Multi-Factor Authentication is one of the most secure cyber solutions available to organizations, applications, and users today. Some applications require MFA in order to access features and services, and many more offer it as an additional security option that users can choose to enable. There are a variety of ways to implement MFA through popular applications that work for personal...
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It's hard to create a unique password, let alone remember what password matches up with which account or website. Sometimes, it's just easier to type in "123456" or "password"...two of the top five most commonly used and hacked passwords of 2019. With 63% of all breaches resulting from weak, default, or stolen passwords, even complex passwords aren't enough to stop today's sophisticated...
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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 that security threats are not...
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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 is and what it does...
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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 System Bulletin warning us of...
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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 mobile devices, it protects the...
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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 be accessing your network from...
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Email is the most commonly used application in any business, and it is also the most vulnerable application. While spam emails used to be an annoying inconvenience in our work and personal inboxes, emails are now the number one vehicle cybercriminals exploit for their attacks on companies and individuals. Ingoing and outgoing emails are a gateway to your data, systems,...
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Data is everywhere, and data drives everything. Without it, businesses and people wouldn't be able to work effectively and efficiently, serve customers, and maintain day-to-day business operations. Today's small and mid-sized businesses create and store massive amounts of data every single day, across personal and company laptops, desktops, mobile devices, servers, and cloud drives. That means the data that keeps...
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Cybersecurity is a heavy focus in and of the IT world, as it should be. Cyberattacks are ever-increasing and can cost companies millions to recover. However, an often-overlooked component of comprehensive, full-scale organizational IT security solutions is the proactive and ongoing protection and prevention against threats that exist outside of the cyber world. It makes sense if you think about...
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