IT Strategy Essential IT Policies Every Business Should Have May 31, 2024 by Vertical Axion Reviewed by Dave Owens, CISM, vCISO at Micro Solutions Your newest hire just connected to the office Wi-Fi from a personal laptop. Someone in accounting downloaded a file-sharing app nobody approved. A former employee’s login still works three weeks after they left. None of this is malicious — it’s just what happens when a business […] Read more » Access Control Backup & Recovery Data Breach
Cybersecurity & Risk The Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses March 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion Do you run a small business? You’re probably well aware of the dangers a data breach poses to your company. Never underestimate the impact of data breaches on businesses. Then, you can stay vigilant and protect yourself. Keep reading to learn the growing danger of these attacks, the damage you can expect if you experience […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk Beware of These Hardware Security Vulnerabilities March 15, 2024 by Vertical Axion When discussing cybersecurity threats and protecting business data, many business owners instinctively think of software vulnerabilities, email phishing, DDoS attacks, and other software or network-related threats. However, with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber attackers and other bad-faith actors have more attack surfaces to target. Unfortunately, many of these attacks are successful […] Read more » Data Breach IT Risk
IT Strategy Protect Your Business From Long Recovery Times Caused by Cyber Attacks December 22, 2023 by Vertical Axion Connecting to the Internet at any time runs the risk of businesses becoming the victim of a cyberattack. The threat landscape is ever-changing. Despite the influx of cybersecurity systems to protect companies, criminals constantly find new ways to steal data. Protecting your business from ransomware, malware, phishing schemes, and other malicious threats is paramount. There’s […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk How To Protect Your Business From QR Code Phishing Attacks August 30, 2023 by Vertical Axion QR (Quick Response) codes are revolutionizing the way many businesses operate. Scanning these unique barcodes with your phone’s camera can instantly bring you to any website. While QR codes are convenient for users, they also open the door for cybercriminals to attack vulnerable people. This informative guide offers many ways to protect your business from […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk Tech-Related Risks Businesses Need to Consider August 14, 2023 by Vertical Axion As businesses use digital solutions, business owners and CEOs need to be aware of the possible risks of the tech they’ve chosen. Even though many solutions have good security features to protect their customers, you should still look at specific risks and how likely they will affect your business. Here are five chances that companies […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing
