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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) ## [Social Engineering and Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business) Monday, 17 February 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Social Engineering and Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-17-20/b2ap3_large_126204877_social_engineering_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business "Social Engineering and Your Business") As prevalent as cybersecurity threats unfortunately are today, many users tend to overlook major threats that they just aren’t focused on nearly as much: social engineering attacks. Social engineering attacks are just another means for a cybercriminal to reach their desired ends, and therefore needed to be protected against. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt) Wednesday, 29 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-29-20/b2ap3_large_phishing_attempt_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt "Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt") With email being such a huge part of doing business, phishing has become a favorite tool of many scammers. To fight back, it is key that you know how to recognize a phishing email, so we’re dedicating this week’s tip to doing just that. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hit Back Hard Against Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware) Friday, 17 January 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Hit Back Hard Against Malware](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-17-20/b2ap3_large_malware_200095487_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware "Hit Back Hard Against Malware") The threat landscape is filled with more types of malware than ever. To keep your business’ network running effectively, it’s important to have a strategy to keep malware out. Today, we’ll talk about a few basics you should know to keep your cybersecurity strategy working properly. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) Monday, 23 December 2019 [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 Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-23-19/b2ap3_large_Credit_235761561_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards "The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards") These days most consumers lean heavily on their payment cards. Whether they use credit cards, debit cards, or gift cards, consumers today are much more apt to use their card then they are to use cash. Why is this? Convenience mostly, but also there is a belief that using a payment card is more secure than walking around with a wad of cash in your pocket. Today, we will get to the bottom of the matter. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Credit Cards](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/credit-cards) [Payment Cards](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/payment-cards) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat) Friday, 06 December 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-06-19/b2ap3_large_malware_115507169_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat "Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat") We all know how important it is to protect your desktop and laptop computers from malicious threats. Installing antivirus and security software is one of the first steps you take when you get a new computer, and for good reason. An unprotected device is at great risk. With that said, a lot of users don’t think about the threats that target their most-used devices, their smartphones. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Control Your Profile, Part I](https://datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-i) Wednesday, 27 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Control Your Profile, Part I](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-27-19/b2ap3_large_facebook_224858764_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-i "Control Your Profile, Part I") If you use Facebook, you’re not alone. There are over **two billion** active users on the platform. Whether you are willing to accept it or not, Facebook is a huge part of a good chunk of the world’s lives. If being a well-connected, with the times, user has always described who you are, then we could have some helpful information oriented towards you in our blog today. We will be discussing your online identity, and who you have told Facebook you are. Tags: [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [Social Network](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-network) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-i#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/control-your-profile-part-i) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) Thursday, 21 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/263/b2ap3_large_wifi-266059077_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security "9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security") You’ve set up Wi-Fi access for your office and your network is set and ready to go... but is it really? Your Wi-Fi might feel fast and it might cover your entire office space, but your business can be vulnerable to cyberattacks unless you secure your network. Here are nine best practices to ensure that your wireless network is secured. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Wireless Infrastructure](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wireless-infrastructure) [WPA2](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wpa2) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) Friday, 15 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-15-19/b2ap3_large_security_183524287_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by "4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By") Cybersecurity has become an overly complicated, increasingly important part of our lives. These days, many people are concerned about their privacy; who is collecting their data, what data is being collected, how to prevent information from being stolen, how to prevent breaches, etc. Then there are the traditional threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing that are not only becoming more common place but are capable of doing more damage. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cyber security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cyber-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) Monday, 04 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-04-19/b2ap3_large_password_58279927_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure "Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure") Imagine a world where there wasn’t a singular dishonest being. Passwords would simply vanish from our everyday lives, as we would not be paranoid of a breach or other forms of cybercriminal activity. The harsh reality is this will never become reality. Even worse, the cybercriminals don’t just skim for lack of passwords. Instead, the dishonest criminal goes even further; they take advantage of common or recurring passwords. So how do you know if your password practices are leaving you vulnerable? Google is here to help. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Password](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/password) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem](https://datalyst.net/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem) Monday, 28 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-28-19/b2ap3_large_DHS_138569159_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem "DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem") Cybersecurity is a big point of emphasis for the modern IT administrator. For the private business, it’s important for enough to be done in order to secure the business’ assets, and the integrity of the network itself. Unfortunately, when looking at public computing resources, there isn’t enough talent available to properly secure the systems that government entities rely on. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Government](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/government) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data) Wednesday, 23 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-23-19/b2ap3_large_mobile_256595733_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data "Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data") You may not think much about managing mobile data, but if your business routinely transmits sensitive data over the Internet, you should. Today, businesses of all types are using the Internet as a tool to drive their sales and marketing processes, but they don’t often consider the threats that come in when they use it for productivity. Today, we will go over what a Mobile Information Management solution is, and how to leverage it for your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cybersecurity Insurance Gaining Steam](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-insurance-gaining-steam) Monday, 21 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cybersecurity Insurance Gaining Steam](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-21-19/b2ap3_large_claim_125465467_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-insurance-gaining-steam "Cybersecurity Insurance Gaining Steam") Controlling your organization’s data relies on keeping your network and computing infrastructure free from threats. Early detection allows your business to actively confront risks before they develop into major issues. However, threats are becoming more difficult to detect in early stages, and one hidden threat could doom your entire business. 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/cybersecurity-insurance-gaining-steam#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cybersecurity-insurance-gaining-steam) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Be Snagged by This Google Calendar Phishing Scam](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-snagged-by-this-google-calendar-phishing-scam) Friday, 18 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Be Snagged by This Google Calendar Phishing Scam](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-18-19/b2ap3_large_scam_284587968_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-snagged-by-this-google-calendar-phishing-scam "Don’t Be Snagged by This Google Calendar Phishing Scam") Gmail and the applications associated with it seem to have some level of inherent trust among users. We just don’t anticipate threats to come in via something from Google. However, it does happen, as a recent spat of phishing has shown using Gmail and Google Calendar. What’s worse, this particular scam has been around for some time. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-snagged-by-this-google-calendar-phishing-scam#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-snagged-by-this-google-calendar-phishing-scam) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Can Shadow IT Actually Benefit My Business?](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-shadow-it-actually-benefit-my-business) Thursday, 10 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Can Shadow IT Actually Benefit My Business?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/235/b2ap3_large_114579544-software-install_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-shadow-it-actually-benefit-my-business "Can Shadow IT Actually Benefit My Business?") Shadow IT can be the bane of many an IT department, as unauthorized software can create gaps in security, allowing hackers opportunities to compromise your systems. There can also be an increase in incompatibilities with the system, which requires time to troubleshoot because the IT department isn’t aware of the installations. It is perfectly understandable that most CIOs and vCIOs hold a hard line towards it. Yet, when properly managed, Shadow IT can provide a boon to your organization. Tags: [Shadow IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/shadow-it) [Unauthorized Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/unauthorized-software) [workplace tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-shadow-it-actually-benefit-my-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-shadow-it-actually-benefit-my-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Businesses Can Learn from the Massachusetts General Hospital Breach](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-businesses-can-learn-from-the-massachusetts-general-hospital-breach) Tuesday, 08 October 2019 [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 Businesses Can Learn from the Massachusetts General Hospital Breach](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/236/b2ap3_large_289508035-hospital-breach-cybersecurity_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-businesses-can-learn-from-the-massachusetts-general-hospital-breach "What Businesses Can Learn from the Massachusetts General Hospital Breach") Data breaches are never a good thing, but this is especially true when medical records are involved. Take a look at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, where nearly 10,000 records were exposed in a third-party data breach. This is quite a blow for the *U.S. News and World Report*-ranked number two hospital in the nation, as this breach is the largest for a Boston-area hospital in quite a few years - the last affecting Cambridge Health Alliance in 2018 and “only” exposing 2,500 patient records. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-businesses-can-learn-from-the-massachusetts-general-hospital-breach#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-businesses-can-learn-from-the-massachusetts-general-hospital-breach) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Keep Looming Threats in Mind](https://datalyst.net/blog/for-cybersecurity-awareness-month-keep-looming-threats-in-mind) Wednesday, 02 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Keep Looming Threats in Mind](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-2-19/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_230527320_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/for-cybersecurity-awareness-month-keep-looming-threats-in-mind "For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Keep Looming Threats in Mind") Any business in operation today needs to keep modern realities concerning cybersecurity at top-of-mind if they are going to successfully maintain the business going forward. One major issue to be cognizant of is the increasing prevalence of phishing attacks. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/for-cybersecurity-awareness-month-keep-looming-threats-in-mind#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/for-cybersecurity-awareness-month-keep-looming-threats-in-mind) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your Email (Without Complicating It)](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-email-without-complicating-it) Tuesday, 24 September 2019 [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 to Secure Your Email (Without Complicating It)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/227/b2ap3_large_120740203_Secure-email_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-email-without-complicating-it "How to Secure Your Email (Without Complicating It)") At this point, I know I don’t have to tell you how important your email is to your business, and how important it is for your email to be secure. It’s 2019 (as of this writing), after all, and businesses have depended on email for decades. Unfortunately, many still haven’t learned that security threats have also leveraged email for some time now. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-email-without-complicating-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-email-without-complicating-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When It Comes to Payment Cards, Frank Abagnale Gives Credit Where Credit is Due](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-payment-cards-frank-abagnale-gives-credit-where-credit-is-due) Monday, 23 September 2019 [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 Payment Cards, Frank Abagnale Gives Credit Where Credit is Due](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-23-19/b2ap3_large_credit_167097707_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-payment-cards-frank-abagnale-gives-credit-where-credit-is-due "When It Comes to Payment Cards, Frank Abagnale Gives Credit Where Credit is Due") With more than $16 billion being scammed from more than 16 million people, there is clearly an issue at hand that could use some expert insight. Those who are familiar with Steven Spielberg’s *Catch Me If You Can* might know that the movie was based on the memoirs of Frank Abagnale, former con man and longtime security consultant of the FBI. With his 45 years of experience with the bureau, Abagnale can safely by considered an expert in cybersecurity and fraud protection. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Payment Cards](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/payment-cards) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-payment-cards-frank-abagnale-gives-credit-where-credit-is-due#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-it-comes-to-payment-cards-frank-abagnale-gives-credit-where-credit-is-due) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Building a Secure Wi-Fi Network](https://datalyst.net/blog/building-a-secure-wi-fi-network) Monday, 02 September 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Building a Secure Wi-Fi Network](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2019/9-2-19/b2ap3_large_204840165_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/building-a-secure-wi-fi-network "Building a Secure Wi-Fi Network") Maintaining network security is always a priority for the security-minded company, but if your organization’s strategy is to fly under the radar, you need a new plan. No business is too small to be a victim of a network breach. What most people who are tasked with coming up with a network security strategy for a small business don’t always realize is that threats are everywhere. Today, we’re going to take a look at planning a secure and reliable Wi-Fi strategy that doesn’t inherently add to your business’ risk. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wi-fi) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/building-a-secure-wi-fi-network#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/building-a-secure-wi-fi-network) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Endless Line of Costs from a Data Breach](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-endless-line-of-costs-from-a-data-breach) Friday, 30 August 2019 [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 Endless Line of Costs from a Data Breach](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-30-19/b2ap3_large_145121380_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-endless-line-of-costs-from-a-data-breach "The Endless Line of Costs from a Data Breach") Picture this… In your office you have a bag filled with thousands of envelopes. In each envelope there is $242 in cash. Unbeknownst to you, a thief has gained access to your office, but you don’t realize this until 279 days later. How much is this going to cost your business? 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