Posts by Dave Hatter
Setting Recovery Time Objectives That Fit Your Business
With ransomware and network hacks on the rise, data backup and recovery has never been more important. But how do you know what backup and recovery objectives you should set for your business? After all, the more frequently you back up, the higher your DBR and data storage costs. In this post, we’ll walk you…
Read MoreCyber Security Risks For Manufacturers: What To Look For In A Cyber Security Company
Cyber security protections are essential in the manufacturing field, possibly even more than in other industries. That’s because any threat to the way a product is made could impact product safety, and in turn, the health and safety of the people using it. Also, the manufacturing of a single device is often segmented into different…
Read MoreDearCry Ransomware & Why You Should Be on the Cloud
If your IT team hasn’t already moved you off an on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server into Exchange Online or at least very strongly recommended it, it’s time to start asking some hard questions. Even before the HAFNIUM zero-day infiltration into on-premises MS Exchange Servers was discovered, a large number of businesses had already moved to MS…
Read MoreUsing On-Premises Microsoft Exchange Server Software? Protect Your Data TODAY
If your company still has an on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server, your environment is at risk. Microsoft announced critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate patches released March 2, 2021 and is urging users to download software patches for the four vulnerabilities that were discovered. In addition, the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Emergency Directive 21-02…
Read MoreMulti Factor Authentication: What the Microsoft MFA Warning Really Means
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Options Multi-factor authentication simply means that to log in to your account you need at least two factors: something you know (like a password) and something you possess (like your smartphone). When you use your credit card at a retail store or at a gas station and you are required to enter…
Read MoreCybersecurity for Municipalities: Making Yourself a Difficult Target
Even before the COVID-19 crisis increased ransomware attacks, municipalities were prime targets. Atlanta and Baltimore are just two municipalities that had to pay hefty ransoms because their data was hacked, encrypted and made inaccessible. In fact, 2019 saw a 60 percent increase in ransomware attacks against municipalities. When a town, city or county government system…
Read MoreWhat the Chinese Network Equipment Ban Means for Your Business
The battle to ban Chinese network equipment and Chinese IT equipment is ongoing and not likely to be resolved quickly. As of the moment, there is a ban in place but it is being challenged by some states and the legal process can take years. So what does that mean for your business? What Is…
Read MoreCan’t Text or Make Calls? It Could Be SIM Jacking
You’ve probably experienced the frustration of a smartphone that suddenly dies; usually following a hard drop or software update. But what if only part of it stops working, like the ability to make phone calls and send texts? The problem might not be your phone at all, but cyberthieves who’ve stolen your phone’s identity through…
Read MoreEdge vs Chrome: What Is The Safest Browser?
What is the safest browser? Is there even a difference? When was the last time you thought about your browser? Most people don’t. They use whatever came with their computer (or smartphone or tablet). Or, maybe they tried a bunch of different ones years ago, picked one they liked and stuck with it. But the…
Read MoreWatch for COVID-19 Scams
Adding to the list of “Things We Do Not Need Right Now,” various U.S. Government agencies including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Secret Service have all advised people to beware of coronavirus and COVID-19 scams. Email and Online COVID-19 Scams Now, as…
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