Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents A cyber incident is a security event that can harm a business like yours. From data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. In most cases, a cyber incident will result in data loss or downtime. This can include loss of confidential… The post Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker How to Protect Your Healthcare Identity The motive behind stealing your credit card information is easy to understand, but why would someone want your medical information? Criminals can use your identity and insurance to obtain treatment and medications, often at numerous locations. The post How to Protect Your Healthcare Identity appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Cyber incident prevention best practices for small businesses As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a giant, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals. In this blog post, you’ll… The post Cyber incident prevention best practices for small businesses appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Don’t Make These Incident Response Planning Mistakes Worried about cyberattacks hitting your business? You’re not alone. Cyberattacks pose a real danger to businesses like yours, and without a solid incident response plan, your business won’t be able to recover quickly, resulting in extensive losses. The good news, however, is that an incident response plan can help. This blog will show you the common… The post Don’t Make These Incident Response Planning Mistakes appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management In today’s business landscape, data isn’t just power; it’s the lifeline that fuels business decisions, drives innovations and shapes strategies. However, businesses often find it difficult to manage the vast amounts of data they hold effectively, and that’s where data management comes into play. Simply put, data management is all about collecting, storing, and analyzing data… The post The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Password best practices Those who know me know how I feel about password best practices. Password protection is imperative if you want to ramp up your cybersecurity.  With the business world heavily reliant on digitalization, using technology is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, many troublesome areas exist to monitor. Setting… The post Password best practices appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Understanding Reputational Risk in Cybersecurity Following a cyber attack, brand reputation is a critical aspect of cybersecurity, often referred to as reputational risk.  This risk encompasses the potential threat to the integrity of a company’s name, the trust of its loyal customer base, and its historical standing within the market. It stands alongside other significant cyber threats, such as digital,… The post Understanding Reputational Risk in Cybersecurity appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Tangerine hacked: 230,000 customers exposed Tangerine, the latest company to be hacked in the Australian telecommunications sector, has unfortunately fallen victim to a significant data breach, wherein hackers managed to pilfer some personal information of an estimated 232,000 customers. The breach, which occurred on February 18, was brought to management’s attention on February 20, prompting Tangerine to notify affected individuals… The post Tangerine hacked: 230,000 customers exposed appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker A Blueprint for SMBs to Thrive  Organizations worldwide have navigated a tumultuous journey, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have borne the brunt of the challenges.  Given their limited financial resources, setbacks for SMBs have been more pronounced than those of their larger counterparts. SMBs face heightened stakes and unique hurdles. In the face of global pandemics or even shifting market conditions,… The post A Blueprint for SMBs to Thrive  appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more

Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker Top 4 Co-Managed Cybersecurity Myths As a business owner, you may need to choose between relying on your in-house cybersecurity staff or outsourcing technology management to a cybersecurity service provider. There is, however, a third option: co-managed cybersecurity. This approach combines the advantages and convenience of in-house cybersecurity competent and specialized support from outsourced specialists. Cybersecurity is a “best of both… The post Top 4 Co-Managed Cybersecurity Myths appeared first on Terry Cutler - The Ethical Hacker ..read more