Category: Cybersecurity

Ransomware cyber attacks are growing and it can happen to anyone, anywhere. The attacks can be on a personal computer or even take down an entire network at a hospital. Organizations posing as law enforcement, government agencies, banks, and credit card companies are using deceptive links and websites to install malware – which essentially holds all of your files ransom, encrypts and demands payment to restore them.

Cloud-based solutions are no longer the wave of the future they are a necessary driver for most Enterprise businesses. The “cloud” which is really just a very large, remotely-connected server to store and access data isn’t a new phenomenon, but there are still the same old concerns about how secure data really is out there in Cyber Space.

Mobility is the trend of the new generation. Increased access to tablets, smartphones, robust data networks and even Wi-Fi everywhere has extended the capabilities of the professional in the field. When the BlackBerry first emerged on the market, the enterprise acquired, provisioned and controlled the mobile device for the workforce, enabling access to key applications and information, while also monitoring activity.

While BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) offers plenty of benefits for the enterprise and the employee, a strategic approach is necessary to mitigate the risks associated with users accessing the network and supported applications from outside of the corporate firewall.