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FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended: What Your Business Needs to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

The Federal Trade Commission announced it is extending the Safeguards rule enforcement period by six months. The new deadline for complying with the updated requirements of the Safeguards Rule is now June 9, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at what this rule is, and what this extension means for businesses. What is the Safeguards… Read More »FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended: What Your Business Needs to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

US Bans TikTok on all Government-Issued Devices

President Biden officially signed the bill to ban TikTok across all government devices. However, this ban will not impact general users; it only affects those using the app via government-issued devices. With more than 100 million monthly active users in the U.S. alone, TikTok is at the forefront of internet culture. Lawmakers have long taken… Read More »US Bans TikTok on all Government-Issued Devices

Microsoft To End Windows 7 and 8.1 Support Next Week

Originally announced in 2020, Microsoft will cut off Windows 7 and 8.1 from security updates and technical support on January 10th, marking the launch of Microsoft Edge 109 — the last version to support Windows 7 and 8.1. Google has also announced that Chrome will end support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on February 7th.… Read More »Microsoft To End Windows 7 and 8.1 Support Next Week

2022 Cybersecurity: A Year in Review

2022 was a tumultuous year for cybersecurity. This year proved yet again, that no industry is safe from cybercriminals. While the education and healthcare sectors were hit the hardest, every major industry experienced its fair share of breaches and attacks. As organizations scrambled to protect their systems from cyberattacks, new trends emerged that made it… Read More »2022 Cybersecurity: A Year in Review

President Biden Signs Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Act into Law

On Wednesday, President Biden signed legislation that encourages federal government agencies to adopt quantum computing technology, a move seen as critical to protect against foreign cyberattacks. The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), is a response to the growing threat of quantum computing used by countries… Read More »President Biden Signs Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Act into Law

What Cybersecurity Trends Will Shape 2023?

As technology advances and cybercrime increases, companies need to remain vigilant about their cybersecurity strategies. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), it is important to stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends to protect your business from cyber threats. Here are the top cybersecurity trends you should be aware… Read More »What Cybersecurity Trends Will Shape 2023?

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CMMC Compliance: What Is It and How Can You Achieve It?

In recent years, America’s digital infrastructure has become a core vulnerability as international conflicts migrate online, and cyberwarfare becomes an ever-present threat to our nation’s security.

Russia-Ukraine conflict takes the hybrid warfare route, U.S. on high alert

Russia inflicted way more destruction on Ukraine than what made the headlines. As Russia continued to invade Ukraine, it simultaneously launched a series of cyberattacks against the country, and the initial targets were Ukrainian banks and government agencies. The newer sanctions by the U.S. and other NATO nations have not been successful in preventing Putin from continuing his invasion.