Cybersecurity
Why is Cybersecurity Insurance Important?
When it comes to cybersecurity threats, every company is a potential target. There is growing uncertainty and concerns about the cybersecurity industry’s ability to protect its customers, from schools and universities to small businesses and mom-and-pop storefronts, as well as Fortune 500 companies. Before the global pandemic, cybersecurity insurers saw many claims. However, with abrupt…
Read MoreCyber Hygiene: How Clean is Your Organization?
Cyber hygiene is a more elegant way to describe staying safe online. Unfortunately, no amount of software or hardware can protect your system from attempts of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other threats 100% of the time. Fortunately, there are a few steps your school, business, or organization can take to stay safe online. How…
Read MoreWhy Your Organization Needs Log Management
What is log management? Most IT systems can generate log files, which contain information about an application’s performance and provide critical data to developers on what is not working correctly. Logs also provide vital insights (Think: “who, what, where, and when) for investigating an organizational security breach or a targeted cyber attack. When logs are…
Read MorePhishing for Humans (Your Business’s Weakest Link)
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Unfortunately for businesses and organizations of all sizes, users are typically the weakest link when it comes to phishing attacks and scams. Despite all of the anti-virus software and modern firewalls available, a perfectly patched computer system is still vulnerable to a cyber attack if the end-user isn’t able to recognize…
Read MoreNetwork Vulnerability Scanning and Why You Need it Now
How do I secure my network? Securing your network is an essential endeavor, and it should be your top priority. Schools, businesses, and organizations of all sizes and across all industries are vulnerable to steadily increasing security risks that could compromise or steal critical data, jeopardize internal and external relationships, and derail operations to the…
Read MoreMaking the Grade with Encryption and Key Management
At Concensus, we believe that partnerships provide the best options for our customers. We’ve recently partnered with Townsend Security, to provide critical key management and encryption services—not only for on-premise needs but also the ability to encrypt virtual machines hosted in Concensus Cloud. That’s why we’re proud to announce our new partnership with Townsend, which…
Read MoreUse Gmail Email Alias for Cyber-Defense
If you use Gmail for personal email, we have a trick that can help you not only organize your inbox but also help protect you against a cyber-breach. Gmail has the ability for you to add in periods anywhere in the first part of your email address. For example, jane.doe@gmail.com can be j.anedoe@gmail.com. You can…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the Dark Web
The world can be a scary place, and the internet is no different. In recent years, more and more people are becoming aware of what’s known as the dark web—an underground and unregulated corner of the internet that holds a host of malicious, illegal, or otherwise disturbing online activities. Understanding what the dark web is,…
Read MoreTop Cybersecurity Trends for 2020
In 2019, security and operation centers (SOCs) and IT security providers saw enormous growth in organizations needing cybersecurity solutions for detection and response to cybersecurity attacks and breaches, as well as managing overall privacy and user concerns. Cyberhackers are getting smarter and more strategic, and personal data is more at risk than ever. We know…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Firewall Protection
At Concensus, one of the most common questions we hear is about why organizations need firewalls, or why an organization should consider replacing or upgrading the firewall they currently have. Firewalls are an essential part of your network and critical to your organization’s overall safety and security. The first step is understanding what a firewall…
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