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The most important cybersecurity lessons of 2021

Online Computers

The previous year saw many significant cybersecurity events. Here are some of the biggest and most important cybersecurity lessons we have learned from 2021: Remote endpoints need to be secured. It’s therefore critical that your security team has an effective response plan in place if the company’s defenses fail.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices. Did you know, however, that two thirds of SMBs experienced a cybersecurity attack within the last year 1 ? SMBs are less likely to report cybersecurity breaches to law enforcement, making them less risky targets for cybercriminals. READ TIME: 4 MIN.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

July 28, 2021. 7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails. Too often cybersecurity is viewed as an IT cost rather than a business requirement. Like we said, cybersecurity is everyone’s problem, and yet, it still fails. Here are seven reasons why your business’ cybersecurity is not up to snuff. . READ TIME: 5 MIN.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. These tips were developed by the SIA CAB during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 as part of SIA’s efforts to promote responsible connectivity and encourage SIA members to strengthen their cybersecurity postures.

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The Best Risk Management Courses on Udemy to Consider for 2021

Solutions Review

The 6 Best Risk Management Courses on Coursera for 2021 … March 16, 2021 Best Practices. TITLE: Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers. Dion guides his students through the foundations of risk management, particularly with regard to cybersecurity and information technology. You May Also Like.

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Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?

NexusTek

Similarly, if other parties in your ecosystem have lax security, they place your business at risk—even if your own cybersecurity is excellent. Managing Cyber Risk in Your Business Ecosystem To effectively manage cyber risk in our digital world, you need to evaluate not only your own cybersecurity posture but third parties’ as well.

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

NexusTek

The Facts: Financial Services Industry and Cyber Threats Year after year, cybersecurity research reveals the ugly facts. Ransomware attacks plagued the industry in 2021, with 74% of financial services institutions reporting attacks 3. And when it happens, a ready-to-implement plan will be of the utmost importance.