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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Security](https://datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) ## [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early) Monday, 21 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-21-22/b2ap3_large_Internet_Awareness_360130846_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early "When It Comes to Internet Security Awareness, It’s Best to Start Early") Hopefully, you’re aware of how important cybersecurity is today—if not, make sure you come back to our blog often for more information on that. The Internet, for all its benefits, can easily be the source of serious threats. With today’s youth growing more connected, these threats can easily target them… making it all the more important to start teaching cybersecurity awareness and best practices early. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-internet-security-awareness-it-s-best-to-start-early) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Explaining the Pen Test and Its Benefits](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-the-pen-test-and-its-benefits) Friday, 11 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Explaining the Pen Test and Its Benefits](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-11-22/b2ap3_large_pen_test_365832126_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-the-pen-test-and-its-benefits "Explaining the Pen Test and Its Benefits") Penetration testing is a topic that you might often hear and read about on the Internet, but you might not know exactly what it is without having it explained to you by a professional. Today, we want to clear up any misconceptions or ideas you might have about penetration testing and how it relates to your business’ network security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-the-pen-test-and-its-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/explaining-the-pen-test-and-its-benefits) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Remote Collaboration Demands Additional Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-collaboration-demands-additional-security) Monday, 07 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Remote Collaboration Demands Additional Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-07-22/b2ap3_large_remote_collab_335741026_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-collaboration-demands-additional-security "Remote Collaboration Demands Additional Security") Workforces have been increasingly distributed and many businesses aim to continue that strategy for the foreseeable future. There are a fair share of challenges that distributed employees have themselves, but for the business, it can be tough getting them to do the things that need to be done to secure the business. Here are a few actions that need to be taken if you want to make that happen. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [Remote Work](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-collaboration-demands-additional-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/remote-collaboration-demands-additional-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Emergence of the CISO](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-emergence-of-the-ciso) Friday, 04 February 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Emergence of the CISO](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2022/2-04-22/b2ap3_large_man_sheild_201580269_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-emergence-of-the-ciso "The Emergence of the CISO") As statistics for cybercrime surge, it’s important to remember that your organization must do all that it can to protect itself. There is, however, a C-suite position that almost exclusively focuses on this task: the chief information security officer, or CISO. Many enterprises have individuals dedicated to the sole task of securing their organization, but smaller businesses might find themselves lagging behind in this regard due to no fault of their own. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-emergence-of-the-ciso#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-emergence-of-the-ciso) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Avoiding Scams Starts with Awareness](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-scams-starts-with-awareness) Friday, 21 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Avoiding Scams Starts with Awareness](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-21-22/b2ap3_large_BeScammin_329595605_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-scams-starts-with-awareness "Avoiding Scams Starts with Awareness") The world is full of people who would try to take advantage of your organization and its employees—or, in less gratifying words, scammers. They will do everything they can to try to fool your company and make a quick buck doing so. How can you make sure that the countless messages and phone calls you receive on a daily basis aren’t crooks trying to scam you out of house and home? It all starts with a little awareness. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-scams-starts-with-awareness#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-scams-starts-with-awareness) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Facebook Phishing Is a Real Problem](https://datalyst.net/blog/facebook-phishing-is-a-real-problem) Wednesday, 05 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Facebook Phishing Is a Real Problem](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-5-22/b2ap3_large_SM_phishing_312091072_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/facebook-phishing-is-a-real-problem "Facebook Phishing Is a Real Problem") Hackers have often used email to trick users into clicking on fraudulent links or to hand over important credentials through phishing scams, but these are usually blocked by an enterprise-level spam blocker. However, hackers have learned that there is indeed a way around these spam blockers, and it’s through popular social media websites. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/facebook-phishing-is-a-real-problem#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/facebook-phishing-is-a-real-problem) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 2022 Cybersecurity Plan for Massachusetts Small Businesses](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-2022-cybersecurity-plan-for-massachusetts-small-businesses) Tuesday, 04 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The 2022 Cybersecurity Plan for Massachusetts Small Businesses](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/765/b2ap3_large_463397364_data_protection_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-2022-cybersecurity-plan-for-massachusetts-small-businesses "The 2022 Cybersecurity Plan for Massachusetts Small Businesses") Massachusetts has taken the lead in the United States in terms of cybersecurity regulations, which in the long run, will hopefully aid to protect businesses and consumers from the Bay State. Let’s review what your cybersecurity needs to look like as we progress into 2022. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-2022-cybersecurity-plan-for-massachusetts-small-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-2022-cybersecurity-plan-for-massachusetts-small-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends](https://datalyst.net/blog/turns-out-there-is-a-trend-for-cyberattacks-over-holiday-breaks-and-weekends) Friday, 31 December 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-31-21/b2ap3_large_HollyCyber_176542999_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/turns-out-there-is-a-trend-for-cyberattacks-over-holiday-breaks-and-weekends "Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends") There are countless cybersecurity threats out there, many of which wait until very unfortunate times to strike. One such time is over extended weekends or holiday breaks, when many companies shut down operations longer than the usual two-day weekend. In fact, this is such an issue that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and CISA have issued warnings in response to them. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/turns-out-there-is-a-trend-for-cyberattacks-over-holiday-breaks-and-weekends#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/turns-out-there-is-a-trend-for-cyberattacks-over-holiday-breaks-and-weekends) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [After Another Year of Working from Home, How Does Remote Security Look?](https://datalyst.net/blog/after-another-year-of-working-from-home-how-does-remote-security-look) Wednesday, 29 December 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![After Another Year of Working from Home, How Does Remote Security Look?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-29-21/b2ap3_large_handshield_248616371_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/after-another-year-of-working-from-home-how-does-remote-security-look "After Another Year of Working from Home, How Does Remote Security Look?") Many, many companies have adopted remote work policies and practices since the COVID-19 pandemic forced most to downsize (if not cease outright) on-site operations about two years ago. Now, as we enter 2022, it seems a good time to reexamine the security that we have protecting our businesses and the workers currently operating remotely. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/after-another-year-of-working-from-home-how-does-remote-security-look#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/after-another-year-of-working-from-home-how-does-remote-security-look) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Amazon Is Seeing Phishing Attacks Rise](https://datalyst.net/blog/amazon-is-seeing-phishing-attacks-rise) Wednesday, 15 December 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Amazon Is Seeing Phishing Attacks Rise](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-15-21/b2ap3_large_VoicePhish_65829154_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/amazon-is-seeing-phishing-attacks-rise "Amazon Is Seeing Phishing Attacks Rise") The holiday season is a time for merriment and good cheer, but hackers have historically used it to take advantage of peoples’ online shopping tendencies. Phishing scams are always on the rise during the holiday season, so you need to take steps now to ensure that you don’t accidentally put yourself at risk—especially with voice spoofing emerging as a threat for Amazon orders. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/amazon-is-seeing-phishing-attacks-rise#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/amazon-is-seeing-phishing-attacks-rise) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Outlining the Usefulness of the Password Manager App](https://datalyst.net/blog/outlining-the-usefulness-of-the-password-manager-app) Friday, 10 December 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Outlining the Usefulness of the Password Manager App](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-10-21/b2ap3_large_password_manager_109028919_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/outlining-the-usefulness-of-the-password-manager-app "Outlining the Usefulness of the Password Manager App") Businesses sure use a lot of online accounts, and if they don’t keep track of the passwords associated with these accounts, things can get messy fast. To help with this effort, password managers, or applications that store passwords in an encrypted vault, have really taken off. Here are some of the reasons why businesses invest in password management solutions. Tags: [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/outlining-the-usefulness-of-the-password-manager-app#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/outlining-the-usefulness-of-the-password-manager-app) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Microsoft Warns Against Password Spraying](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-warns-against-password-spraying) Friday, 03 December 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Microsoft Warns Against Password Spraying](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2021/12-03-21/b2ap3_large_hackPuter_382162531_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-warns-against-password-spraying "Microsoft Warns Against Password Spraying") As time has passed, cybersecurity attacks have become another way some organizations and nations engage in warfare. You can argue that there is a war going on at all times in cyberspace while hackers—many of which are sponsored by government agencies—try to outdo security researchers at all turns. One such scenario sees customers in the United States and Israeli defense technology sectors becoming the target of “password spraying.” Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Authentication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/authentication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-warns-against-password-spraying#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-warns-against-password-spraying) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools](https://datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools) Monday, 22 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-22-21/b2ap3_large_network_security_365686441.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools "Boost Your Network’s Security with These 4 Tools") Network security can be tough; there’s a lot to know, and you often need to have trained professionals on your side to ensure your systems are as secure as possible. With the right solutions on your side, however, it can be made much more manageable. Let’s discuss some of the most important security features your organization should implement and why. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Mobile Device Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device-management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/boost-your-network-s-security-with-these-4-tools) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ransomware Costs May Surprise You](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you) Friday, 19 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ransomware Costs May Surprise You](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-19-21/b2ap3_large_354807478_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you "Ransomware Costs May Surprise You") Did you know that the United States is the leader in ransomware payments? According to a survey from Mimecast titled “The State of Ransomware Readiness,” the U.S. has the highest average payment for ransomware out of the entire world at more than $6 million per victim. These shocking numbers likely stem from high-profile ransomware attacks, but they are also indicative of a larger problem, that being people who still pay the ransom. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-costs-may-surprise-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Yes, You Can Outsource Hacking](https://datalyst.net/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking) Wednesday, 17 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Yes, You Can Outsource Hacking](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-17-21/b2ap3_large_hirehacker_342364376_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking "Yes, You Can Outsource Hacking") Have you ever wondered what it takes to hire a hacker to perform a specific task? Thanks to the findings of Comparitech, we can get a look into the average pricings of various hacking services that can be found on the Dark Web. While we would never condone ever taking advantage of such services, it’s a fascinating look into the business of cybercrime, and one that can give you an idea of just how easy and accessible it is for hackers to make your life difficult. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/yes-you-can-outsource-hacking) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Smart Speakers Spying on You?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you) Monday, 15 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are Smart Speakers Spying on You?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-15-21/b2ap3_large_spy_speaker_211760025_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you "Are Smart Speakers Spying on You?") Over the past couple of years, more and more people are using smart speakers to help them manage their day-to-day lives. Some people use them as their personal assistants, some just use them to help them remember things they would tend to forget otherwise, others just use them as extremely complex thermometers. Regardless what the use is, one question will always be near the surface about these devices: Are they secure? Let’s take a look at the many issues surrounding smart speaker security. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [Smart Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smart-technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-smart-speakers-spying-on-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Smart is Your Smart Technology When It Comes to Network Security?](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-smart-is-your-smart-technology-when-it-comes-to-network-security) Friday, 05 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Smart is Your Smart Technology When It Comes to Network Security?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-5-21/b2ap3_large_cloud_everything_127409068_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-smart-is-your-smart-technology-when-it-comes-to-network-security "How Smart is Your Smart Technology When It Comes to Network Security?") Smart devices have brought about unprecedented amounts of connectivity in aspects of running a business or owning a home that never could have been dreamed of in the past. People can now unlock their front doors, turn up their thermostats, and even switch the lights on and off through their smartphone. Unfortunately, the part that people don’t like to talk about with these applications and devices is security—big surprise, right? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-smart-is-your-smart-technology-when-it-comes-to-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-smart-is-your-smart-technology-when-it-comes-to-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Spending More Time on Your Cybersecurity Has More Benefits than You May Think](https://datalyst.net/blog/spending-more-time-on-your-cybersecurity-has-more-benefits-than-you-may-think) Wednesday, 03 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Spending More Time on Your Cybersecurity Has More Benefits than You May Think](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-3-21/b2ap3_large_cyber_security_435729245_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/spending-more-time-on-your-cybersecurity-has-more-benefits-than-you-may-think "Spending More Time on Your Cybersecurity Has More Benefits than You May Think") While cybersecurity is far from the most exciting thing a business can invest in, it’s certainly one of the most important parts of running any successful venture. Without cybersecurity, the endless number of threats on the Internet could infiltrate your network and create problems for your company. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/spending-more-time-on-your-cybersecurity-has-more-benefits-than-you-may-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/spending-more-time-on-your-cybersecurity-has-more-benefits-than-you-may-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Is Being Used By Hackers, Too](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too) Monday, 01 November 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![AI Is Being Used By Hackers, Too](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2021/11-1-21/b2ap3_large_ai_brain_214469252_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too "AI Is Being Used By Hackers, Too") Artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, is used in several different ways in various industries, but one of the most impactful has been with cybersecurity and its automation. On the other hand, however, are the hackers who use AI in ways that fly in the face of the efforts of these cybersecurity professionals and use AI for cybercrime. What are some ways that AI is used in cybercrime, and why is it so scary for businesses to handle? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ai-is-being-used-by-hackers-too) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware) Friday, 22 October 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What Happens When You Get Ransomware?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2021/10-22-21/b2ap3_large_453326867_ransomware_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-happens-when-you-get-ransomware "What Happens When You Get Ransomware?") We often discuss how your business can avoid the impact of ransomware, but what we don’t often discuss is what happens to businesses that do, in fact, suffer from such a devastating attack. We want to use today’s blog as an opportunity to share what your business should (and should not) do in the event of a ransomware attack, as well as measures you can take to avoid suffering from yet another in the future. 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