FTC Extends Deadline for Revised Safeguards Rule Compliance to June 9, 2023 Key Points The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted an additional six months for financial institutions to comply with most of the provisions outlined in the new Safeguards Rule. The Safeguards Rule, which implements a section of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), requires financial […]
Hackers Don’t Discriminate: Worrisome Trends For Small Businesses Key points: More than 40% of cyberattacks target small companies. Since larger companies invest more money in cybersecurity, hackers turn to smaller businesses. Small businesses are in denial about their vulnerability. Contrary to a common misconception, you don’t need a large budget to boost cybersecurity. More and […]
How to Successfully Embark On Digital Transformation As A Non-Technical Business Owner Key Points: Digital transformation is the top-of-mind leadership objective for many businesses. The concept has bounced around boardroom tables, company meetings, and nearly all organizations over the last decade. However, many businesses still view digital transformation strategies as a way to differentiate themselves […]
Pure IT recently took over the IT management of a local business from a competitor and, during our onboarding, was able to find a $1000 error in IT expenses.
Apple Users Get Enhanced Data Protection With iOS 16.2 Key Points People are sharing more data online than ever, making it difficult to protect digital footprints from being tracked and used without consent. In light of the increasing cybercrime rates, we must arm ourselves with the tools and knowledge necessary to stay safe in an […]
If Your IT Company Is Talking To You Now About Security, It’s Too Late The headlines are full of stories about data breaches, and it seems like every day, another big company is falling victim to hackers. But many people don’t realize that small businesses are just as much at risk – if not more […]
The Dark Side of AI: How AI Tools Can Be Used for Cybercrime Key Points Machine learning and AI have been around for decades, but their usage has expanded rapidly in recent years due to the development of deep learning algorithms. AI-powered systems can be used for various tasks, including generating website content, finding answers […]
Looking Back: What Cybersecurity Challenges Did Businesses Face in 2022? Key Points The year 2022 brought various cybersecurity challenges for businesses in all industries. In 2023, organizations must be prepared to face old and new security threats, such as APTs and AI-based cyberattacks. Organizations must also be prepared to manage the large volumes of data […]