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Phishing is the worst thing for your business. Just ask Colonial Pipeline.

ransomware , Compliance & Privacy , penetration testing , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

For Georgia, Virgina, the Carolinas and other states, it was Jimmy Carter revisited as long lines and price spikes awaited motorists at the gas pumps. Some stations as far south as St. Petersburg, Fla. ran out entirely, worrying travelers making plans for Memorial Day weekend.

Michelle Drolet

Healthcare organizations have faced continual stress from heavy COVID-19 caseloads in 2020. Cyberattacks on their information networks also loomed as a serious threat, and the pressure to protect data is expected to grow this year, as more criminals target healthcare providers.

Important Steps to Protect you from the SolarWinds Hack Attack

Compliance & Privacy , penetration testing , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

I wanted to reach out to provide you with important information on the recent hack that has impacted nearly 20,000 of SolarWinds customers. The attack, which dates back to October 2019, has impacted many sectors including government, hospitals, educational and technology organizations. Over 80% of the Fortune 500 companies have uncovered a breach in their systems.

10 Things I Know About... Holiday Cyber Scams

malware , ransomware , penetration testing , COVID-19 , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

10) With so many people working from home on all sorts of devices, make sure these endpoints continue to receive the latest security patches and software operating system updates to lessen your chance of compromise.

Why Penetration Testing Is Critical To Bolster Your Cybersecurity Efforts

Why Penetration Testing Is Critical To Bolster Your Cybersecurity Efforts

Forbes Technology Council , Phishing , ransomware , cybercrime , penetration testing , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

The threat of a cybercriminal gaining access to your network is a constant source of anxiety. Amid all of the high-profile data breaches, businesses and organizations of all sizes have been successfully targeted by hackers who employ a wide range of different strategies. Too many companies have had to learn all about the potential cost of a data breach firsthand. The important thing to keep in mind is that all these companies had top-tier security measures and professionals, yet they werefalse

5 Open Source Intrusion Detection Systems for SMBs

Intrusion Detection Systems , malware , penetration testing , COVID-19 , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

If you don’t have a lot of budget at your disposal, these open-source intrusion detection tools are worth a look. As businesses grapple with the pandemic, millions of workers are no longer working in the traditional office behind the traditional perimeter. They are working from home, accessing data and network resources using unauthorized devices, unauthorized software and unsecured WiFi.

5 Cybersecurity Events that Keep CEOs up at Night

ransomware , Compliance & Privacy , penetration testing , Compliance , COVID-19 , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

With ransomware and phishing attacks on the rise, companies must continuously focus on cyber risks to protect assets and customers. Covid-19 forced organizations to evolve their business models overnight. The demand for digital infrastructure has skyrocketed and industries are seeing large-scale adoption of work from home.

What Exactly Is Automated Penetration Testing? - 2/27/19

Business Continuity , malware , ransomware , penetration testing , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

What Exactly Is Automated Penetration Testing? Software-based penetration testing is here! Learn how leading companies are taking advantage of this new technology to drive cost-effective remediation.

An Introduction to New Technology - Automated Penetration Testing - 1/16/19

ransomware , penetration testing , cannabis , Enterprise

Michelle Drolet

An Introduction to New Technology - Automated Penetration Testing In this webinar, we will review Automated Penetration Testing - principles, benefits, use cases, case studies, and live demo.

Trends in Data Breaches and Comprehensive Response

Social Engineering , Webinar , Business Continuity , Michelle Drolet , CCPA , GDPR , Application Security , BrightTalk , PCI , malware , ransomware , HIPAA , Compliance & Privacy , penetration testing , Compliance , cannabis , cybersecurity , Breach Response , Enterprise , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

Trends in Data Breaches and Comprehensive Responses Does your organization have a data breach response plan? Join Michelle Drolet and a team of industry experts for an interactive Q&A panel and discover the best practices for breach response and how to strengthen your organization's cyber resilience.