Posts by Dave Hatter

Virtually every day there’s a new headline about novel cyber threats, government security breaches and municipal government cyber attacks that lead to theft of money, theft of data, and critical outages.  While it’s tempting to bury your head in the sand, thinking “This will never happen to us,” we can tell you from decades of…

Subpar security is one of the biggest threats to businesses in today’s world. Understanding the importance of cybersecurity and debunking common cybersecurity myths is crucial in safeguarding your business from potential threats.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the misconceptions and how to address them effectively. Myth #1: Cybersecurity isn’t my responsibility. Reality:…

In cyber security, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like “exploit,” “vulnerability,” “hacking” and “cracking” used interchangeably. But what is an exploit vs vulnerability, and what do these terms mean?  As an expert managed service provider, we believe it’s essential to shed light on these terms, as clarity is the first step in protecting your…

We have good news and bad news. The bad news is cybercrime is on the rise, and cybercriminals get the valuable intel they use to breach your company via the cycle of social engineering attacks.  The good news?  You don’t have to be an expert on social engineering attacks to protect your business. Our expert…

Social engineering is the primary cause of cyberattacks today, so it is critical to keep your team informed of the latest social engineering threat trends. Cyber thieves are leveraging these trends to directly commit fraud, harvest credentials or install malware.  Despite the best efforts of your company’s workers, cybercriminals continue to steal, defraud and ransom…