Tag: Business
Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
The need to safeguard sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access is always a major concern. This is especially true for companies that handle vast amounts of documents, such as personal information, financial accounts, and proprietary business resources. Different forms of cyberattacks are becoming more complex, and traditional single-factor authentication methods (e.g., passwords) seem to …
IT Leader’s Guide to Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Organizations of all sizes are being targeted by bad actors, which is why cybersecurity awareness training is more important than ever. Unfortunately, most organizations are not motivated to implement such training. Kara Sherrer, writing for TechRepublic Premium, explains what this awareness training is and the top five reasons why your company needs to implement it. …
Identity Theft Protection Policy
Help protect your employees and customers from identity theft. This customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, outlines precautions for reducing risk, signs to watch out for, and steps to take if you suspect identity theft has occurred. While such misfortune may not be 100% preventable for everyone who follows these guidelines (since …
Steam Malware Alert: PirateFi Game Spreads Vidar Infostealer
PirateFi, a Steam game, was found spreading Vidar malware, stealing user data. Steam removed it, but gamers must take urgent security steps.
Quick Glossary: Cybersecurity Attacks
It doesn’t matter whether your organization is a huge multinational business enterprise or a one-person operation. At some point, your computer networks and systems will be attacked by someone with criminal intent. Cybersecurity attacks, in all their various forms, are inevitable and relentless. This quick glossary, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, explains …
Mobile Device Computing Policy
Mobile devices are a way of life in both the consumer and business realms — and business interests must be protected where the two converge. This customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the safe and productive use of mobile devices (laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) by employees. It includes …
How to Build an Effective Security Operations Center
Taking a coordinated security approach is one way to leave no loopholes. By this, we are referring to a cybersecurity architecture that comprises a team and security components working together in sync to provide more effective security operations as opposed to the usual fragmented approach, which often leaves businesses without a coordinated response to threats. …
Quick Glossary: Malware
Malware is an insidious infection that will steal productivity from your enterprise and potentially wreak havoc on your network. To prevent and counteract malware, it’s important to know the terminology surrounding it. This list of terms, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help you grasp the vocabulary that describes malware and the …
How to Spot a Phishing Email Attempt
Phishing attacks are one of the most common types of data breach attempts, with 3.4 billion phishing emails being sent every single day, according to Splunk. Furthermore, 80% of organizations globally have reported phishing attempts that target their employees, proving just how widespread these attacks are. The rise of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools …
Securing Linux Policy
Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company business. It assumes administrative knowledge of Linux servers and/or workstation environments. Featured text from …