A Winter Cyberland
The Holidays are in full swing!
WINTER 2023
It's that time of year again…
When “the weather outside is weather,” holiday cheer is in the air, and cyber bad actors lurk around the corner. Why not be there when they turn the corner and wish them “Good afternoon!”
MINDFULNESS
STAY ahead of cyber bad actors
Time off is high, and projects get delayed, but don’t drop your guard during the winter holidays! Cyber bad actors will be there to take advantage of any lapse in security.
How to stay ahead of Scrooge-like bad actors:
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![Engage the Bad Actor to Gain the Upper Hand]()
Many companies do cybersecurity wrong. They play defense with little to no thought of offense, allowing their weaknesses and vulnerabilities to be the focal point of their cyber strategy. Instead, they should build a program to engage the cybercriminal, allowing their strengths and resiliencies to guide their cyber strategy and win the cyber war.
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![Guard Against Ransomware During Shopping Season]()
Ransomware is malware that a bad cyber actor installs on your computer systems, encrypting essential files to hold your business hostage in exchange for money. It’s a massive cyber threat with staggering costs.
Don’t let it ruin your holiday by taking down your business operations.
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![Proactively Protect Your Intellectual Property]()
Most businesses have something unique, like a product, process, innovation, code, ingredient, recipe, or idea. It’s their “special sauce” or “better mouse trap.” It sets them apart from the competition and will help them change or disrupt the world (hopefully for the good). It’s called intellectual property, and protecting it from bad cyber actors is critical.
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![Balance Cybersecurity with Business Operations]()
Deemed by decodingCyber as an up-and-coming star, Lesley Heizman is a One2 Watch honor recipient!
She was asked five questions and shared that a significant challenge we face today is balancing cybersecurity with business operations. She also shared many great cybersecurity resources!
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![Manage the Top Cybersecurity E-commerce Threats]()
The holiday season is here: time with friends and family, overpriced pumpkin-spiced lattes, and online shopping! If you’re an e-commerce vendor, what can put a wrinkle in your plans for online shopping domination? Two words: bad actors. But we can help you!
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"What! Would you so soon put out, with worldly hands, the light I give?"
— The Ghost of Christmas Past