6 Reasons for Investing in Network Security Consulting Modern organizations are more tech-enabled as businesses transition to using current systems and means of trade such as the cloud and social media. However, while this has enabled massive growth, it has also brought security challenges. According to statistics, 50% of all cyberattacks target SMBs. On average,…
Here Are 7 Ways to Strengthen Cybersecurity in A Post-Pandemic World The world changed dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic struck. One of the most affected industries was tech, with cyberattack incidences shooting through the roof. According to reports, 2021 was one of the most challenging periods in cybersecurity. During this period, 96% of businesses reported falling…
Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats: 4 Ways to Stay Ahead Cyberattacks are getting more dangerous and expensive to contain by the day. According to IBM, an average attack costs $3.86 million and may take up to 280 days to contain. You do not want to find yourself on the vulnerable side of cybersecurity. So, how can…
How to Develop an Effective IT Strategy for Your Organization Strategy is what sets successful businesses apart from failures. However, most leaders are not confident with their strategies and implementation. According to a Strategy Implementation Survey, only 2% of leaders are confident that they can achieve 80%-100% of their strategic objectives. As a company leader,…
Best Methods for Securing a Computer When Working Remotely The covid-19 pandemic shifted work from on-site to remote. However, as employees downloaded new software to enable remote work, hackers were developing new ways to capitalize on this new dynamic. In April 2020, Google reported that it had blocked 18 million daily phishing emails and malware…
For the past year, numerous organizations fought to keep their personal data protected from cyberthreats while they hurried to adapt to pandemic-focused shifts in operations and workforce. As cybercrime continues to grow more common, so does the sophistication and quantity of cyberattacks. A Statista report shows that there were over 300 million ransomware attacks in…
People generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day.[1] That’s a consequential amount of information. So, failing to adapt with the ever-changing threat landscape may wipe your share of this data instantaneously. Ransomware more than doubled in frequency in the past year, making up 10% of confirmed breaches.[2] You don’t need to panic even though…
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. This probably isn’t a shock to you, but these numbers might leave you surprised. There were approximately 300 million ransomware attacks globally in 2020 alone.[1] As attacks increase, hackers are demanding even higher ransomware payments. Projections estimate that the annual global cost of ransomware attacks will reach $20 billion…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term Disaster Recovery (DR) has received a lot of attention. Most small businesses and companies have realized the importance of being able to bounce back quickly from a disruptive cyber security event. In 2020, about 80% of small businesses reported having an actionable recovery plan in place.1…
Hi my name is Richelle, and I am the least technical person on the T7 team! Yet, like most, technology has crept into almost every area of my life, and with it comes a saturation of information and media messages bombarding my screen asking me to click away from my intended purpose. If you are…