Ah, tax season. Shortly after the chaos of the year-end holidays and the refreshing new start that comes with the new year, we are forced to crunch numbers, do tedious paperwork and take a long, hard look at our own financial landscape of the year before. For the gifted few, taxes (and all the […]
Business Continuity Management
8 steps to building your first cybersecurity resume: a guide for recent grads
So, you’re trying to start down the path of cybersecurity employment. If you’ve used killer keywords and managed to make it through whatever Applicant Tracking System (ATS) your potential employers are using in their recruitment process and have successfully placed your resume under the eyes of those potential employers, they can see that you have […]
Your summer cybersecurity soundtrack: Podcasts
For many, their summer soundtrack consists of upbeat playlists that are played just a little too loud during long commutes and road trips. For others, an informational podcast will do the trick. If you have any interest in the security industry, get a pen and a piece of paper to write down your carefully curated […]
The risks of a weak business continuity plan
With the exponential evolution of the technology age, people and businesses are able to do more, do it faster, and do it better than ever before. While these technological advancements mean increased productivity and output for organizations, they also put those very same organizations at risk. In other words, it isn’t enough to just protect […]
3 steps to becoming a threat hunting pro
Threat hunting is the process during which security professionals look for threats that already exist within their organization’s IT infrastructure. This differs from penetration testing (also called pen testing), which seeks out and identifies vulnerabilities that a hacker could use to invade a network. Here is our advice on becoming a threat hunting pro and safeguarding your organization. Build […]
GDPR readiness can yield business benefits beyond compliance
Most of the discussions about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have naturally focused on best practices for achieving compliance and avoiding penalties. As GDPR compliance becomes a reality this month for all companies that do business with EU residents, an often overlooked aspect has been the overall business advantage of GDPR preparedness. Because […]
Success: Secure360 Twin Cities 2018
Is it already over? Our team had such a great time at Secure360 Twin Cities 2018 and we hope you did too. The event was a big success. We couldn’t have done it without our staff, volunteers, speakers, sponsors and attendees. The week was filled with great conversation, including your feedback! We heard everything you […]
What can we learn from the Equifax breach?
Last month, social media platforms were saturated with statements and reports referring to the Equifax breach that was discovered on July 29. Most people are aware that 143 million people were impacted by this event. As more and more statements surface, there’s a lot to glean from what took place at Equifax. Listed below are […]
Our role in the cybersecurity gender gap
As cybercrime continues to rise, so will the number of cybersecurity job openings in the years to come. This year alone, there are approximately 780,000 people employed in a cybersecurity position and just under 300,000 job openings in this field. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing. Unfortunately, there is a noticeable gender gap found […]
How cybercriminals use geo-targeting
Cybercriminals have existed for a long time and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Anyone who has ever been victim of cybercrime may be puzzled as to how it happened. How do cybercriminals decide who they are going to target? Is there actually a method to their attacks or is it random? The truth is, […]
