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Our blog is your go-to resource for cybersecurity tips, compliance insights, and IT best practices—written for insurance agencies and small businesses across New York State.
- Risk Assessment vs. Penetration Test: What’s the Difference (and Which Do You Actually Need)?
When most people think about cybersecurity testing, they picture something intense:A team of engineers trying to break into your network, uncovering hidden backdoors, and simulating what real hackers might do. That’s called a penetration test — and yes, it’s valuable. But here’s the truth:If you already know your cybersecurity is missing pieces, a pen test… Read more: Risk Assessment vs. Penetration Test: What’s the Difference (and Which Do You Actually Need)? - Why Security Awareness Training Needs to Be Ongoing — Not Just Once a Year
Cybersecurity threats are evolving constantly.Unfortunately, many businesses are still treating employee training like a one-and-done checkbox. They show a video once a year, hand out a PDF, or host a 20-minute lunch-and-learn… and then hope for the best. But here’s the reality: If you aren’t training your team consistently, they’re not prepared. 1. Your Employees… Read more: Why Security Awareness Training Needs to Be Ongoing — Not Just Once a Year
- How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It’s Too Late
Phishing emails are the #1 way hackers get into businesses.They don’t need to break in — they wait for someone to open the door. That “door” is usually a link, a file, or a reply to a fake email that looks legit. These emails are getting more convincing by the day — even savvy employees… Read more: How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It’s Too Late
- Your Reputation Is Everything — And Cybersecurity Protects It
For small businesses, reputation isn’t just important — it’s everything. You don’t have a massive marketing budget or a legal team to spin bad press. What you have is your name, your client relationships, and the trust you’ve built in your community. That trust is the reason people do business with you.And the moment it’s… Read more: Your Reputation Is Everything — And Cybersecurity Protects It
- 7 Common Cyberattacks (and How They Actually Hit Small Businesses)Cyberattacks aren’t just for the headlines anymore. They’ve become everyday threats — especially for small businesses. And yet, many business owners still think, “That wouldn’t happen to us.” Here’s the truth: These attacks aren’t rare. They’re routine.And they don’t require sophisticated hackers. They just require one mistake. One moment of trust. One outdated system. Let’s… Read more: 7 Common Cyberattacks (and How They Actually Hit Small Businesses)
