As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their sensitive data and assets from cybercriminals. Threats to data security are persistent and they come from many different places. Today’s offices are digitally sophisticated. Just about every activity relies on some type of technology and data sharing. Hackers […]
This article refers to 6 steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for your Technology Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code. Hackers exploit these. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. The cycle continues with each new software […]
Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organizations. Think about how much work your company does that requires a username and password. Employees end up having to log into many different systems or cloud apps. Hackers use various methods to get those login credentials. The goal is to gain access to business data […]
The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once. There are about 140,000 hard drive crashes in the US weekly. Every five years, 20% of SMBs […]
The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex. Many of the apps that we use every day have various alerts. […]
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes outdated, the system is open […]
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools. These include software, payment systems, computers, Wi-Fi networks, mobile devices, and more. Companies also […]
Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on your company computer. If you’re in front of a computer for most of your time during work, then it’s not unusual to get attached to your desktop PC. Over time, this can lead to […]
6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches) Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don’t need to worry about security because it’s handled. This is an incorrect assumption because […]
The new year has begun and it’s a time of renewal as we plan for the possibilities to come in 2023. It’s also a time when you need to plan for resiliency in the face of ever-present cyberattacks. Sixty-eight percent of surveyed business leaders feel that cybersecurity risks are getting worse. They have a good […]
🔍How Process Explorer Enhances Your Cyber Security Sysinternals Process Explorer is a powerful tool for I.T professionals to monitor and manage system processes, security, and performance. The software, free to download from the Sysinternals website, was originally released in 1996 by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell and has since evolved to offer a comprehensive set of features […]
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Netwrix, a premier provider of Data Security and Compliance solutions. This partnership allows us to provide our clients with the latest and greatest technology, ensuring their I.T operations are secure and compliant. At COMPTEC I.T, our goal is to deliver top-notch I.T solutions to our clients, […]
Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data and systems once hit with a malware attack. Malware is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of malicious code. It can include: The longer that malware sits on your system unchecked, the more damage it can do. Most […]
This post is about understanding EDR & MDR – The dynamic Duo of Cyber Security In today’s digital age, organisations of all sizes are at risk of Cyber Threats. Many organisations are turning to endpoint detection and response (EDR) and managed detection and response (MDR) solutions to protect their systems and data. In this Tech […]
