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Specifically, a tool that assesses risk to our business by taking a real-world approach to finding and exploiting weaknesses in our security controls, policies, and practices. Implementing security controls to mitigate risk... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/utilizing-penetration-assessments-to-mitigate-actual-risk) ### [February 5, 2024 What is 3rd party risk? What is 3rd party risk? Third-party risk is a security threat from outside organizations that might gain access to a company’s sensitive data. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-3rd-party-risk) ### [November 7, 2023 Penetration Testing Methods Explained Schedule a Consultation Today Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cloud/penetration-testing-methods-explained) ### [January 11, 2023 The Benefits of an Outsourced SOC Do you have peace of mind about your current security measures? For many companies, security management is a major cause of concern and worry—but it doesn’t have to be! Today, we’re discussing how you can experience peace of mind with an outsourced SOC. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-benefits-of-an-outsourced-soc) ### [December 14, 2022 Web application security best practices Web applications are everywhere. If you do any business online, you probably use a web application (or several) to interact with customers and provide ongoing support. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/web-application-security-best-practices) ### [November 30, 2022 Implementing multi-factor authentication Is your sensitive data secure? If you haven’t checked in a while, consider thesestatistics: 51% of people use the same passwords across devices, and 57% of people who have already been victims of a phishing attack never changed their passwords. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/implementing-multi-factor-authentication) ### [August 29, 2022 BCDR: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Cyber Security Are your mission-critical systems protected? Do you have data backups stored and a plan in place to access those backups? Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cloud/business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery-in-cyber-security) ### [August 15, 2022 Developing a Business Continuity Plan for the Manufacturing Industry Disasters happen every day in many forms. Whether it’s a power outage, a ransomware attack, or a flooded facility, you can quickly lose access to essential systems. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/business-continuity-plan-for-the-manufacturing-industry) ### [August 7, 2022 7 Tiers of Disaster Recovery In the case of an outage, hack, or another disaster, you want to get your systems up and running as quickly as possible. You also don’t want to lose valuable data. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cloud/7-tiers-of-disaster-recovery) ### [July 14, 2022 Understanding Cybersecurity Gap Analysis According to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021,(https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach), data breaches cost companies 4.2 million dollars last year. A breach in your security management system could send your business into bankruptcy.You may have security controls in place to protect... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/understanding-cybersecurity-gap-analysis) ### [July 5, 2022 Cyber threats to the banking industry Banks are investing more in their security budgets this year due to a spike in emerging cyberthreats. 63% of the financial services sector suffered an increase in damaging cyberattacks. Thatis an increase of 17% since 2021.Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, said it spends over $1 billion... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cyber-threats-to-the-banking-industry) ### [June 30, 2022 Understanding cyber incident reporting requirements When it comes to cybercrimes, it’s easy to focus on an attack’s impact for your business. Howquickly can you get your data back? How can you defend best against the attack?However, when considering cybersecurity there’s another area that deserves attention:government cyber incident reporting... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/understanding-cyber-incident-reporting-requirements) ### [June 21, 2022 The best way to protect your privacy online The internet has transformed the way we work, shop, and play. It’s more convenient than ever tonetwork from the comfort of home, order products, and even work remotely.With all this convenience, however, comes a cost. It’s harder than ever to protect your privacy ina digitalized world.Many of the... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/the-best-way-to-protect-your-privacy-online) ### [June 6, 2022 Cyber Insurance Coverage Checklist While modern technology offers astounding options for expanded data storage, increased customer connection, and visibility with internet users all over the world, these conveniences come with potential risks.Hackers and other bad actors often exploit the cyber realm to steal valuable data from your... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cyber-insurance-coverage-checklist) ### [May 26, 2022 What is patch management in cybersecurity? In cybersecurity, patch management is how a company distributes patches: minor fixes or additional features in existing software. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-patch-management-in-cybersecurity) ### [May 5, 2022 Industrial IoT Security: What You Need To Know The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which refers to the use of intelligent devices in the business sector, has multiplied in recent years. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/industrial-iot-security) ### [April 26, 2022 What is a zero-day cybersecurity vulnerability? At first glance, a zero-day vulnerability can sound like a good thing. After all, we all want zero days without security issues! However, this type of vulnerability is one of the most dangerous. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-zero-day-cybersecurity-vulnerability) ### [April 26, 2022 How to stop ransomware from spreading Ransomware is scary. Hackers infect your computer with malware and lock you out in an attack, charging a ransom before you’re allowed back into your systems. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-spreading) ### [March 2, 2022 What is DFARS Compliant Material? If you’re a business with government contracts, DFARs regulations are essential to consider. Staying compliant helps you win and keep contracts with the United States government, which means a lot of business. The Department of Defense spent over 364 billion dollars on private contract work in 2018... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/what-is-dfars-compliant-material) ### [March 2, 2022 How Often Should Full Penetration Testing Be Performed? Imagine a hacker launches a phishing attack, gains access to your site through a vulnerability you never knew existed, and makes off with your most sensitive customer data. You think, “How could I have prevented this?” Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/how-often-should-full-penetration-testing-be-performed) ### [February 25, 2022 What is Multi-Factor Authentication? Securing your online accounts, data, financials, personal information, and more for your business has never been as important as it is now. Your business needs to have a strategy in place to do this, especially now that many of us are working hybrid or remotely. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-multi-factor-authentication) ### [February 15, 2022 How to Create And Manage Effective Passwords The number of passwords any individual is expected to create, remember, and manage is at an all-time high. In our connected and digital world, everything is online and everything is password protected. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-create-and-manage-effective-passwords) ### [January 30, 2022 When Cybersecurity Insurance Won’t Protect Your Business With online cyber attacks on the rise, business owners are scrambling to protect their businesses in any way possible. The world of online scams is growing daily. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/when-cybersecurity-insurance-wont-protect-your-business) ### [January 10, 2022 What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity Insurance We live in a connected world. Technology has made it easier than ever to connect with friends, customers, family, and even strangers on the internet. Individuals and businesses alike are able to do this through a multitude of platforms. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-you-need-to-know-about-cybersecurity-insurance) ### [December 21, 2021 Cybersecurity Threats to Manufacturing In today’s connected world most working industries in the US have had to face the realities of cyber threats for years now. Financial institutions, medical facilities, retail chains, and more have adapted their cybersecurity measures to match the ever changing landscape of cyber threats. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-threats-to-manufacturing) ### [December 13, 2021 What is Ransomware? Ransomware has made news headlines throughout 2021 as one of the year’s biggest cybersecurity threats. With new ransomware attacks happening more and more often, businesses need to be aware of these malicious tactics and have their defenses up in order to prevent themselves and their company from... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-ransomware) ### [December 8, 2021 What is PEN Testing? PEN testing, also known as penetration testing, is just how it sounds. A safe and organized attempt to exploit the vulnerabilities within an IT infrastructure. In the world of cybersecurity, this can be one of the most useful practices to get a real time look at vulnerabilities. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-pen-testing) ### [October 28, 2021 What is BlockChain? With the rising popularity of new technologies such as digital currencies you may be hearing more and more about things like “blockchain.” depending on your IT background these terms can be a bit confusing to really understand. It may have you wondering, what is blockchain, anyways? Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-is-blockchain) ### [September 7, 2021 Risk-based Vs. Compliance Based Approach to Cybersecurity Any business today has to have some level of understanding, monitoring, and complying to cybersecurity guidelines and safety measures. While this is a commonly known aspect of running a business, it is less commonly known that there can be multiple levels and approaches to your businesses’... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/risk-based-vs-compliance-based-approach-to-cybersecurity-2) ### [August 25, 2021 The Three Pillars of Information Security In our technology-driven world today, there is no longer an excuse to not pay adequate attention to your cybersecurity. You are responsible to your employees, customers, investors, and bank account to ensure information, data, resources, and dollars are protected from the ongoing cyber threats any... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-three-pillars-of-information-security-2) ### [July 19, 2021 Simple Ways You Can Boost Your Cybersecurity Today Cybersecurity is an area of growing concern for businesses of all sizes. Gone are the days where everything is hardwired in a single office space, making it easier to manage and protect operating systems for a whole company. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/simple-ways-you-can-boost-your-cybersecurity-today-2) ### [June 23, 2021 What a Real-Life Security Breach Looks Like Hacking tends to be glamourized in movies and shows. You’ll see a mysterious individual hidden away in a secured room, rapidly typing as they read through endless screens of code and battle security systems in real time. The end goal is to break into a high-profile target’s system and getaway with... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-a-real-life-security-breach-looks-like-2) ### [May 15, 2021 The Importance of RTO and RPO in Disaster Recovery In our last post, we talked about the importance of establishing a disaster recovery plan and proper backup systems. While preventative measures such as firewalls, two-factor authentication, employee education, and strong password requirements are a critical piece of cybersecurity, they’re not... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-importance-of-rto-and-rpo-in-disaster-recovery-2) ### [April 22, 2021 Understanding and Managing Patches for Your Business’s Systems and Software Keeping your systems and software updated is a critical part of cybersecurity. After all, 33% of breaches are due to unpatched vulnerabilities and outdated software. However, integrating the latest updates is something that’s often easier said than done. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/understanding-and-managing-patches-for-your-businesss-systems-and-software-2) ### [March 16, 2021 Prepare Your Business for IT in 2021 with These Free Webinars Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools a business can have when it comes to protecting against cyberthreats and technology problems. As a provider of managed IT and computer services in Dayton, Ohio and across the US, we know firsthand that the best cybersecurity strategies and digital... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/prepare-your-business-for-it-in-2021-with-these-free-webinars) ### [March 6, 2021 2021 Phishing Scams to Watch Out For As companies continue to try and figure out what the modern office looks like in a post-COVID world, cybersecurity should remain a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Cyberattacks increased by 400% under COVID-19, with ransomware remaining one of the most popular tactics. Ransomware involves... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/2021-phishing-scams-to-watch-out-for) ### [March 4, 2021 Is Remote Working Good for Businesses and Their Employees? Over the past year, countless companies have found themselves having to adopt to remote workplaces. By last April, 62% of working Americans were operating out of their homes. Though it certainly came with its technological challenges, not to mention cybersecurity threats, most companies and their... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/is-remote-working-good-for-businesses-and-their-employees-2) ### [February 26, 2021 Improving Your Business’s Remote Workforce Security The option to work remotely became an increasingly common offer for office workers over the past few years, especially among startups. While some companies typically placed limitations on when and how it could be done, others let their workers operate out of office as much as they wished. Either... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/improving-your-businesss-remote-workforce-security) ### [January 29, 2021 Why Password Security is So Important to Cybersecurity It’s strange to think of a time when passwords weren’t a constant part of our daily lives. Even in the early days of the internet, you only had to worry about remembering two or three passwords. Most people had an email address or two. Outside of that, they might have a login password for a network... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/why-password-security-is-so-important-to-cybersecurity-2) ### [December 30, 2020 Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2021 There’s no question that 2020 has been a unique year in so many ways, and cybersecurity is no exception. Under COVID-19, cyberattacks increased by 400%. Businesses of all sizes have been combatting new attacks designed to exploit employees working from home. Attacks such as Ransomware as a Service... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-resolutions-for-2021) ### [December 22, 2020 Keeping Your Systems and Software Up to Date There was a time when technology stayed the way you bought it. Whether it was your TV, your home phone, or even older computers, you never had to update it. You continued to use it as–is until it broke, or something better came along. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/keeping-your-systems-and-software-up-to-date-2) ### [November 23, 2020 Cybersecurity for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses in 2020 SMBs sit in a precarious spot when it comes to cybersecurity. They face the same cyber threats as large businesses, yet they often lack the resources and infrastructure to properly defend against them. Because of this, some malicious tactics specifically target smaller businesses. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-for-small-medium-sized-businesses-in-2020) ### [November 10, 2020 The Importance of Cybersecurity Strategy in Small Businesses Running your own business can provide an exciting opportunity to make a living while pursuing something you’re truly passionate about. Not only do you get to be your own boss, but you get to decide the overall direction and values of the place where you work. Of course, if starting a business were... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-importance-of-cybersecurity-strategy-in-small-businesses-2) ### [November 9, 2020 The State of Cybersecurity in 2020 – Free Report It’s become cliché to say this has been an unprecedented year, but there is no denying that 2020 has been rocky and unpredictable at best. The arena of cybersecurity has been no exception. When quarantine measures went into effect, businesses across the world shifted to remote operations. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-state-of-cybersecurity-in-2020-free-report) ### [October 13, 2020 5G Introduces New Capabilities…and New Cyberthreats October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Make sure to read our previous post about educating employees on cyberthreats here. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/5g-introduces-new-capabilitiesand-new-cyberthreats) ### [October 9, 2020 Educating Your Employees on Cybersecurity October is officially National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Started in 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, NCSAM exists to educate people on the importance of cybersecurity and provide guidance on how to stay protected. With cyberattacks... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/educating-your-employees-on-cybersecurity) ### [September 8, 2020 Protecting Your Business from Ransomware as a Service The “as a service” model has become increasingly common over the past decade, especially with software. Rather than paying a large upfront sum for ownership of a program, software as a service (SaaS) provides continued access in exchange for smaller recurring payments. Not only is SaaS more... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/protecting-your-business-from-ransomware-as-a-service) ### [July 29, 2020 Cybersecurity Threats Continue Under COVID-19 It’s been five months since quarantine measures went into effect. During this time, countless companies changed their workflows and infrastructures as twice as many people were suddenly working from home. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-threats-continue-under-covid-19) ### [June 15, 2020 Providing Disaster Recovery as a Service Modern servers and systems face countless threats. Not only are they under constant attack from hackers, malware, and spam bots, they’re also exposed to physical dangers. Twenty percent of businesses experience system loss from fires, floods, outages, and more every year. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/providing-disaster-recovery-as-a-service) ### [June 5, 2020 The Hidden Cost of a DDoS Attack There are many digital threats facing modern businesses. While it’s usually large companies that make the headlines, small businesses are targeted just as much by spam bots and hackers, if not more. One particular type of cyberthreat that has grown in both commonality and scale over the past decade... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-hidden-cost-of-a-ddos-attack) ### [May 29, 2020 Importance of Physical Server Access Protecting your servers from unwarranted physical access is an important part of cybersecurity. Even with the proper firewalls, authentication measures, and redundancies in place, all of these defenses don’t mean much if a person can plug straight into your system. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/importance-of-physical-server-access) ### [April 30, 2020 The Biggest Security Threats When Working from Home It’s incredible that we live in a time when so many people are able perform their jobs from the comfort of their own homes. If COVID-19 and the current quarantine measures had happened even just 15 years ago, businesses would be facing much greater challenges in providing access to files, software,... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-biggest-security-threats-when-working-from-home) ### [April 16, 2020 Keeping Employees Engaged During Social Distancing In the initial weeks of COVID-19 quarantine and working from home, most businesses were focused on simply maintaining operations. That meant ensuring employees had the necessary tools, that systems and files were accessible, that important information was still protected, etc. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cloud/keeping-employees-engaged-during-social-distancing) ### [March 30, 2020 How to Keep Your Systems and Data Safe While Employees Work from Home Now that the initial wave of chaos created by shifting employees to a work-from-home strategy is over, we want to remind you to continue keeping your systems and data secure. Keeping your systems safe can be especially challenging when employees work from home. Remember that cyber criminals are... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-keep-your-systems-and-data-safe-while-employees-work-from-home) ### [March 27, 2020 Preparing for Disaster and Keeping Your Business Operating With the quarantine measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, businesses across the country have been scrambling to keep operating. Offices have largely been shut down, and workers are operating remotely. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/preparing-for-disaster-and-keeping-your-business-operating) ### [March 23, 2020 Best Practices for Working from Home During COVID-19 Quarantine Working from home was once considered a luxury that few could experience. But in today’s fast paced, interconnected world where you can access just about everything you need from any device of your choosing, working from home is a fairly common opportunity. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/best-practices-for-working-from-home-during-covid-19-quarantine) ### [March 18, 2020 What 5G Means for Businesses It was just about 10 years ago that 4G data speeds hit the US market, starting with the release of the HTC Evo. 4G allowed mobile devices to compete against broadband connections and Wi-Fi networks. It opened the doors for the modern, mobile-first internet that we utilize today. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-5g-means-for-businesses) ### [March 9, 2020 Be Prepared: Office 2010 End of Service is Coming in October Is your business still using Office 2010? Then you may have noticed a little message appear at the top of a Word document or Excel sheet stating that support for your software is coming to an end. This is not an empty threat. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/be-prepared-office-2010-end-of-service-is-coming-in-october) ### [March 6, 2020 Why is Two Factor Authentication So Important for Businesses? Two-factor authentication is a simple, yet effective tactic to implement into your cyber security strategy. Chances are, you’ve had to use it in your day-to-day life already, whether it’s logging into Netflix or Facebook or something else. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/why-is-two-factor-authentication-so-important-for-businesses) ### [February 28, 2020 Are Smart Appliances a Vulnerability for Your Business? The rise of smart technology and interconnected devices has brought a level of control and convenience like never before. From a singular location, you can operate the lights, turn on a coffee maker, check your fridge, lock/unlock your doors, and so much more. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/are-smart-appliances-a-vulnerability-for-your-business) ### [February 12, 2020 The Importance of Risk-Based Vulnerability Management in Modern Cyber Security In today’s world where nearly everything and everyone is connected to the internet, businesses can’t setup a layer or two of defense and expect to be safe. While antivirus software, firewalls, and protocols like multifactor authentication provide a good baseline of protection, there are always ways... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/the-importance-of-risk-based-vulnerability-management-in-modern-cyber-security) ### [January 20, 2020 It’s Time for Businesses to Say Goodbye to Windows 7 Nearly 11 years ago, Windows 7 was released to the masses. Arriving just three short years after the largely criticized Windows Vista, Windows 7 received a much warmer reception. It retained the same rounded, transparency-driven appearance on the surface, but underneath, the OS was lighter, faster,... Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/its-time-for-businesses-to-say-goodbye-to-windows-7) ### [January 17, 2020 Should Your Business Have Cyber Insurance? Probably. It’s a little cliché, but when it comes to running a business, it’s wise to hope for the best while planning for the worst. If you have any amount of important data online (and you probably do), then one of the worst things that can happen is suffering a breach/hack/etc. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/should-your-business-have-cyber-insurance-probably) ### [January 13, 2020 Managing the Internet of Things in Your Business With a new decade on the horizon, you can expect technology to become even more integrated into your business. Smartphones and laptops are being joined by lighting systems, climate control units, fleets of trucks, company cars, office appliances, and more. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/managing-the-internet-of-things-in-your-business) ### [December 30, 2019 What Industries are the Most at Risk for Cyber Attacks? A new decade is upon us, and many are eager to see how technology will evolve over the next 10 years. However it changes, one thing is for certain: cyber threats will continue to evolve with it. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/what-industries-are-the-most-at-risk-for-cyber-attacks) ### [December 19, 2019 Protecting Against Human Error in IT When you think of cyber security, you probably think of antiviruses, firewalls, and general security settings on your devices. While those are all critical to protecting yourself against hackers and malware, they have a very serious vulnerability: Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/protecting-against-human-error-in-it) ### [December 13, 2019 Cyber Threats Facing Small Businesses Today’s digital world is filled with more threats to security than ever. While some small businesses assume they’re not big enough to become a target, this is a grave mistake. In fact, due to their tendency to have weaker defenses, small businesses can be a favored target among hackers. Read More](https://blog.expedienttechnology.com/blog/cybersecurity/cyber-threats-facing-small-businesses) ### [October 10, 2019 Microsoft End of Support You may have read about the upcoming Microsoft End of Support that is happening now and through 2020 for multiple products. This is an important topic that all sizes and types of businesses need to address to remain safe and compliant. 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