some less than ideal news: ransomware may have been found on Facebook. Facebook has disputed this claim, but reports are showing that a malicious image file is being spread through
Cyber-crime is growing at a tremendous rate. It’s become an organized big business opportunity for criminals, and is projected to grow to $600 billion this year, larger than any other form of crime. – Forbes, May 3, 2016 It may seem hard at times to keep pace with the ever-changing and emerging threats posed to your network, and by extension, to your business. The threats are constantly evolving and don’t discriminate based on the size of your business. It’s not a matter of whether your network is at risk; if you have a network, your network – and your business – are at risk. The real question that you need to answer is: are you prepared? So how do you
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