We have had our eye on the increased targeting of #SMBs by hackers for a while now. An alarming statistic: 60% of SMBs that become victims of a #cyberattack are forced to close within 6 months. SMBs need to increase their cybersecurity posture. ow.ly/3M9i50IGJBp

If you haven’t utilized penetration testing as part of your cybersecurity, you should have a look at this article. It’s a nice breakdown of how 5 common #pentesting frameworks work to find vulnerabilities in your system. securityboulevard.com/2022/03/what-y…

As we work to increase female representation in tech, it’s helpful to be reminded of the women who have blazed trails in the past. This is a great assembly of women who made significant contributions in #STEM. ow.ly/W18950IGJNg

Penetration testing is no longer an optional addition to an organization’s #cybersecurity plan. For industries like healthcare and finance, it is now required to meet compliance regulations. Here are some key things you need to know: ow.ly/jGXb50IGJS0

This author’s perspective on understanding servant leadership to include the entire organization is thought-provoking: “By expanding our company’s purpose, we will be able to have a greater impact on our communities and their futures.” ow.ly/QXKS50IGK3e

Research cited in this article indicates that nearly half of people working from home during the pandemic were victims of a #cybercrime. Regardless of a return to the office or continued remote work, the expanded threat landscape is here to stay. ow.ly/4uVS50IGKnz

As we become wise to their ways, hackers develop new attack strategies. A new #phishing attack strikes where defenses are low – an existing, legitimate email thread. If in doubt, don’t click the link! ow.ly/KHGQ50IGKqT

Building trust can be challenging even when communication takes place in person, but it requires even more effort when teams are working remotely. This article offers ideas for trust-building at a distance. ow.ly/VqyY50IGKrU

How confident are you that your mobile phone is secure? Considering cell phone #malware attacks are up 500%, we should all be concerned. The most common way in for hackers? Unsolicited text messages with a link. ow.ly/nbxK50IGKvG

No one is oblivious to the vast array of #cybersecurity threats anymore. Why then, are most organizations dismissing one highly-effective part of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy? Read this to find out: ow.ly/6p2I50IGKwL

There are multiple options when it comes to choosing an anti-malware solution, and without years of expertise, the decision can be difficult. Here’s a good look at two of the most common options: Malwarebytes and ESET. ow.ly/Gauw50IGKxI

In an industry where women are already vastly underrepresented, the need for female #cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. How have you been creative in your recruiting? ow.ly/4UFL50IGKym

Great insights about what coming at us on the #cybersecurity front. “hackers are using various technologies to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks.” Ihttps://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk-and-resilience/our-insights/cybersecurity-trends-looking-over-the-horizon

“90% of cyber-attacks start with phishing" Make sure to implement #cybersecurity best practices and to educate your staff about them, and why strict compliance with them is essential. These three policies are a good place to start. ow.ly/Rfyj50IGKH3

It’s great to see that the expected percentage of successful #cyberattacks will decrease, but with ransomware-as-a-service demand on the rise, and the total number of attempted attacks increasing, now is no time to let our guard down. ow.ly/UWve50IGKII

Be extra vigilant when communicating with a prospective client who reached out via your website contact form. Hackers are finding ways to engage using your websites forms. Shortly thereafter, a malicious email will arrive in your inbox. ow.ly/gTXz50IGONk

Need more evidence that the future is in the cloud? “A global survey of 1,600 enterprise IT decision-makers found more than half are working for organizations that plan to eliminate the use of data centers over the next two years.” ow.ly/9RlG50IGOWQ

Despite some challenges to securing applications in the cloud, it is often the most secure place for them. But compromised credentials can still be an easy point of entry for a #cyberattack. ow.ly/Mum550IGOYe

Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just happen naturally. It requires planning and implementing strategies that are designed to achieve goals. This is work we all need to get behind. ow.ly/1vtf50IGP0Z

Are you a business needing to fill remote position but unsure on how to go about hiring the right person? Check out this great #Forbes read on best practices when hiring remote employees. ow.ly/m6Am50IGP2r