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Additional Email Security

November 24, 2024

Cloud-Based Email Filtering Can Save Your BusinessThe built-in spam filter on your email is good, but email filtering software can help ensure that phishing emails are flagged. Email is the most effective method of delivering cyber-attacks. As technology advances, phishing emails become harder to detect. Email filtering software can mean the difference between safety and a costly cyber-attack for your business. It is important to consider the benefits of having this extra layer of defense. What is Email Phishing?Email Phishing is when a threat actor sends cyber threats disguised in

Software-Defined Wide Area Network

November 22, 2024

How SD WAN Can Boost Efficiency Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) is a tool that optimizes multiple internet connections at once. It can increase bandwidth and sending range while also increasing internet speed. SD WAN is customizable to your business's needs by allowing for users to set policies and prioritize resources. It orchestrates multiple endpoints at a time and moderates system up-time. Continue reading to learn how SD WAN can help set your business operations ahead. What is SD WAN?Most businesses get two internet connections: a primary connection

Security Operations Center (SOC) Services

October 21, 2024

How SOC Services Can Protect Your Organization from Cyber ThreatsA Security Operations Center (SOC) is a service that can help maximize your business' cybersecurity. A SOC monitors your business at all hours of the day and sends out security alerts in real time. A SOC is a very efficient service that is important to leverage as technology and threat actors rapidly advance. simpleroute can provide partnered SOC services as part of our security offering.What is a SOC?A SOC is a team of people that have a frontline review of all of our networks, systems, and applications. It unifies security

Privileged Access Management

October 07, 2024

Privileged Access Management and CybersecurityPrivileged Access Management (PAM) is a cybersecurity tool that can help secure your business’s sensitive data from threat actors. PAM is also a strategy that limits the access of each account to contain hackers in the event of a breach. Imagine key cards in a hospital. If an individual steals a key card and gets from the hospital lobby to a main hallway, that individual will only be able to travel so far before they reach a room where they need a higher level of access to get in. If a threat actor hacks into a lower-level account, PAM ensures

Managed Detection and Response

September 23, 2024

How Managed Detection and Response Can Help Your BusinessManaged Detection Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that helps improve threat detection and mitigate risks. It combines a technology called Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) with human expertise to provide strong and precise security services. Understanding MDRThere are two components to MDR: the technology, which is EDR, and the team of human experts. Each component of this service has its own job. The role of the technology is to identify while the role of the human experts is to respond. EDR identifies bad

Water and Wastewater Sector Entities

September 04, 2024

The Need to Secure Water and Wastewater Sector Entities It is not uncommon for water and wastewater sector (WWS) entities to have poor cybersecurity posture. They often lack data backups, have weak passwords without multi-factor authentication, and IOT devices that monitor industrial equipment with public access. A lot of WWS entities also use third party login sites and use PCs that are not monitored or patched regularly. All of these things make WWS entities an easy target for cyberattacks. If your organization uses WWS entities, then you are just as susceptible to a

Ransomware in the News

August 21, 2024

Ransomware Attack RoundupBelow, we have gathered five ransomware attacks to show you the lasting impression they can have on a victim. These attacks can have a lasting impact on its victim and can take a lot of time and resources to reverse. They put sensitive data at risk of leaks or deletion and can taint your business’ reputation. Most of the attacks mentioned below were not targeted. The victims were attacked simply because there was a vulnerability which hackers could exploit and profit from. It is important to maintain good cybersecurity posture. Even the smallest of measures like

Planning for Windows 10 End of Life

August 12, 2024

Support TimelinesMicrosoft generally releases software with a defined support timeline of 5-years from end of sale for normal Windows desktop operating systems. Windows 10 will be reaching its end of life (EOL), on October 14th, 2025. This means that as of this date, Microsoft will no longer support the operating system and Windows 10 will not receive any security updates.Upgrading systems to Windows 11 will ensure your organization is not impacted by these support deadlines. Additionally, Windows 11 offers numerous advantages over Windows 10 that make upgrading all the more enticing.

Protect Your Business from Ransomware

August 05, 2024

What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that locks one out of their device or files. The hackers then demand a payment to restore access. Once the hacker gets access to the software, they encrypt the data or files so you can no longer access them. The hackers will then see a message demanding a payment, typically in cryptocurrency, in exchange for your data. How Can You Protect Your Business from Ransomware?You’ve probably heard of ransomware attacks that caused massive losses of data, money, and reputation. You may feel safe and reassured assuming that no one will

Cyber Liability Policies & Insurance Information

July 12, 2024

Cyber Liability Policies and Why You Should Have OneNo one expects to experience a data breach. There are hundreds of stories about businesses being devastated from cyberattacks, but it is just as likely to happen to you as it is to anyone else. Problems such as phishing, compromised networks, and network breaches all can leave your business vulnerable. It is important to have a plan in the event of a cyberattack, and a cyber liability policy is a great place to begin. The losses from a data breach can be detrimental to your business, and even result in costly legal penalties.

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