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 A Scary New Threat To Your Network’s Security

More people are working remotely than ever before. Many businesses had to make a huge shift in 2020. At the same time, cybercriminals used the shift to attack as many people as possible. They knew that with more people working at home, there would be a window when cyber security wasn’t a priority – and they were right.

Because businesses had their hands full getting their teams set up for remote work, IT security slipped through the cracks. Cybercriminals used their greatest tool to their advantage. That tool? Human error. Hackers sent out phishing emails and attacks at an unprecedented rate. Infosecurity Magazine reports that phishing attacks increased upwards of 30,000% over the last year!

This highlights the need for strong IT security for the remote workforce. Remote workers must be trained up on the latest cyberthreats, especially phishing scams. They also need serious endpoint security on their at-home devices (such as antivirus software and other malware protection). If you need them to access your network, security MUST be in place, and that includes the use of a VPN. usecure, Oct. 8, 2020

The Very First Thing You Must Do This Year

Before you turn your attention to the big goals you’ve set for your business in 2021, there’s one very important thing you need to do ASAP: a cyber security audit. You need to know where you and your business stand against today’s many cyberthreats. An IT security assessment will tell you how capable you are of withstanding or blocking data breaches, malware infections, and much more. When you know where the gaps are, you can fill them, giving your business the edge in 2021.

Is Reading On Your Resolution List? See Unexpected Reads From The Top CEO’s In 2020

If it’s time for a new reading list, look no further than some of the top reads from 2020, as picked by CEOs. Here are a few of their picks according to the online library, Perlego.

  • The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie To Everyone — Especially Ourselves by Dan Ariely: This is a book about cheating. Why do people do it? Does it have a purpose?
  • How To Make Anyone Like You: Proven Ways To Become A People Magnet by Leil Lownde: This is a book with a self-explanatory title. The author walks readers through ways to get people on your side and how to better interact with others.
  • Great Speeches Of The 20th Century by Bob Blaisdell: If you want to be inspired, look no further. This is a collection of speeches that captivated audiences at the time and in years following.
  • The Shallows: How The Internet Is Changing The Way We Think, Read And Remember by Nicholas Carr: This book is a thoughtful look into current technologies and how they shape the way we think, form relationships, and interact with the world. Business Insider, Sept. 1, 2020
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