If your technology is the foundation of your business’ daily operations, it shouldn’t be treated as an afterthought or a chore. Unfortunately, it often is. So, while shortcuts might save a few minutes today, they routinely compromise your security and stability. Today, I want to go through five potentially critical mistakes that put your operations at serious risk.
It is more than likely that, whether you realize it or not, your employees are using artificial intelligence tools to do their jobs.
They are using free, public tools like ChatGPT or Claude to draft client emails, clean up spreadsheet data, write marketing copy, or summarize long meeting notes. They aren't doing it to be malicious; they are doing it because they are busy, and these tools help them squeeze a little more precious time out of an already hectic day.
Nevertheless, there is a major problem with this trend: what we in the industry call "shadow AI."
Take a walk... I dare you. Go on, right now. Take a walk around your office.
How many computer monitors have a little yellow sticky note stuck to the corner? How many keyboards have a password taped underneath?
This isn't just bad housekeeping; it’s a terrifying security risk hiding in plain sight.
The hard truth is that you can spend $50,000 on the world's most advanced firewall, but if your company's master key is on a 5-cent sticky note, you've left the front door wide open with the key under the mat.
Generative AI is everywhere now, and businesses are racing to embrace the opportunities it is creating. That said, this needs to be done with caution. Let’s go over some common errors to watch out for and avoid.
When you hear about the dark web, you might picture extremely shadowy figures and illicit dealings going down. While that's part of it, for businesses, the dark web is a real threat: it's where your stolen data is shared and sold. In cybersecurity, this means understanding the hidden currents of the Internet, not just what's visible on the surface. Today, we will take a look at the dark web and why monitoring it is a good idea.
When the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new Pope—as they did last week—the process is shrouded in a level of secrecy that has captivated the world for centuries. This event, known as the papal conclave, is a masterclass in information control. Beyond the tradition and ceremony lie powerful lessons in security that businesses can, and should, consider to protect their business’ assets.
We've officially reached the point where humans have to prove they're, well, human just to access websites. One of the most common ways to do this? CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It might sound long-winded, but the idea is simple. Computers still struggle to crack these tests, making them a solid way to block bots. But why exactly do they work so well?
The Internet offers boundless opportunities… for those willing to take a few risks. Data privacy is a hot-button issue regarding the Internet, as most websites and social media platforms can track your activity and sell it to advertisers (or even train AI systems). Here’s how you can keep this to a minimum.
Business owners have a lot to deal with. When you are trying to navigate your business, cybersecurity can be a major issue. There are a lot of types of software out there that you can lean on to help maintain your business’ cybersecurity. Let’s take a look at several of them today.
For years, you've heard about the growing role of technology in healthcare, promising to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery. As these innovations take hold, however, they also raise serious concerns about data privacy. Today, we’ll explore some of the technological advancements in healthcare and their implications for patient data privacy.
The vehicles of today are equipped with countless features that previously did not exist, but this also makes them vulnerable in ways that older cars simply are not. Today, we want to explore what this growing smart car trend means for the security of vehicles.
Let’s talk a little bit about deepfakes. If you aren’t aware of this technology, deepfakes are essentially synthetic media. Typically they come in the form of videos or images that use artificial intelligence (AI) to replace a person’s likeness with another’s. With deepfake technology, people can convince an audience that a person said something they didn’t say. This deliberate digital subterfuge can bring with it a whole lot of problems. This week we will outline a few of them.
Data privacy has never been such an important issue for businesses and individuals alike. In some places, calls for overarching legislation to protect consumers have often been met with significant pushback by lawmakers who are reluctant to put extra regulations on businesses, while others have passed important laws dictating how organizations handle individual data.
A VPN—or virtual private network—is something that we recommend any business implementing any form of remote or hybrid work to have in their cybersecurity arsenal. Let’s explore why this is by examining what a VPN does, and what any business should seek out in the one they use.
Weak passwords are one of the leading causes of cybercrime, identity theft, and data breaches. Sure, it’s easy to say it, but this time we wanted to demonstrate just how easy it is to crack a wimpy password.
We know that security is far from a small investment, but this only serves to highlight how important it can be to your business’ continued success. You might wonder why security is such an important investment if you don’t intend to suffer a data breach, and that’s precisely the point. The cost of not investing in security far outweighs the initial investment.
We frequently discuss the importance of keeping PII—personally identifiable information—secure, but what does this include? What data qualifies as PII?
Here, we’re going to lock down on a definition (and you may be surprised by what this definition covers).
We bet you’ve gone through your old files at some point to clean things up a bit by deleting files from your computer. What if we told you that deleting those files doesn’t actually delete them—at least not entirely? Let’s go over how you can securely delete your files for good while you go about replacing hardware or upgrading your technology systems.
For years you’ve heard how technology is becoming a bigger part of the healthcare delivery system and how it can help stabilize costs, provide increased access, and further personalize care delivery. As these innovations have been taking hold it has brought up serious questions about data privacy. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the changes IT has brought to healthcare and what it means for patient data privacy.
Privacy for business means a lot more than protecting the data and personal information of clients. It also extends to just about all data collected by a business, including that of the employees. How can you go about protecting this data without also violating the privacy of your employees themselves?
