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Cyber Security Disaster Preparedness

How Hackers Get Personal Information

And How You Can Protect Your Business Cybersecurity is becoming a pressing issue for professionals in all industries. All organizations, from retail shops to law offices, have a digital presence and often collect personal information.  But whenever individuals give out their personal information—be it credit card details or name and password—they’re at risk of having…

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5 Key Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance Terms You Need To Know

Bookmark This; You’ll Need It! Wherever you are in your cybersecurity process, there are several key terms you’re bound to encounter over and over again if you’re investigating cyber insurance policies.  Having a solid understanding of what you’re looking for can mean a world of difference: informed choices can save you millions of dollars, either…

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What’s the Dark Web?

Spoiler alert: it’s scary, but not for the reasons you might think. What do you picture when you hear the phrase “the Dark Web”?  For most folks, the phrase conjures up scary-looking people typing bright green characters into a deep black computer screen, likely selling illegal goods to unsuspecting victims.  And while nefarious activity is…

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Cyber Security Tech Advice

Company-Owned v. Employee-Owned Devices

To BYOD or to not BYOD Does your company distribute workplace cell phones? If so, can your employees use those devices however they like?  The digital landscape has always been a little bit of a wild, wild West, but since the pandemic, the rise of remote work has sent shockwaves through the country. Some changes…

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Cyber Security General Announcements

Here’s What You Need to Know About the December 9th FTC Auto Dealer Requirements

What’s changing, and how Stratti can help Have you been hearing about the changes to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule?  There are shifting requirements when it comes to cybersecurity and customer data protection, and the deadline for compliance is right around the corner.  This December, more organizations than ever before will be held liable for their…

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You Need Cyber Insurance—But Before You Apply, Read This!

You know you need cyber insurance. Before you can get it, there are certain steps you have to take to qualify.  Cyber insurance is one of the most important means of protection for your business. It offers additional legal and financial safety in case criminals attack. However, cyber insurance is incredibly difficult to get, unlike…

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How ID Agent can make cybersecurity training a cinch

Finally, an Effective Training! You’ve seen the headlines and the statistics over the last few years now: cyber attacks are on the rise, and there’s no sign of things slowing down. Over the past year, ransomware attacks have increased by almost 13%, a rise as big as the last five years combined. Companies of all…

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Cyber Security

Do You Have Social Engineering Protection?

Have you heard of social engineering? In the IT world, it’s when the bad guys manipulate people into giving away confidential information. An unfortunate example of this comes from a story I read recently about where a hacker called into the main line of a local office and said the following: “Hello, I’m Joe Shmo…

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Cyber Security

Don’t Let Security Be an Afterthought

Cybersecurity Is a Crucial Part of a Modern Business Strategy When you leave your house, do you leave your door unlocked?  When you travel, do you only bring cash with you?  When you go on a long hike, do you bring any water? Security is a broad concept. It’s about safety, but it’s also about…

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Consider us part of the team

Why Proactively Managed IT Services might be the perfect fit for your company In this day and age, it’s a slippery slope to feel like you’re falling behind in the technology world. The reality is not everyone needs to be an IT expert… …much less keep up with monthly updates, guidelines, and security recommendations. Technology…

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