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In today’s digital landscape, investing in cutting-edge security software and hiring a skilled IT team is no longer sufficient to safeguard your business. A single misstep by an unsuspecting employee can lead to a costly breach that threatens your organization’s future. However, by fostering a security-first culture and empowering your workforce, you can transform your…

No organization wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Concensus Technologies assists with over a dozen security incidents every year. Approximately 83% of organizations have experienced more than one data breach. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) These breaches hurt in many ways. First,…

Cybersecurity insurance is an innovative concept for many small businesses, having only been created in the 1990s. It was initially developed to provide protection for bigger corporations including data processing errors and online media coverage. Since then, the policies for this type of liability insurance have been revised. Today’s cyber security policies provide financial coverage…

As many of you know, I am in a peer group called Vistage.  Vistage has helped me grow in ways that I never thought was possible.  The speakers they have are all curated and great.  Last year at this time our retreat speaker was Bea Wray.  My wife and I had dinner with her the…

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.  Here at Concensus we believe in a multi-layered approach to ensure the protection of your most critical data.  This article will discuss one of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company…

Cybersecurity is a critical component in the protection of computer systems, networks and access to information security.  The apps we use on our phones and the many services we share our email with to sign up for subscriptions are examples of targets for criminals. Putting your information only into trusted sources is always a good…

There is a serious vulnerability that is caused by excessive user privilege. Identity and Access Management systems provide a valuable way to mitigate the threat and keep you secure. Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems are a way to electronically identify users and manage their access permissions automatically. IAM systems can be used to onboard,…

IoT devices are continually popular within both the workplace and the home. Developments in technology behind things like speakers, TV’s, doorbells, appliances and even cars are moving to a much more automated and connected world. While these advancements are making strides for accessibility and convenience of consumers, it is important to also consider the security…