John Yensen

Three best practices to protect your data.

Three best practices to protect your data.

While malware and phishing attacks have evolved over time and are constantly becoming more and more sophisticated, there are ways to protect your data from them. Here are two best practices to observe no matter the size of IT infrastructure needed in your company or organization to follow that can help safeguard your business. Install […]

Ransomware vs. other malware attacks

Ransomware vs. other malware attacks

There is no end to the volume and type of malware out there in cyberspace. For a very long time, organizations were aware that viruses could attack their data, and render it corrupted and unusable. They were also aware that malware was used to steal data and use it for–primarily–monetary gain. Sell off banks of […]

Your employee quit your organization. Make sure your data hasn’t

Your employee quit your organization. Make sure your data hasn’t

When someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. The employee paperwork is taken care of by the HR, the on-floor assistance and other training is probably provided by a senior team member or the training and development team, and your IT […]

VPN 101: Remote access and safety

VPN 101: Remote access and safety

As we know, the Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a paradigm shift in the way businesses function. Home is now, ‘The Office’. With WFH taking root, companies and employees alike are experiencing so many benefits that it looks like it is here to stay. This has given a boost to various technologies that enable businesses […]

System & software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for later

System & software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for later

We all know how annoying it can be when you get a pop-up asking if you’d like to update it or worse still, your system starts to update itself. The general tendency is to put it off until the next time you log onto your device, when you put it off again. We have all […]

A “Free” Covid Vaccine can give you a virus (and infect your IT network)

A “Free” Covid Vaccine can give you a virus (and infect your IT network)

With the pandemic still raging in most parts of the world, cybercriminals have come up with yet another novel technique to lure unsuspecting victims and steal their data–the free Covid-19Vaccine scam. This is how it typically works. You get an email or a text message that says you are eligible to receive the vaccine for […]

Cyber Security training basics: Password best practices & phishing identification

Cyber Security training basics: Password best practices & phishing identification

As a business you know the importance of ensuring that your data is safe from the prying eyes of cyber criminals. While anti malware software programs and firewalls are essential to doing this, another important element is, training your employees to identify the traps laid by cyber criminals. This blog offers a list of what […]

What does cyber insurance typically cover?

What does cyber insurance typically cover?

Pandemic or no pandemic–cyber insurance is a must-have. And, not just that, some of your clients may insist that you have cyber insurance coverage before they trust you with their data–especially if you are operating in the B2B market. Cyber insurance can break the fall in case you become the victim of a cyber attack […]

Why does your business need cyber insurance?

Why does your business need cyber insurance?

The WFH model makes businesses much more vulnerable and easy targets for cybercriminals. Some of the reasons include A lot of people accessing their work data from home networks, which lacks high-level security The inability of businesses to monitor the work-related IT activities of their staff and, The use of personal devices by employees for […]

WFH means more vulnerability to cybercrime. Here are some methods to stay safe

WFH means more vulnerability to cybercrime. Here are some methods to stay safe

WFH opens up whole new horizons in terms of flexibility, productivity, and cost savings. But, it also opens your business up a little more to cybercriminals, as you can’t have a hands-on approach to cybersecurity, especially if your employees are using their own devices for work. This blog discusses some mechanisms that you can use […]