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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Staying Secure in The Modern Digital World
At Netgain, we understand that cyber security is not just a catchphrase; it’s a fundamental pillar of our services as an IT-as-a-Service and managed service provider (MSP).
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Security Lesson #3: What Is Data Security (and Why It’s Important)
Data Security: Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access In Security Lesson #1, we talked about the importance of a business impact analysis and the nine questions you need to ask…
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Passwords are like Bubblegum – Better When Fresh, and Not Shared
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber Security Awareness is something that should not be limited to just the month of October. But, this month’s “national designation” gives me…
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Recapping Our Top Specialized IT Posts of 2018
In 2018, we shared nearly 100 blog posts from our expert Netgainers in areas like Healthcare IT, Financial IT, Legal IT, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Compliance, and Performance and Availability.…
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6 Things to Look for in a Cybersecurity Partner
Cybersecurity is such an important part of today’s organization, impacting nearly every aspect of the company. So, it’s equally important to identify someone in the organization who can monitor cybersecurity…
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The Importance of a Cybersecurity Training Plan
Your employees are your greatest vulnerability when it comes to protecting your sensitive data. You can put all the technical safeguards and protocols in place to protect the back-end of…
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KRACK Attack: Protect Yourself from Severe Wi-Fi Vulnerability in All Devices
WPA2, the Wi-Fi protocol that protects most Wi-Fi-enabled devices, was recently compromised when a Belgian researcher uncovered a vulnerability in the protocol and published the details of the flaw. The…
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[CHECKLIST] How to Protect Yourself from a Ransomware Attack
Due to the vulnerability of human nature, completely protecting your organization from a ransomware attack is difficult to manage on your own. But, by taking the following precautions, you’ll be…
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In Case of Emergency: What to Do in a Ransomware Attack?
In a recent study of 4,000 small- and medium-sized companies, Kaspersky noted that 49% of SMB respondents reported ransomware as one of the most serious threats facing their organization. The…
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What Is Spear Phishing and Why Is It So Dangerous?
You’ve ordered a dozen times from Amazon, but one day you receive an email asking you to confirm the details of your recent order. The problem is that you haven’t…
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HIMSS 2017 Cybersecurity Survey Reveals Prevention Statistics
Our constant dialogue with our clients proves a common IT worry: cybersecurity prevention and protection is a top priority for healthcare practices of all sizes and specialties. Recently published industry…
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The Rise of Cyber-Insecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s a 14-year-old initiative established by the Department of Homeland Security to help raise the profile around various cybersecurity topics. Unfortunately, over the past few…