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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

If you’re finding the prospect of staying ahead of cybercriminals overwhelming, you’re in good company: 88% of SMB leaders view their businesses as vulnerable to cybercrime 3. Patches and updates are routinely required to address known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can target. Vulnerability Scanning. Why Is This Important?

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

July 28, 2021. Without an accurate inventory of assets, patches and updates go unmonitored , increasing the vulnerabilities of such endpoints. Instead of just installing software and calling it a day, companies must conduct proactive preventative measures, including frequent infrastructure penetration tests and vulnerability scans.

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Cyber Security: 8 Steps to Cyber Resilience

NexusTek

July 7, 2021. Vulnerability Assessment Perform a comprehensive analysis of business assets to identify gaps or weaknesses that cyber criminals can exploit. Use tools and techniques, including infrastructure penetration testing, to scan for vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact. READ TIME: 4 MIN. Cybersecurity.

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Money at Risk: Finance & Data Security in the Digital Age

NexusTek

Ransomware attacks plagued the industry in 2021, with 74% of financial services institutions reporting attacks 3. From 2021 to 2022, DDoS attacks on financial services companies rose 22% year-over-year, making the industry the most frequently targeted for this type of attack 5,6. 2021, June 22). link] Contreras, W.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, in addition to having a clear strategy and response plan, it is essential to identify the most vulnerable populations and hazard areas, and to have a strong framework for coordination among emergency management and public health agencies.

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