“Power is essential to your business survival but can also be a gateway to cybercriminals!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

As you hear in the news daily, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, posing a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. One often overlooked cybersecurity aspect is power, which is essential in protecting against cyber-attacks. In this article, author James Martin for cyberdefensemagazine.com explains why power matters in cyber protection, how cybercriminals can use it and how to safeguard your organization against this type of cyber threat.

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“Keeping your security equipment and software up to date can mean the difference between profits and losses.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek 

Technology ensures continuity and success in today’s fast-paced business environment. However, device failures can occur with the increasing complexity of technology infrastructure, leading to costly downtime and other negative consequences. That is why organizations must establish a solid foundation to prevent device failures proactively. This is especially important regarding security technology and protecting your organization.

In this article by Wayne Dorris for securitymagazine.com, Dorris explains the importance of proactive device maintenance and lifecycle management to ensure continuous video coverage and protection. Dorris also outlines practical strategies that organizations can implement to achieve this.

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“After what looked like a brief reprieve, ransomware attacks are rising again!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Ransomware attacks have become a growing concern for businesses worldwide. Unfortunately, according to a new report, ransomware attacks are having a resurgence in 2023.

The report, which analyzes the current state of ransomware and its impact on businesses, showed an early resurgence in ransomware attacks in 2023, with cybercriminals deploying more sophisticated tactics and using varied techniques to target their victims. These sophisticated techniques include using social engineering and phishing attacks to access sensitive data.

The resurgence of ransomware attacks is a worrying trend for businesses of all sizes. They can result in significant financial losses, cause reputational damage, and undermine customer confidence. As such, organizations must protect themselves against these threats by investing in cybersecurity measures and raising employee awareness.

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“If you think video surveillance hasn’t changed much lately, it’s time for a fresh look!”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

If you think video monitoring tech hasn’t changed much recently, you may want to take another look. As technology continues to advance, so does the world of video monitoring. Lately, video monitoring systems have evolved from simply providing footage after an incident has occurred to actively predicting and preventing potential threats before they happen.

In this article by Justin Wilmas from securitymagazine.com, Williams looks at how video monitoring is evolving to become a more proactive tool and can be used to prevent incidents before they even occur. What was once a reactive process is now transforming into a proactive one, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This shift in approach is proving to be a game-changer in enhancing security and reducing risk for businesses and organizations across numerous industries.

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“Even after thorough planning and execution, some risk remains. Remember not to ignore it! “

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Risk management is essential to any business operation, particularly regarding security. While companies strive to mitigate all potential risks, there may still be residual risks that remain even after implementing all possible controls. In such cases, defining and managing residual risks becomes necessary to ensure they do not become significant threats to the business. These situations are where the concept of residual risk comes into play.

In this blog post for securityinfowatch.com, author Ray Bernard looks at residual risk and discusses how to define and manage it effectively. We will explore what residual risk is, why it matters, and the impact it can have on an organization. We will also examine the different approaches to managing residual risk and provide tips for developing an effective residual risk management strategy. By the end of this post, you should better understand residual risk and be better equipped to manage it in your organization.

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“Practical insight about malware and sound advice on protecting your business from an attack.”

Glenn Baruck, eDot

As you are likely aware, malware can wreak havoc on organizations of any size. When it comes to small businesses, malware can be especially damaging as owners are often less prepared for a malware attack and less able to recover from one.

In this recent piece, author Sandeep Babu for smallbiztrends.com provides an excellent overview of malware. Also, he gives some practical tips for small business owners to better protect themselves against malware attacks.

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