The FinTech sector is booming. With the Covid-19 pandemic triggering changes in how people shop and accelerating the development of e-commerce services, the use of FinTech applications continues to rise in tandem. However, this rising trend calls for a growth in cybersecurity maturity, not only for financial and technology firms, but for every organization.
Developed in the late 1980s, a firewall was one of the first security measures protecting internet users. Today, the latest next generation firewalls (NGFW) are useful for keeping your company safe online when combined with other systems. But how, exactly, do they work?
Data is one of today’s most valuable commodities, yet [21% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2020/03/31/data-backup/) still don’t have a backup or disaster recovery plan. Needless to say, there are many ways you can lose data – and end up with a host of troubles to boot. That's why every business has to come up with a smart solution that meets its needs.
Ransomware is one of the most common cyberthreats to small and medium-sized businesses. Despite the fact that you are already aware of the damage that ransomware can cause, the cybercriminals behind such attacks show persistent effort to discover any weakness in your defenses. Attacks against databases, web servers and smartphones are on the rise.
If you’re looking for a way to create a productive and flexible workplace, rely on the cloud. Here are the main advantages you’ll appreciate in the long run.
Cyberattacks can cost you more than just money. But also, they teach you a great lesson. The story of Xander Koppelmans.
When a crisis hits, be ready to switch to teleworking. That is just one of the lessons COVID-19 has taught companies all around the world. Remote working should go hand in hand with extra cybersecurity measures – here’s how to achieve them.
Your IT infrastructure should be like an unconquerable fortress. The more layers of protection, the less chance the consequences of a cyberattack will be devastating. But when it comes to crunch time, people tend to make mistakes – especially when they’re working remotely. If you want to avoid data breaches, use two-factor authentication and encryption on all devices.
Maybe you’ve spent years building a company. Maybe you’re running a successful business and can’t imagine losing it. Maybe when someone asked if you were going to implement a sophisticated data protection solution, you said: Maybe. Because why fix something that doesn't seem to be broken?