Practical Security Advice for a Digital World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and cybersecurity is no exception. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and automate responses, AI presents opportunities and challenges for small businesses to secure their digital assets. On one hand, AI-powered security tools can enhance threat detection, automate responses, and provide predictive analysis … Read more
Small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), over 60% of small businesses experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with ransomware and credential theft among the top threats. Alarmingly, 95% of breaches affecting small businesses were financially motivated, showing that cybercriminals … Read more
In today’s digital landscape, small businesses are prime targets for cyber threats, facing risks such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT security teams, small businesses often lack the resources to implement extensive cybersecurity measures. However, neglecting cybersecurity can have severe consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and … Read more
Here we are—the final installment of my Reflections on 30 Years in Cybersecurity series. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You now have a front-row seat to my journey through the trenches of cybersecurity, from battling ILoveYou and Code Red to unraveling Stuxnet and SolarWinds. You’ve also endured my cybersecurity war stories, late-night incident … Read more