Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss the large number of organizations in the headlines who have been hit by ransomware, the White Houses recent memo to private organizations on what they can do to prevent being a victim of a ransomware attack as well as today's launch of Amazon's Sidewalk wireless mesh service.

For more IT tips go to:

> www.OptricsInsider.com

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

0:18 - Today's 3 topics

0:37 - Topic 1: Ransomware Headlines

2:10 - Topic 2: White House Ransomware Memo

11:39 - Topic 3: Amazon Launches Sidewalk

22:09 - Closing remarks

Ransomware headlines:

> FBI Statement on JBS Cyberattack

> NY & Mass. Transportation Providers Targeted in Recent Attacks

> Unauthorized access to Fujifilm servers

> Sturdy Memorial Hospital - Notice of Data Security Incident

White House Memo: Advice to Private Sector on Protection from Ransomware:

> Memo: What We Urge You to Do to Protect Against the Threat of Ransomware [PDF Download]

> Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: Ransomware Guidance and Resources

Good Security Habits:

> Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: Security Tip (ST04-003)

Security Awareness Training Options to Train Your Staff on What Not to Click:

[KnowBe4] - www.Optrics.com/KnowBe4

[Curricula] - www.Optrics.com/partners/Curricula

How to Stay Safe Against Phishing Attacks & Social Engineering with Mike Brill from KnowBe4:

> www.YouTube.com/watch?v=kRM9rd_zj9o

Learn More About How to Test the Security of Your Network with a Penetration Test:

> www.Optrics.com/partners/Foresite

Amazon Sidewalk is Going Live Next Week:

> How to disable Amazon Sidewalk (and why you should do it) 

> How Amazon Sidewalk Works—and Why You May Want to Turn It Off

> Amazon Sidewalk goes live tomorrow, here’s why you shouldn’t be scared