Security Insights

It's the most wonderful time of the year..for cyber attacks

The holidays are a time of joy, peace, and let's face it - a lot of online shopping. It's the time when millions of people get excited about buying new things online—and that excitement can make us forget to be vigilant about the security threats lurking in cyberspace.

The need for regular software updates and patch management to prevent vulnerabilities

Patch management is a critical part of maintaining the security and stability of a business's IT systems and networks. It is an important practice that can help businesses to protect their assets, avoid costly downtime, meet regulatory requirements, and protect against ransomware attacks.

The role of employee education in preventing cyber attacks

As the threat of cyber attacks continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses and organizations to take steps to protect themselves. One of the most effective ways to do this is by educating employees about cyber security.

The Holiday Scams are Upon Us

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and with that come the annual holiday-themed scams. As the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals start rolling in, so do these intricate phishing campaigns. And if you are not prepared, your personal information could be compromised or your business operations could be affected.

Every Month is Cyber Security Awareness Month

With the increase in cyber attacks, it’s more important than ever to keep your data secure. Whether you are a small business owner, a home user or an IT professional, keeping up with the latest cyber security threats and best practices will help you prevent an attack on your organization or computer.

5 Tips for Keeping Your Trades and Contracting Business Secure

The 5 truths about Email Security

Email security is one of the biggest areas of concern for organizations now. At any given time, more than half a billion people are checking their email accounts, which means that any organization has a good chance of being the target of an email attack. In fact, it's known that 90% of all cyber attacks within an organization's network originate from the email vector, so it's not just about protecting your servers from external threats but also making sure employees don't unwittingly compromise company data through human error. That is why it's important to have a comprehensive approach to email security that includes both technology and process controls with real-time alerts swirled into the mix. With Cyber Unit's enterprise-grade and AI-Powered Email Protection, you can focus on your business operations.

Keeping it simple and secure with Microsoft Teams

In recent months, many companies have had to adopt to a remote workforce environment. Many different solutions have been gaining popularity for video calling, meetings, chat, and collaboration.

Should you be using Zoom for your business?

With their fast, easy, efficient, free services, Zoom has become one of the top applications for video communications with over 300 million daily users. Zoom’s popularity, however, has led them to be a big target for hackers and it has also revealed a lot of security issues associated with the application.

Everything you need to know about CDAP

With the increasing number of businesses moving towards automating their operations, a large number of SMEs have experienced a decelerated growth rate due to lack of such resources. To bridge this increasing gap, CDAP has come up with two separate funding components: Grow your Business Online and Boost your Business Technology

Why Adding A Pin To Your Cellular Account Could Prevent A Breach In Your Online Systems

These days, a lot of personal information such as names, email addresses, birthdays, partial SIN numbers, and much more can be leaked and sold on the dark web. This allows cybercriminals to buy information about you and to use that to access your systems and information.

How to secure confidential information in your business

When people talk about spring cleaning, they're usually referring to the sprucing and polishing that happens after a long winter. But while you've been busy dusting and scrubbing, hackers have been scanning your network for poorly secured data. Don't wait until it's too late. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you'll protect your company's information in 2022.