Elizabeth Dasenbrock
Recent Posts
Guidance for Cyber Resilience in the Wake of Cyberterrorist Threats
In light of the evolving situation between Russia and Ukraine, we felt it beneficial to pass on the guidance provided by CISA. Technological advances have shifted warfare further from boots on the ground and closer to fingers on a keyboard. Cyberattacks...
Tax Season Brings Online Scams
Tax season is everyone’s favorite time of year, but don’t fall for online scams in your excitement! That’s right, this time of year brings out cybercriminals in droves looking to scam you out of your money and data. Watch out for these most common...
Cyber Risks for Local Governments Are at an All-Time High
Smaller government agencies often do not prioritize cybersecurity and the pandemic has only exacerbated this. Their network, and as a result their security, is spread thin while agencies across the country are getting hit left and right with...
Beware Online Scams This Holiday Shopping Season
Every year advancements in technology allow us to get more and do more than years prior. Everything is faster because people want and expect things faster. We’re accustomed to it now, and businesses know they must keep up with consumer demand to survive....
What DOD Contractors Need to Know About CMMC’s New “Strategic Direction”
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is being revised to streamline compliance for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) looking to do business with the government. This is great news for small businesses, which might...
What You Should Know About CISA’s New Joint Cyber Defense Initiative
On August 5th, at the Black Hat USA conference, newly appointed director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly, called for a partnership between the government and private sectors. Officially titled the Joint Cyber...
Awareness ≠ Behavior Change
Let’s face it: the term “Security Awareness Training” has most people’s eyes glazing over on sight. For some, those words even bring about memories of past failed attempts at shifting how employees view their role in security. They are often a stark...
Our Connected World Invites Attackers, Here’s How to Keep Them Out
Today people are always online no matter the time or place. This convenience is an essential part of doing business. Constant connection does come with a cost - increased risks for cyberattacks. In business, connectivity has become a necessity you must...
Why Every SMB Needs a Cybersecurity Roadmap
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at risk of experiencing a cyberattack now more than ever. In fact, SMBs are a top target of cybercriminals now that there are more remote workers, cloud services, and internet-connected devices than ever...
Stop Spam From Flooding Your Inbox
Spam – We all get it. We all hate it. It can flood our inboxes and cause us to miss important messages. We all know someone, or maybe you are someone who has 50,000 plus unopened emails on a personal account. That is often due to giving an email out too...
How to Know If the Employee Training Program Is Working
Studies showthat companies are spending a lot of time and money on employee training. So, we know that companies care about getting employees up to speed, but the real question is: "Is it working?" There are multiple ways to measure the effectiveness of...
Traveling Cyber Safe in 2021
The pandemic is not over, but we are heading in the right direction. More people are gaining access to vaccinations, and COVID restrictions have loosened up, which means we are starting to see airports fill up with travelers again. That's good news,...
