Cyber Security
Download the Ransomware Response Checklist 2021
Would you know what to do if you fell victim to a ransomware attack? Download this free printable Ransomware Response Checklist that covers: Rapid response measures Analysis-based measures Business continuity measures Preventing future attacks And more! This simple one-pager is a great resource for the office. Print it and post it in a common area,…
Read More2020’s Worst Ransomware Attacks and Why Backups Should Lead the Protection in 2021
As a managed service provider, it’s heartbreaking to see the damage done by these ransomware attacks. Especially when something as simple as the right backup and recovery strategy could mitigate most attacks. Imagine what would happen if: A patient headed for a hospital for trauma or emergency care was diverted to a hospital that possibly…
Read MoreCybersecurity for Municipalities: Making Yourself a Difficult Target
As a cyber security expert and a city mayor, Intrust IT’s own Dave Hatter is in a unique position to share insights on cybersecurity for municipalities. 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…
Read MoreNew (Free) Cyber IT Security Makeover Course from Intrust IT
In this new course, we guide you through the cyber security steps you can take for your business in easy-to-follow, 3-minute videos. Start training. Can cyber IT security really be as easy as PIE? It can with a simple makeover! That’s what the new video course from Intrust IT in Cincinnati is all about. Here’s…
Read More’Tis the Season for Cyber Security: Tech Gift Ideas
Yup, it’s that time of year again and you’re wondering what to give to your employees. You could go the food route, or maybe get pens or flash drives or even portable hubs. But why not use the opportunity to show how much you value cybersecurity with one of these tech gift ideas: USB Data…
Read More6 Steps to Better Cyber Security Management for Your Business
From time to time, I give seminars called Cybersecurity in the Real World that provide attendees with steps to improve their personal cybersecurity. But the tactics I teach apply to businesses as well, and are a great starter set for businesses trying to improve their cyber security management. Step 1: Stay Up to Date Keep…
Read MoreCybersecurity vs Cyber Security? Either Way, You Need to Have It
Do you remember the old Gershwin song, a duet performed by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzergerald: “You say tomato, I say tomahto, you say potato, I say potahto…”? When it comes to IT services, it’s cybersecurity vs cyber security that makes a ruckus.
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 MoreCertified Cybersecurity Consultant Dave Hatter Earns CISSP, CCSP and Other Security Certifications
Certified Cybersecurity Consultant Dave Hatter, of Intrust IT in Cincinnati, holds four prestigious security-related IT certifications.
Read MoreMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) Guide For A COVID Work-From-Anywhere World
If you don’t have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) set up for your Microsoft 365 email account (or any email account), you need to set it up — TODAY. Email based attacks have been on the rise as data thieves are adjusting to the COVID Work-From-Anywhere culture. Even if you do currently use MFA — it’s time…
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