When it comes to your digital health and safety, the line between being protected and being vulnerable can be alarmingly thin. The recent cybersecurity incident at Ernest Health Inc., a Texas-based network of rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals, starkly highlights this reality. The breach, executed by the notorious Russian cybercriminal group LockBit, compromised vast amounts of sensitive patient data, … Read More
Giving thanks in 2023
As the CEO of Leverage, a leading managed service provider in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I find myself in a unique position to reflect on 2023. It is the season for giving thanks, after all… and despite the surge in cybersecurity incidents that have dominated headlines, there is much to be thankful for. First, I am grateful for our resilient … Read More
Cyber Resilience in the DFW metroplex: Emerging Threats and What to Do
In the last few months, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has seen an uptick in cybersecurity incidents that pose significant threats to businesses and public sectors alike. Just the last May, a ransomware attack wreaked havoc across Dallas, shedding light on the alarming gaps in our cybersecurity infrastructure. Our comprehensive analysis of the incident highlighted the urgent need for fortified cybersecurity … Read More
Cybersecurity threats soar in 2023: The cyber stats you need to know
Cybersecurity is no longer a “nice to have”… it’s mission critical. A friend of mine sent me a staggering — and I do mean staggering — collection of statistics last week that really hammered this home for me (which I’m calling “cyber stats”). But, despite companies taking greater and more frequent pains to protect themselves, the numbers speak a chilling truth: … Read More
MGM Cybersecurity Breach: An Important Lesson for SMBs
Everything is interconnected today. Our phones talk to our computers, our cars, our refrigerators, our locks, our lights… The same is even more true for businesses — systems are designed to be integrated, creating seamless platforms and layers of connectivity to make working easier, more efficient, etc. But with that increase in connectivity comes a heightened threat from cyber threats … Read More
Why Your Employment Agreement Needs a Technology Clause
In the ever-accelerating era of technology, companies today are the unwitting custodians of vast digital fortresses. These fortresses— stocked with trade secrets, personal customer information, financial data, etc. —have become a veritable treasure trove for cyber-thieves. And it’s not only the rogues lurking in the murky waters of the internet you need to worry about; more often than not, the … Read More
2FA for Enterprises: A Must-Have Security Measure
Businesses of all sizes live in the shadow of a cyberattack. Whether it’s targeted at your firm, or you just find yourself to be collateral damage, the threat is ever-present. A single data breach can have devastating consequences, costing businesses millions of dollars in lost revenue, damaging their reputation, costing legal fees, etc.. Your first line of defense? 2FA. Two-factor … Read More
5 biggest cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today
There’s a reason large enterprises not only have IT departments, but increasingly now have entire cybersecurity teams as well. But as small businesses increasingly rely on digital systems themselves, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Small businesses also tend to be easier targets for hackers because they often lack the resources or expertise to secure their systems independently. While … Read More
The state of cybersecurity in 2023
Jen Easterly is the director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Recently, she gave a speech at CES that functioned sort of like a State of the Union, but for cybersecurity. Her comments reflect that the state of cybersecurity, most unfortunately, is “unsafe.” “We live in a world…of massive connections where that critical infrastructure that we rely upon … Read More
Lastpass hack proves how vulnerable we all are. Here’s how to fight back.
LastPass is one of the most popular password manager services out there. I love it and have used it for years. But even the most secure systems can be breached, unfortunately. To wit: Lastpass recently suffered a data breach that has raised concerns about the security of using such services. So, I want to explore the details of the hack, … Read More
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