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How to Create Your School Cyber-Threat Strategy
Cyber-threats are on the rise in our school districts, which often lack the resources to protect themselves, the training to use the resources they have effectively, and even the knowledge to identify which resources are needed. We wrote about the … Read More ›
Cyber Incidents for K-12 are Rising. Is Your Student Data Vulnerable?
Data leaks are becoming so commonplace it seems like we’re almost becoming immune to them. Another ransomware attack on a business. Another virus crippling a network. Another identity theft scam. But then something happens that shakes us up and reminds … Read More ›
Is Your Cisco Network Hardware Leaving You Vulnerable?
Recently, Cisco Systems made the news, but not the sort of news any Internet-related business wants to make. Their network hardware was hijacked, and hundreds of thousands of their customers were victims. As this blog post from Kaspersky Labs reported … Read More ›
The Growing Threat of IoT
Just a few years ago the idea of someone hacking into your organization’s network through your HVAC system, or through an employee’s watch would have been ridiculous. But now? Welcome to IoT, or the Internet of Things, a somewhat casual … Read More ›
The Newest Cyberthreat: Cryptojacking
Cryptocurrency, and in particular Bitcoin, has been in and out of the news recently as the volatility in its value elevates investment fortunes one week and then sinks back down to earth the next. With the rise of this unregulated … Read More ›
Owt trap, noitneverp ssol atad fo tra eht dna noitpyrcne (Encryption and the Art of Data Loss Prevention, Part Two)
With cyberthreats on the rise, and hackers becoming more sophisticated, strategies to protect your files are critical—and encryption is a tool too important to ignore. In our last post, we explained the basics and importance of data encryption. Now, we … Read More ›
Cybersecurity Business Risk Discussion
Single Path, in conjunction with Cisco, recently hosted a presentation by renowned cyber security expert Bryce Austin. Bryce shared his experiences while at Target during their breach. The discussion also included valuable information on creating a cohesive tactical plan for … Read More ›
Noitneverp ssol atad fo tra eht dna noitpyrcne. (Encryption and the Art of Data Loss Prevention)
Technology brings your staff closer, enables the sharing of files and information, and even allows off-site employees to work seamlessly together. But that convenience comes with a cost—with connectivity comes risk; with innovation comes vulnerabilities. Networks can be hacked, data … Read More ›
Phishing Part Two: Six More Techniques Hackers are Using to Steal Your Information
In the first part of this two-part post, we detailed some of the most common phishing techniques currently used by hackers, including email phishing, smishing and content spoofing. Here are some additional schemes you should be aware of. Spear Phishing … Read More ›
Phishing Part One: Six Techniques Hackers are Using to Steal Your Information
While you’re reading this blog, hackers are thinking of ways to steal passwords and personal information. Your passwords and personal information. They may use that data for themselves, or sell it on the open market. As we detailed in our … Read More ›