Ransomware, spyware, phishing schemes, and other Cyber attacks are commonplace in today’s world of technology. According to a recent article in Forbes, ransomware attacks grew at an accelerated pace in 2016 with reports of 638 million attacks, almost 200 times more than the number of ransomware attacks in 2015. Most experts agree that Ransomware attacks will continue to occur–so what can you do to avoid being a ransomware hostage?
Defending against Cyber threats is no easy task. Understanding the risks and designing a defense strategy are important steps in protecting yourself from Malicious actors and Cybercriminals. Staying current on Operating System and Application Patches, Restricting Network Access, and maintaining antivirus and malware protection are known ways to protect your network.
It’s that time of year when many businesses are setting goals and budgets for next year. This is a good time to reflect on the impact technology can have on your business. While Cloud Computing adoption remains strong, companies will increase migration from Public to Private Cloud and even migrate back “on premise.” Cloud adoption, digital transformation and streaming media will increase the demand for bulletproof networking.
Have you noticed? The largest US Based Cyber-Security Hacks in recent years have all come up on the “vastly over-rated” AT&T Network? According to sources close to the investigation say that would just be a matter of fact. Not much satisfaction to the “infected” but here’s what AT&T says: https://www.csid.com/attcustomercare/
US ProTech named to the RSA Top-20 List of Security Solutions providers for 2015! Read the article published by CIO Review magazine about US ProTech’s CEO and founder, Jonathan Goetsch. To view the entire magazine, click here and read: New Tools That Demystify IT Security and Measurably Quantify Risk, by Goetsch.