Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Small Businesses | Lucidum®
Small businesses are an essential part of the economy, and they face unique cybersecurity challenges. In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes are at risk of cyberattacks, and small businesses are no exception. In fact, small businesses are often seen as easier targets for cybercriminals, because they have fewer resources to dedicate to cybersecurity. […]
The Risks and Rewards of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is an attractive way for businesses to store and manage data. With access to data from anywhere with an internet connection, cloud computing offers organizations flexibility and convenience that was once impossible. However, along with cloud computing comes new security risks. In this article, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing and […]
The Importance of Patch Management in Cybersecurity: Best Practices and Strategies
Applying the latest security patches to software and systems is essential for ensuring the security and protection of sensitive data. Unpatched systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks and can lead to serious security breaches. In today’s increasingly digital world, organizations must understand the importance of patch management and adopt best practices and strategies for keeping software […]
How to Secure Your Remote Workforce: Best Practices for Managing Cybersecurity Risks
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive shift in the way we work, with millions of employees now working from home full-time or part-time. This new reality creates a challenge for organizations, including ensuring the security of sensitive data and maintaining business continuity. The biggest challenge posed by remote work is cybersecurity, because employees now access […]
The Importance of Employee Training in Cybersecurity: Best Practices and Strategies
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for organizations of all sizes, and it is becoming increasingly important as technology continues to evolve and cyber threats become more sophisticated. Although organizations invest in firewalls, antivirus software, and other security measures, the most significant vulnerability in any organization are its employees. This is why employee training is crucial […]
The Essential Questions Every CISO Must Be Prepared to Address
Security is a critical aspect of any business. Security helps businesses effectively manage resources and keep the organization safe. To uncover the information required for successful security, we conducted a poll among some of our top security experts and engineering leaders. We asked the question, “What are the top questions you need to answer about […]
Cybersecurity: Reflections and Insights from 2022
As we move into 2023, it is worthwhile to take a step back and reflect on the lessons learned from the past year. With the help of hundreds of IT and security professionals, we gained valuable insights into the challenges, discoveries, strategies, and priorities that businesses face when managing and securing assets and reducing their […]
History of Cybersecurity: How It Started, and How It’s Changed
Many of the top cybersecurity issues of today are reflected in the history of cybersecurity’s past. We may think of computers as primitive before the era of smartphones, but the truth is that many of the current challenges existed as far back as the 1970’s. Before the internet there was ARPANET, and before hackers could […]
10 Biggest Threats to Cybersecurity in 2022
Every year, cybersecurity threats evolve alongside the technologies and systems they target. Sophistication often comes in the form of greater organization and more-targeted pursuits. Well-funded hacking groups are also able to wreak more havoc thanks to their expanded resources. The financial impact of cybersecurity threats is expected to swell to an estimated $10.5 trillion annually […]
Why Is Cybersecurity So Important in Today’s World?
As technology evolves, it becomes more embedded in our lives in a wider variety of ways. Cybersecurity threats, therefore, pose a larger menace. They could potentially affect more aspects of life across larger networks of sensitive data. Today’s cybersecurity threats are just as complex as the technologies they imperil, too. Methods of the past, like […]