Unpacking Statement by President Biden on Nation's Cybersecurity
President Biden issued a statement on March 21st urging organizations to harden their defenses immediately in response to the unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia and their threat to conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States. The statement includes a fact sh…
What is Block and Tackle in Cybersecurity?
In the wake of the recent ransomware attack on the San Francisco 49ers, it's a bit "on the nose" to explain block and tackle cybersecurity. But as ransomware groups are becoming more professionalized in how they select their victims and carry out their attacks, it's urgent that e…
Be Aware of Continuing COVID-19 Scams and New Safeguards to Implement
Whenever there’s a shakeup of some sort, scammers swoop in to capitalize on our vulnerabilities. Since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have seen a shakeup in our economy, our workplaces and our lives. As a result, cybercriminals are out in force trying to prey on…
Consider a Cybersecurity Career at Marco
Cyber risk is constantly evolving and at an increasingly rapid rate. The current threat landscape—especially in the wake of incidents like Colonial Pipeline, JBS and Kaseya—have impacted cyber insurance and data security. It’s no surprise, then, that cybersecurity is one of the …
7 Common Cyber Attacks (and How to Protect & Defend your Business)
Cybersecurity is an ongoing and growing concern for businesses because cyber criminals continue to use more sophisticated tactics and disrupt organizations. As businesses become more aware of how to protect their networks, attackers find new tricks and loopholes to bypass securit…
Protect Against Cyber Threats With Business Security Best Practices
Today's businesses face an ongoing battle in protecting their organizations from cybersecurity threats. Small and medium-sized businesses across the nation continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals preying on those that don’t have a strong handle on their security. When org…
Fraud Prevention Tips for Small, Mid-Size Businesses
While national news coverage reports on large companies facing cyberattacks, what doesn’t always make the headlines is when small and mid-size businesses’ data is hacked.
How to Avoid Falling Victim to Business Identity Theft
You lock the doors to your business at night, you might have cameras to add extra security, but what steps are you taking to prevent your business from falling victim to identity theft? The first step to take so you can protect your business: “know thine enemy.” Identity theft is…
Internet Crime Report: Learn if Your Business and Employees are Vulnerable
We spend half our lives on the web these days, from uploading selfies on Instagram to accessing financial records online. A lot of important data is being shared, looked at and downloaded. All that information can easily fall into the wrong hands. According to the FBI’s 2020 In…
Six Email Security Best Practices for Businesses
In a digital world, email security is important. It has historically been the most common medium we use in everyday operations to send important information. If emails are compromised or intercepted, you could be at risk for serious repercussions. The good news is, it is possible…