Data Security

Video conferencing platform Zoom has been crowded with the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the adoption of social distancing measures. Criminal cyber activity has grown alongside Zoom’s burgeoning user base. By far the most common issue for those attending virtual meetings is something called “Zoombombing,” where rowdy meeting crashers create chaos during meetings, letting loose a barrage of NSFW...

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The more you can do to safeguard your company against cyberattacks and employee error, the better you will fare in the coming years. Cyber insurance is still evolving, and as such you can still get good deals even if your cybersecurity is not completely up to snuff. But for those who get in front of the issues facing companies...

  Secure Your Router: If you’re still using your router’s manufacturer default password, it’s past time for a change. Your password should be include letters, numbers and special characters in a combination you haven’t used on other accounts. You can also create an extra firewall by configuring your router to block unwanted incoming internet traffic.  Secure Your Webcam: If...

As more employees are working remotely in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are being targeted by an increasing number of phishing campaigns.  Follow these five tips to keep your email and your business cybersecure: Don’t send sensitive information via email: Email is convenient and universal, but it’s not an especially secure way to send information. Avoid sending sensitive...

Covid-19 is increasing the number of employees working from home, and more businesses are relying on video conferences as a means of keeping in regular communication.  Follow these tips to make sure your webcam isn’t compromising your privacy and your data: Unplug/disable your camera when it’s not in use: If you’re using an external camera, don’t just turn it off...

With businesses sending employees to work from home in the wake of Covid-19, the cybersecurity of their home offices has become paramount. One of the best ways to keep employee and business data protected is by having them connect via Virtual Private Network.  Here are five ways VPNs can keep remote employees secure. Better Network and Firewall Protection: By routing...

Home routers are typically an easy point of entry for hackers looking for sensitive data. With more employees working remotely, it’s now more important than ever to make sure their routers, and by proxy your company’s data, are protected.  Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default...

With companies telling their employees to stay home to slow the spread of Covid-19, many are holding meetings remotely. Here’s what to look for when choosing a videoconferencing platform: End-to-end encryption: This makes it harder to intercept any potentially sensitive information being discussed. Attendance via PIN: The only attendees allowed into a meeting should be issued a personal identification...

The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has created a massive strain on hospitals and medical facilities. In response to this, many medical professionals are taking elective and non-life-threatening appointments online. “We’re really ramping up telehealth, especially for elderly patients to limit their exposure, while still taking care of their medical needs,” says Dr. Brian Christine, an Alabama-based surgeon. “The current pandemic is pushing...