The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information – AKA the Safeguards Rule. The rule ensures entities covered by the rule take proper precautions to protect customer information. MicroMenders would like to bring the updated rule and its implications to your attention, as your business's IT may be impacted.
In 2023, businesses will face an increasing number and complexity of cybersecurity threats. With hackers becoming more sophisticated and aggressive in their tactics, it’s more important than ever for business owners to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cybersecurity.
In the past, having an antivirus program was enough to keep you protected while surfing online. However, that's no longer the case today. To keep your online activity private from third-party businesses and prevent hackers from intercepting your data, you need to invest in a virtual private network (VPN).
What is a VPN?
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, keeping you safe from hackers looking to intercept your data and any third parties that want to monitor your online activities.
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to become sidetracked and forget about work-related tasks. But did you know that hackers take advantage of these holiday distractions? They look for any weaknesses in your systems while you're busy preparing for the holidays.
The number of successful cyberattacks grows steadily every day, making it more important than ever for businesses to implement robust cybersecurity solutions. Part of a comprehensive cybersecurity infrastructure is a proactive cybersecurity strategy.
