Phishing for Humans (Your Business’s Weakest Link)
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Unfortunately for businesses and organizations of all sizes, users are typically the weakest link when it comes to phishing attacks and scams. Despite all of the anti-virus software and modern firewalls available, a perfectly patched computer system is still vulnerable to a cyber attack if the end-user isn’t able to recognize…
Network Vulnerability Scanning and Why You Need it Now
How do I secure my network? Securing your network is an essential endeavor, and it should be your top priority. Schools, businesses, and organizations of all sizes and across all industries are vulnerable to steadily increasing security risks that could compromise or steal critical data, jeopardize internal and external relationships, and derail operations to the…
Making the Grade with Encryption and Key Management
At Concensus, we believe that partnerships provide the best options for our customers. We’ve recently partnered with Townsend Security, to provide critical key management and encryption services—not only for on-premise needs but also the ability to encrypt virtual machines hosted in Concensus Cloud. That’s why we’re proud to announce our new partnership with Townsend, which…
Use Gmail Email Alias for Cyber-Defense
If you use Gmail for personal email, we have a trick that can help you not only organize your inbox but also help protect you against a cyber-breach. Gmail has the ability for you to add in periods anywhere in the first part of your email address. For example, jane.doe@gmail.com can be j.anedoe@gmail.com. You can…
What you need to know about the Dark Web
The world can be a scary place, and the internet is no different. In recent years, more and more people are becoming aware of what’s known as the dark web—an underground and unregulated corner of the internet that holds a host of malicious, illegal, or otherwise disturbing online activities. Understanding what the dark web is,…
Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2020
In 2019, security and operation centers (SOCs) and IT security providers saw enormous growth in organizations needing cybersecurity solutions for detection and response to cybersecurity attacks and breaches, as well as managing overall privacy and user concerns. Cyberhackers are getting smarter and more strategic, and personal data is more at risk than ever. We know…
What You Need to Know About Firewall Protection
At Concensus, one of the most common questions we hear is about why organizations need firewalls, or why an organization should consider replacing or upgrading the firewall they currently have. Firewalls are an essential part of your network and critical to your organization’s overall safety and security. The first step is understanding what a firewall…
Iran Cybersecurity National Terrorism Bulletin
Today I was going to sit down and write our latest blog about using multi-factor authentication & complete our monthly newsletter but then something caught my eye and I needed to get this out to everyone as soon as possible. On Saturday January 4th 2020, The United States Homeland Security released a National Terrorism Advisory…
What You Need to Know About DNS Protection Services
DNS, or Domain Name System, essentially translates the names of websites into a registered IP address which allows your system to contact that site. DNS acts like the phonebook for the internet. DNS Protection Software is deployed on networks, end-user, and server systems to help prevent malware from being downloaded. When installed on laptops and…
Preventing IT Attacks With Modern Workplace Management
Every type of electronic device that connects to your network carries a massive security risk. Whether cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, or others, these devices may carry viruses or additional risks that are or can be detrimental to your network security. These devices may be corporate-owned, part of Bring_Your_Own_Device (BYOD) to work, or they may…
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