There are several types of social engineering, including phishing, spear phishing, smishing, vishing, watering hole attacks, and others. Through the use of common communication channels, such as email, text messages, phone calls, and websites, cybercriminals will set their bait.
Cyber threats are constantly evolving. To stay ahead of them, organizations must remain vigilant in their defenses. A “set it and forget it” approach simply isn’t viable. Increasingly, proactive measures are necessary to prevent costly breaches and safeguard sensitive...
💡Why do cybersecurity best practices matter? Nancy Wells, GainSide’s senior vice president of sales, explains how cybersecurity is an ongoing effort and why businesses should lean on their managed service provider to stay secure....
⚡Why should businesses change their approach to cybersecurity? Traci Gregorski, GainSide’s chief revenue officer, explains how many companies don’t have someone dedicated to cybersecurity full-time and how they can better ensure their business and data are truly...
“Trust no one.” This prolific statement is not just found on the lips of government officials, actors, and other high-profile individuals. It also represents an important cybersecurity policy, better known as Zero Trust. In a world where relationships build...
These days, the threat of cyber attacks looms larger than ever. No organization is immune to the dangers cyber attacks pose, from the smallest startups to the largest conglomerates. Cybersecurity must be a top priority with these growing risks; however, many...
What is the top cybersecurity threat in 2024? GainSide CEO Kevin Harakal explains which type of cyberattack businesses should be most concerned with and how you can best prevent it. For help protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats, visit...
You’re only as strong as your weakest link, right? When it comes to cybersecurity, that weak link may be associated with human behaviors. As humans, we are fallible by nature. The effect of human error on cybersecurity has been well documented through the years. For...
Protecting your business from a cyberattack should always be a top priority. Increasing your defenses not only protects your data, it can have a positive effect on your business reputation and provide the safeguards needed to sustain through various market conditions....
Cyberattacks only happen to large businesses or those that protect highly sensitive information like financial institutions or hospitals, right? It’s a common misconception that these are the primary (or even sole) targets of cybercriminals; however, small businesses...
