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Do you have staff working from home? Of late, due to the Coronavirus crisis, a lot of businesses shifted to the remote working environment. While it raises some data security concerns, they can be overcome by following a few best practices.Formulate rulesYou can start by formulating rules that define the extent and manner in which personal devices may be used...

27 Oct

Multi-Factor Authentication 101

in Data Security

You have probably already come across the term multi-factor authentication. The concept is not new, but has caught on really quick of late. In this post, we will discuss what multi-factor authentication is and why you should be adopting it. What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication is basically the use of more than one credential to gain access to data. It is...

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20 Oct

Creating an Effective Business Continuity Plan

in Data Security

An effective business continuity plan is crucial for any business to survive unexpected emergencies. Here's what a comprehensive plan should cover:...

29 Sep

Social media at work what could go wrong?

As a business, there is no doubt today that you need to make your presence felt on major social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. But social media also exposes you to cybercriminals. In this post we talk about the steps you can take to ensure your social media account doesn’t become a gateway for cybercriminals to...

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08 Sep

How Safe is Your Data When Your Staff Works from Home?

in Data Security, Work From Home

The Coronavirus crisis has changed the world as we know it. With social distancing, lockdowns, and work from home becoming the new normal, cybercriminals are exploiting the situation to their gains. This blog discusses how the cybercrime landscape is likely to shape up in the current and post-pandemic world, and how businesses can safeguard themselves against it with better cybersecurity when staff works from home.

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06 Jun

Contact Centers: How to Avoid Falling Victim to Ransomware

Contact centers – the modern-day version of call centers that handle email, texting and chat, and other app communication alongside calling – are a critical part of customer relations, marketing, and sales for many businesses and organizations. Due to the amount of information they have on individuals, from contact information to billing, they are often a target by hackers. While...

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23 May

Ransomware Attacks are Increasing Against Established Organizations

When it comes to ransomware, this cyberattack scheme isn't new, but it has become increasingly common over the past several years. Many of the viruses lurking out there steal data to be used for nefarious purposes, with the goal having long been to access important financial and personal data that can be sold off. Not ransomware. Ransomware generally does not...

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09 May

Three Responses After a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware is a type of computer virus that kidnaps your data and holds it hostage for money. It has become increasingly common, attacking governments and all manner of business as well as non-for profit institutions. If you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of a ransomware attack, there are basically only three options open to you. What to Do After...

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25 Apr

Ransomware and Disaster Recovery Plans

in Back Up and Recovery, Data Security