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Businesses, large and small, are under the constant threat of cyber attacks. The number of cyber attacks per day is estimated at over 2,200, which is almost one every 39 seconds.  In today's business environment, external cybersecurity risks are among the most immediate and financially impactful. The increasing digitization of organizations creates a greater risk of external cybersecurity threats such as phishing attacks, data leaks, and account takeovers. Listed below are 5 ways you can minimize this risk and build an effective cybersecurity plan. 

Data Privacy Day is an annual celebration of privacy and data protection.  It was first celebrated on January 28, 2007. In 2009, January 28 was recognized as National Data Privacy Day in the US. 

From time to time, you hear people throw around acronyms like MDR, EDR, XDR and SOC. So, what do all these acronyms mean and how can they benefit your business?

If you don’t believe ransomware can create chaos in your business, ask a Sobeys employee. Since suffering a ransomware attack earlier in November, Empire Co., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery stores, has had issues with the supply chain, payments systems, and payroll, just to name a few.

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? Are you doing anything special to celebrate? If not, read on for some suggested activities.

Many companies approach cyber security simply by using tools and technology to protect their networks. While this is an important step, it is also important to build a culture of cyber security.

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If you believe your company is too small to be targeted by cybercriminals, think again. Due to their lack of substantial cyber security budgets, small businesses are often viewed by hackers as “low hanging fruit,” or easy targets. Statistics confirm this as well.