Cybersecurity Simplified

Fixing software bugs is critical to keeping bad actors out. It’s a continuous process called Patch Management. While its purpose is to keep systems up to date, the practice itself has not kept up with the times. Businesses have moved apps and infrastructure to the cloud, but patch management remains on-premises. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why it’s time for a Patch Management Makeover.

To pay or not to pay – that is the question when it comes to ransomware. Is it better to hold your ground and discourage future data hostage situations or pay up and cut your losses? Recently, some cyber insurance companies have switched sides in the debate, refusing to reimburse ransomware payments to cybercriminals. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss this trend and what it means for the future of cybersecurity risk strategies.

You see it in the headlines every day— ransomware attacks disrupting businesses and the economy in a broader sense. The Colonial Pipeline attack certainly got the attention of The White House and our current administration after the attack forced the company to shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline, triggering widespread fuel shortages in the Southeast. 2020 was a bad year for ransomware attacks. 2021 is already shaping out to be way worse.

The success of working from home during lockdown has caused companies to rethink “the office,” allowing both in-office and at-home work on a permanent basis. But this new hybrid workplace presents cybersecurity challenges. Not only do companies need to secure headquarters, data center and branch offices, they now need to safeguard dozens, hundreds or even thousands of endpoints used by employees working remotely. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why the New Hybrid Workplace is the Next Security Headache and what to do about it.

Cybersecurity is an IT issue, to be managed by the IT department. Right? 

Our guest on Cybersecurity Simplified, Mark Porter, CEO at High Wire Networks, will explain that’s only half true. 

In fact, Cybersecurity impacts the entire business – not only that it’s IT infrastructure works, but operational uptime, the privacy of its customer data, compliance with regulations, ability to collect revenue – even the company reputation.

Mark Porter will explain why Cybersecurity is Not Just an IT Problem, It’s a Business Problem.

When we think about automation, images of displaced factory workers often spring to mind. But automation also can be a good thing, helping people to do their jobs better and faster.

That’s the case in security operations. In fact, automation is critical to keeping up with exponentially rising treats and helping analysts respond faster.

In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ve invited a Security Operations expert to tell us how automation is the new weapon in the war on cybercrime.

The SolarWinds breach has been the big security news lately. 

It’s making headlines for many reasons:

• It’s one of the most stealthy attacks – going undetected for months
• It targeted U.S. government agencies — like the Pentagon and more – and major tech companies Microsoft, Cisco and Intel.
• Plus, it’s one of the biggest who-dun-its – no one is certain who’s to blame.

In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll get past the headlines and break down the SolarWinds Security breach. 

As if a pandemic were not enough, we’re being kicked while we’re down. Cybercriminals are exploiting our newest weakness – working from home. It’s no secret that home networks are not as secure as corporate networks, and bad actors are taking advantage of the fact and using them as a way in. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about the increased risk of remote work and what you can do to minimize it.

Believe it or not – your employees are the primary accessories to cybercrime.

Of course, it’s not (usually) intentional, but it’s true, nonetheless. 

In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how your employees are unwittingly putting your business at risk and some simple steps to stop it.

Hollywood loves to pin the takedown of the FBI computer network on a hoodie-clad teen in his parent’s basement. That’s so 1990. 

Sure, there are still hackers that fit this description, but make no mistake, cybercriminals aren’t lone wolves. They are organized and operate like any legitimate business.

In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about who we’re actually up against in the fight against cybercrime.