In today’s digital world, apps have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. While downloading apps from official app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play is generally safer than sideloading or acquiring them from third-party sources, it’s important to remember that even official apps can pose security and privacy risks. Not […]

Thoroughly assess the cybersecurity practices of third-party vendors that provide software or services to your organization. Specifically, evaluate their security controls, data handling practices and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Furthermore, conduct periodic audits and vendor risk assessments to minimize potential security vulnerabilities introduced through external partnerships. Ensuring the security of third-party relationships is […]

The URL (address) bar at the top of your web browser is a valuable resource for understanding the security of the website you’re visiting. It provides crucial information about the website’s connection status and potential risks. Identifying secure connections Look for the text “https://” at the beginning of the URL. This indicates that the website […]

In addition to local backups, consider the practice of using offsite or cloud-based backups as a component of your data protection strategy. Offsite backups provide redundancy and data recovery capabilities in case of local disasters, hardware failures or ransomware attacks that may compromise your local data storage. Ensure that your data is encrypted both during […]

Strengthen your cybersecurity posture through regular security audits and vulnerability scanning. Security audits provide a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s security practices, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Concurrently, vulnerability scanning identifies potential weaknesses in your systems, applications and configurations. Promptly addressing identified vulnerabilities is key in preemptively countering potential exploits, minimizing security risk and safeguarding your […]

Ensure that your devices and applications are configured to receive automatic, periodic updates. These updates are necessary, as they deliver critical security patches, addressing known vulnerabilities and strengthening your systems against evolving threats. Automating the update process is a healthy measure: It reduces the window of exposure to potential exploits, strengthening your defense against a […]