Reasons To Consider A Zero-Trust Model For Your Business The Zero-Trust Model is an increasingly popular security strategy for businesses of all sizes. This model is based on the principle that no user or device should be automatically trusted, whether inside or outside a network. Instead, every access request must be verified and authenticated before […]
Do I need Cybersecurity Insurance?
Cybersecurity has become the hot topic of 2020, and soon to roll over into 2021. While many were talking about the cyber-attacks occurring all over the world and increasing by more than 800% in the U.S., another topic just as important was being over-looked. Cybersecurity Insurance. Cybersecurity Insurance You heard about the cyber-attacks and data […]
Why are Hackers Attacking Companies?
You may work at a small, local bakery that offers deliveries and wonder “why do I need cybersecurity insurance or pay an outside firm to watch for cyber attacks?” or “why would a hacker want to attack my company? I’m just a baker”. But the reality is that hackers do not care what your company […]
The Impact of 5G on the Average Consumer
The discussion of 5G has been around since 2016 and begun implementation in 2018. It is being touted as “the next big thing” and is supposed to provide incredible speeds of data-sending, increasing the interconnection between devices and networks, and removes the data strain by sending information through a connection of network devices instead of […]
Differences between Ethical Hacking and Hacking
You’ve likely heard about “hacking” or “being hacked”, but have you ever heard about “ethical hacking”? If so, do you know the difference between hacking and ethical hacking? Ethical hacking has become an increasingly key part of cybersecurity, as it is one form of defense from cyber attacks due to the ability to identify weaknesses […]
4 Basics Things to Know about Cyber Security
It is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October, Slamm will be posting about the importance of cybersecurity and what you need to know. We will discuss areas like 5G, cybersecurity in healthcare, and how to implement cybersecurity tips at home and at work. #1 – What is Cyber Security? Cyber Security has […]
How to Implement Cyber Hygiene During COVID-19
Since the Work from Home (WFH) orders in March, there has been a drastic increase in cyber attacks on companies and individuals. The FBI reported that cyberattack claims have increased to more than 4,000 a day. The cybersecurity firm MonsterCloud reported that ransomware attacks have increased 800% since the start of the pandemic. The most […]
Top 5 Reasons to Join IT Professionals
There are numerous articles discussing the rapid explosion of IT jobs and the lack of IT career professionals. Several note the reasoning as to why this is and the current trends in the IT field, but have rarely discussed what the benefits of joining the IT field entail. Here 5 reasons to enter the IT […]
How to Protect Your Smartphone from Hackers
As we have seen a drastic rise in hackers accessing multi-national corporations’ databases, it is easy to suspect that the everyday person’s phone could be the next target. Not too long ago, Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked to extract incriminating information on him. Who is to say that others’ phones won’t be attacked? Recently, its […]
What is Malware? Things You Need To Know
You have been hearing about the latest attacks on well-known companies and how their data was hacked. The terms “malware” and “ransomware” are often thrown around, but what is malware and ransomware? Are they the same thing? Are they completely different? These are the things you need to know. Malware is the umbrella term for […]
