What is Multifactor Authentication? Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security control used to verify user identity by prompting two or more authentication factors prior to logging into your applications and accounts. MFA uses two different types of authentication – something you know (a password) and something you have (your cell phone). At its simplest, it Continue Reading
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Ransomware Awareness for Upcoming Holiday Weekends
Prior to the Labor Day holiday, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency released information regarding a recent trend of ransomware attacks taking place over holiday weekends, when the attackers believe that IT and Security teams may be on vacation or not paying as close attention to their networks. In May 2021, leading into Mother’s Day Continue Reading
Best Practices for Video Conferencing
In the midst of a global pandemic, you might be trading in your days at the office for working remotely. This means relying more heavily on video conferencing platforms to conduct meetings, stay in touch with co-workers, and run your business. These platforms introduce risks and challenges, especially for unfamiliar users. CMA wants to make Continue Reading
Understanding the Most Common Security Attacks: Phishing, Malware, and Social Engineering
Cyber security is ever changing, so keeping up with the latest threats can be difficult. Phishing, malware, and social engineering are all security threats that you’ve probably heard of. It’s important to understand these common attacks, know how they can affect your business, and how to prevent them from happening. PHISHING Phishing, a type of Continue Reading
Consultant and Business Partner
Consultant and business partner: two generic terms that sound good, but depending on how they’re defined and practiced, have the potential to be great. The problem is that too many companies consider themselves to be great consultants and business partners. But, what makes them so great? Most companies sell consumer goods and services, while very Continue Reading