Data encryption is a way to keep your data safe by changing it from plain text to ciphertext. Encrypted data can be accessed by someone who has an encryption key and decrypted data can be accessed with a decryption key. Unencrypted data remains a liability and cyber risk for organizations in the event that a ransomware gang steals their data and publishes it online.

YOUR CHECKLIST TO STAYING CYBERSAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Before jumping head-first into the holiday season, be sure to consult the holiday checklist provided to ensure you make cybersafe decisions.

Did you know that 91% of cyber attacks are spear-phishing attacks? This makes them the most dangerous threat to individuals and organizations alike. In this blog, we define what spear phishing and whaling are, how to recognize a potential attack and how to protect yourself and your organization.

Are you being bombarded with phishing emails? Are you worried even the most basic phish can infiltrate your organization? In this blog, we explain how social engineering works, how cybercriminals target your emotions and how to spot a potential phish.

A zero-day vulnerability is a software security flaw that is known to the software vendor but doesn’t have a patch in place to fix the flaw and can be exploited by cybercriminals

Online services require different usernames, passwords and security questions. Managing all these credentials can be challenging, even for SMBs.

That’s why 70% of Beauceron Platform users prefer Single Sign-On (SSO) as opposed to manually entering their credentials each time they log into the Platform.

SSO speeds up the process of authentication without compromising security measures. Once SSO is enabled – forget about it! The heavy lifting is no longer on SOC’s shoulders and is the responsibility of a third-party authenticator or identity provider.

Did you know that 85% of phishing attacks are happening over SMS messaging, gaming, social and productivity apps and over the phone? Continue reading to find out how you can protect yourself from smishing and vishing attacks and what to do if you’ve fallen for one.