Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

Do you know the biggest myth of Cybersecurity?

October 23, 2020 Many of us wish Cybersecurity was a “set it and forget it” task. But unfortunately, the reality is your cybersecurity efforts are never done. The good guys erect barriers that work, then the bad guys find new ways to get in. Unfortunately, both sides practice “kaizen” – continuous improvement, making cybersecurity a journey rather than … Continue reading "Do you know the biggest myth of Cybersecurity?" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal: Jiang Lizhi

September 23, 2020 Jiang Lizhi, 35, works at a company called Chengdu 404 Network Technology Company Ltd. in the capital city of China’s Sichuan province. He’s the Vice President for the Technical Department of Chengdu 404. Chengdu 404 bills itself as a network security company, with “elite ‘white hat’ hackers” providing defensive measures and data analytics services. According … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal: Jiang Lizhi" Read More

Cybersecurity: Your Organization Must Remain Vigilant

August 15, 2020 The Coronavirus disease has not stopped cybercriminals from engaging in cyber scams. Criminals have unceasingly sent emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites with the intent of tricking individuals, small and medium enterprises, and large organizations into revealing sensitive information or donating to fake charities and causes. Moreover, remote work arrangements have increased … Continue reading "Cybersecurity: Your Organization Must Remain Vigilant" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal: An accused Equifax hacker

July 14, 2020 In 2017, Xu Ke, a soldier in China’s Peoples Liberation Army, reached from the Beijing-based Research Institute No. 54 to servers in Alpharetta, Ga. The servers belonged to Equifax, and a U.S. indictment alleges he was one of four named members of the PLA to steal sensitive credit data. The FBI provided little information on … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal: An accused Equifax hacker" Read More

Is your technology ready for Gen Z?

July 13, 2020 “Gen Z,” the next generation after millennials, are starting their careers. Born after 1996, the oldest Gen Zs are now 23. According to the Pew Research Center, they are the first generation to be “digital natives” – the first to have no memory of life without mobile phones or a life not lived online. “Some … Continue reading "Is your technology ready for Gen Z?" Read More

Enhance Data Security with Multi-Factor Authentication

June 25, 2020 As cases of pandemic-related phishing attacks, brute force attacks, ransomware, and credential stuffing increase, the greater the chances of your organization’s networks and data being compromised. One of the easiest – but often neglected – ways to reduce your exposure to these attacks is to require Multi-Factor Authentication on all accounts where log-in credentials are … Continue reading "Enhance Data Security with Multi-Factor Authentication" Read More

Improve Your Tech IQ: Never store passwords in your browser

June 22, 2020 These days, any browser worth its salt boasts of its security measures. It may even force you to see all the security improvements first after an update before you move on to your regularly planned Web surfing. Yet, at the same time, they ask you, over and over, if you’d like to save a site’s … Continue reading "Improve Your Tech IQ: Never store passwords in your browser" Read More

ImageQuest discusses VPN vs. DaaS in KY Banker Magazine

June 10, 2020 In the latest edition of Kentucky Banker Magazine (Spring 2020), we discussed the problems a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can present when an entire office works from home. There are drawbacks related to ensuring and documenting compliance, bandwidth bottlenecks, and security issues. Our article also explains how other solutions can resolve those security and compliance … Continue reading "ImageQuest discusses VPN vs. DaaS in KY Banker Magazine" Read More

Multi-factor Authentication: Time to implement it

June 1, 2020 With the surge in pandemic-related phishing attacks, ransomware, and business email compromise, you must ensure your email and networks are protected. One of the easiest steps you can take to reduce your exposure is to require multi-factor authentication on all accounts where a log-in is required. Ask any cybersecurity expert – multi-factor authentication halts most … Continue reading "Multi-factor Authentication: Time to implement it" Read More

Did you take these security steps during #WFH?

May 2, 2020 The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned this week that the rush by many organizations to work-at-home might have left security vulnerabilities unaddressed, specifically with Microsoft Office 365. “Due to the speed of these deployments, organizations may not be fully considering the security configurations of these platforms,” the agency said in an alert … Continue reading "Did you take these security steps during #WFH?" Read More

Zoom video conferencing faces more security concerns

April 6, 2020 Zoom faces more negative headlines with reports that it’s been banned by the New York City, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas school systems – as well as Elon Musk’s companies, Tesla and SpaceX. The popular videoconferencing software company admitted late last week that it has been routing some traffic through two data centers in China, … Continue reading "Zoom video conferencing faces more security concerns" Read More

U.S. agency warns of cyber attacks against remote workers

March 17, 2020 Make sure your employees working from home use an up-to-date Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to the office. Require your workforce to use an authentication app, such as Duo, Authy, or even Microsoft or Google. And make sure they’re on alert for phishing scams. That’s advice from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency … Continue reading "U.S. agency warns of cyber attacks against remote workers" Read More