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A Comprehensive Cyber Insurance Coverage Checklist for Your Business
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly frequent and costly, especially for businesses that don’t have sufficient protection. Small and medium-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable to these threats. To address this, having a comprehensive cyber insurance coverage checklist is essential. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a breach has surged…
Crafting an Effective Network Security Plan for Your Business
A well-crafted network security plan is essential for organizations to safeguard data and maintain operational continuity in today’s threat-laden digital world. For any business handling sensitive information, a security strategy isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential to protect assets and build trust. A recent survey found that 16% of organizations suffered losses exceeding $1 million due to…
Defend Your Data: Exploring Key Types of Network Security Solutions
Today’s network security measures are as crucial as locks on a front door—arguably even more so. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, a secure network has shifted from a mere option to an absolute necessity for every organization. In fact, user expectations around security and speed are higher than ever. Research shows that 47% of…
How TotalControl Empowers Cybersecurity with a VisibleOps Approach
In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, TotalControl by IP Services leverages the principles outlined in VisibleOps Cybersecurity to create an uncompromising security framework that helps organizations protect their critical assets. Combining TotalControl’s quality-driven approach with VisibleOps’ methodologies for managing IT operations, IP Services empowers businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture with operational clarity, predictable performance, and…
Why the Importance of Network Security Cannot Be Overlooked
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated than ever, the answer is clear: securing your network is essential to ensuring business continuity and growth. According to recent data, 40% of leaders agree that enhancing how their networks operate would allow them to launch new services more effectively. This highlights the crucial role network security plays in…
Understanding Network Vulnerabilities: Identifying and Mitigating Security Threats
In today’s hyperconnected world, network vulnerabilities are an ever-present threat to businesses of all sizes. From misconfigured firewalls to outdated software, weaknesses in a company’s network can leave it exposed to a variety of cyber threats. Consider this: attackers were able to exfiltrate data in less than a day after compromise in 45% of cases.…
SMBs in the Crosshairs: The Cybersecurity Skills Gap Puts Small Businesses at Risk
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the stakes are higher than ever. As essential as cybersecurity is for any modern business, many SMBs are facing a severe skills shortage that leaves them especially vulnerable. New data highlights just how significant this challenge has become, revealing alarming trends that…
The Growing Threat of Insider Attacks: Protecting Your Business from Within
When we think about cybersecurity threats, our minds often turn to malicious hackers operating from distant corners of the world. However, a growing concern for businesses today comes not from external attackers but from within the organization itself: insider threats. Whether malicious or accidental, these threats can be just as—if not more—devastating than external attacks.…
Is Your Business Ready for Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape?
As cybercrime continues to grow at an alarming rate, no business is safe—especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Many SMBs assume they’re too small to be targeted, but in reality, they’re prime targets for cybercriminals looking for easy opportunities. The statistics are sobering: 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, yet only 14% are…
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