Author Archives: Josh Nadeau

Millions Lost in Minutes — Mitigating Public-Facing Attacks

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In recent years, many high-profile companies have suffered destructive cybersecurity breaches. These public-facing assaults cost organizations millions of dollars in minutes, from stock prices to media partnerships. Fast Company, Rockstar, Uber, Apple and more have all been victims of these costly and embarrassing attacks. The total average cost of a data breach has increased by […]

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What Online Gaming Cheats Teach Us About Cybersecurity

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When you play a video game, you probably want to win, or at least show off real skill. Cheaters make it a lot less fun, according to a recent Irdeto Global Gaming Survey. It says 60% of all online video game players across the globe have had their gaming time negatively impacted by cheaters. These […]

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93% of Organizations Have Network Vulnerabilities: Here’s How to Beat the Odds

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Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle, and the latest figures from penetration testers prove that the fight is far from over. According to Positive Technologies, 93% of all networks are open to breaches due to common vulnerabilities. However, there are proactive steps business owners can take to stay on the right side of that ratio. Take […]

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Exploring the Costs, Risks and Causes of a Government Data Breach

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In nearly every part of the world, people associate the word ‘government’ with order. Government services bring societal order, economic stability and security at all levels. However, the past decade of data breaches has challenged this. Federal and local governments battle worldwide breaches and cyber attacks. Data security flaws have been so pervasive in public […]

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Passwordless Authentication Is Here: What Do You Need to Know?

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Passwords are becoming a dying breed. In a recent article from Microsoft, they announced that they are putting aside their decades-old practice of forcing users to sign in with a password to use the business and personal applications suite — one of the most popular software packages on earth. Passwordless authentication is becoming the new […]

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Banking and Finance Data Breaches: Costs, Risks and More To Know

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As each year passes, cybersecurity becomes more important for businesses and agencies of every size, in nearly every industry. In 2020, ransomware cases grew by 150%, and every 39 seconds, a new attack is launched somewhere on the web. A data breach also causes rising costs in banking and finance. What Happens in a Banking […]

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Cyber Extortion: What You Need to Know in 2021

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Over the years, the term ransomware has taken on a new meaning for many businesses and local governments. This used to be considered a relatively new and emerging form of malware. Now, attackers have transformed it into a sophisticated and aggressive form of cyber extortion. Businesses feel the impact of ransomware globally. Their leaders need to be […]

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Intro to DevSecOps: Why Integrated Security is Key in 2021

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The unprecedented events of 2020 only accelerated the adoption of cloud-based business models. These highly scalable solutions and services have made work easier for employees calling in from home. However, the drastic increase in internet and application usage last year highlighted the importance of improved security measures. That’s where DevSecOps comes in.  DevSecOps has never […]

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Disaster Recovery Plan Template: 8 Key Steps for Businesses

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The recent pandemic has shown that disruptions in daily business can happen quickly and without warning. Whether as a result of a pandemic, natural disaster or network disruptions due to cybersecurity incidents, you need to ensure that your business can keep running through operational difficulties. One way to help your business keep going is by developing a […]

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