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How a Business Continuity Plan Can Help You Avoid Disaster

How Not Having a Business Continuity Plan Could Put You at Serious Risk

By Afidence / December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on How Not Having a Business Continuity Plan Could Put You at Serious Risk

For many businesses today, the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of disruptions is paramount. This is where business continuity planning (BCP) comes into play. A business continuity plan is not just about surviving unexpected events; it’s about ensuring that your organization can thrive despite disruptive incidents.  In this blog post, we explore…

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Helps Reduce Business Threats

Threats Just a Click Away? Protect Your Business With Cybersecurity Risk Management

By Afidence / November 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Threats Just a Click Away? Protect Your Business With Cybersecurity Risk Management

Unfortunately, many businesses face a host of threats that loom just a click away. The good news? You don’t have to fall victim to them. Cybersecurity risks encompass the potential of exposure or loss stemming from a cyberattack or data breach, which can result in financial, operational, legal or reputational setbacks. The key to defending…

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Patch Management Software

Stitch Up Those Software and Application Vulnerabilities with Patch Management

By Afidence / November 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stitch Up Those Software and Application Vulnerabilities with Patch Management

Do you have defensive measures in place to shield your assets against cyber threats? Just as open windows can let in unwanted pests, software vulnerabilities can be openings for cyberattacks. Patch management is a proactive security measure that keeps windows closed to potential vulnerabilities in software, drivers and firmware.  Overall, patch management is the linchpin…

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Data Encryption Protection

Why and How You Should Be Using Data Encryption Software to Protect Your Sensitive Information

By Afidence / October 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Why and How You Should Be Using Data Encryption Software to Protect Your Sensitive Information

In an era where data is the lifeblood of any organization, safeguarding it has never been more critical. One of the most powerful tools at our disposal for ensuring data privacy and integrity is encryption. Data encryption, in the realm of modern cybersecurity, is akin to an impenetrable fortress protecting your sensitive information. What Is…

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Data Loss Prevention Strategy

Don’t Suffer Unnecessarily: Use these Data Loss Prevention Tactics to Save Time and Money

By Afidence / October 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Don’t Suffer Unnecessarily: Use these Data Loss Prevention Tactics to Save Time and Money

Worried that locking down your systems will make it impossible to get work done? Feeling vulnerable to ransomware or other attacks? With so many questions surrounding the safety of your business, it’s imperative to have security measures and data loss prevention tactics in place to protect your people and valuable data. In today’s modern, high-speed…

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Man In The Middle Attack Data Interception

How a Man in the Middle Attack Can Intercept Your Data

By Afidence / September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on How a Man in the Middle Attack Can Intercept Your Data

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, where information flows seamlessly between devices and networks, ensuring robust cybersecurity is no longer an option, but a necessity. One of the most insidious threats that business leaders need to be aware of is the man-in-the-middle attack.  Let’s  unravel the intricacies of MitM attacks, their implications, and why a solid…

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Technology Spotlight Meet Steve Brunker

Technology Spotlight: Meet Steve Brunker

By Afidence / September 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Technology Spotlight: Meet Steve Brunker

When hemmed in by technology challenges, businesses deserve a process that ensures communication, transparency and success from discovery to implementation and beyond. With a strong background in sales and technology, Steve Brunker knows how to overcome objections and meet the challenges his clients face on a daily basis. Steve’s transition from computer sales to becoming an…

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social engineering attacks

What You Need to Know About Social Engineering Attacks (And How to Dodge Them!)

By Afidence / August 17, 2023 / Comments Off on What You Need to Know About Social Engineering Attacks (And How to Dodge Them!)

You may be asking, what are social engineering attacks? Well, they aren’t something you’ll find in the latest thriller film. (Although if they were, we could at least cover our eyes during the scary parts.) Unfortunately, these types of cyber attacks are a reality of the innovative digital era, and that is about as scary…

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cyber espionage

Need to Beef Up Your Security Posture? 5 Cyber Espionage Examples to Consider

By Afidence / August 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Need to Beef Up Your Security Posture? 5 Cyber Espionage Examples to Consider

Thought leader: Josh Boxer When you imagine a world of espionage, clandestine operations and high-stakes warfare, images of a sleek Aston Martin or tuxedo-clad James Bond might come to mind. But welcome to 2023, where secret agents wield a keyboard instead of a weaponized ink pen and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities instead of parachuting into enemy…

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Cybersecurity incident response plan

Does Your Business Have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Afidence / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Does Your Business Have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

Picture this: It’s a bustling Monday morning at your office. Employees are busy working on their tasks and suddenly, chaos ensues. Your company’s network has just been breached and no one knows what to do next. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too real for businesses that lack a cybersecurity incident response plan. And it’s why…

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