If you’re seeking cyber insurance (or renewing your policy), be prepared: insurers will probe your IT security practices in detail. The days of cheap, no-questions-asked cyber insurance are over. Now underwriters want proof that you’ve implemented specific controls to reduce risk. In fact, many policies will refuse coverage or deny claims if certain baseline controls

“Zero Trust” is a cybersecurity buzzword you might have heard, but what is zero trust for a small or midsize business? In a nutshell, Zero Trust is a security model that says trust nothing and verify everything. In traditional IT security, you might have a trusted internal network and untrusted outside world. Zero Trust flips

Software updates often feel like a nagging chore. Those pop-ups to install patches always seem to come at the worst time. But neglecting patches can be disastrous.  Unpatched systems are a top cause of breaches; according to Ponemon Institute, 60% of breach victims in one study were compromised via known vulnerabilities that had a patch

Running your business on Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) gives you powerful tools like Gmail, Drive, Docs, and real-time collaboration that keep teams productive and connected. However, many small and midsize businesses don’t realize that the default, out-of-the-box settings aren’t always designed to meet the security needs of a professional business environment. Without proper configuration,