Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Top 8 Phishing Scam Tactics and How to Identify Them
Phishing has been a common hacking method for over two decades now. You would think that everyone already knows how it works and how to avoid becoming a victim, right? Sadly, that is not the case for these Phishing Scam Tactics. There are more victims now than ever. In 2022, there were more than 300,000 … Continue reading
Recap: Personal Identifiable Information In Data Security
This month, we focused on a variety of topics regarding personal identifiable information (PII). PII includes an individual’s name, address, phone number, and medical history. In this digital age, PII is increasingly being stolen from unsuspecting individuals and organizations alike. PII allows cybercriminals to easily access financial accounts and commit identity theft and other crimes. … Continue reading
A Guide to Protecting Your PII
PII is short for Personal Identifiable Information, which refers to any data that can identify a specific person. A hacker can exploit your PII to gain access to restricted areas, make unapproved purchases under your name, or even steal your identity entirely. To keep these incidents from happening, you must know how to protect your … Continue reading
Managed Endpoint Detection and Response: The best way to manage today’s security threats
Security used to be so simple for the average business. You installed anti-virus (AV) solutions, trained employees not to click on unknown links, and kept software and websites up to date. For a few low-risk companies, that may still be the case, but the vast majority of small to midsize companies now need to fortify … Continue reading
Managed Endpoint Detection AND Response (EDR): Confronting today’s cyber threats with cutting-edge technologies and tactics
Security used to be so simple for the average business. You installed anti-virus (AV) solutions, trained employees not to click on unknown links, and kept software up to date. That day is gone. Small to midsize companies now need to fortify against new, advanced, real-time threats that can get around traditional antivirus solutions. You need … Continue reading
What is Personal Identifiable Information?
Personal identifiable information, or PII, is a term frequently used these days to refer to data breaches. It means any information that can find the person to whom the information is connected. With that being said, PII is considered to be confidential and must be treated as such. This information is why companies invest in … Continue reading