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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) ## [Don’t Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security) Friday, 22 November 2024 [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 Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-22-24/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_1026923417_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security "Don’t Trust, Verify: How John Kindervag Shifted Our Approach to Security") Businesses of every size need to prioritize their security. This fact has not changed and will not change anytime soon. What has changed, however, are the recommended ways to approach this security. Today, we wanted to review the history of today’s predominant cybersecurity advice and explore how the zero-trust security model applies. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-trust-verify-how-john-kindervag-shifted-our-approach-to-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations) Wednesday, 20 November 2024 [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 File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-20-24/b2ap3_large_FileSharing_192526443_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations "How to Secure Your File-Sharing Practices for Improved Operations") Collaboration is as important as ever, if not more so, to businesses of any size… and with so much work today being done digitally, this collaboration needs to be reliable. Add in the fact that so many people work remotely as often as they do, and it should be clear that all businesses need a means of securely collaborating as part of their successful operations. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-file-sharing-practices-for-improved-operations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk) Monday, 11 November 2024 [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 Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-11-24/b2ap3_large_BadBEC_821196891_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk "How Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk") Can you tell the difference between your colleagues and a scammer with access to their email account? This is essentially what a business email compromise attack involves—a scammer initiates a phishing scheme using an internal mode of communication. These scams are also observed in schools, making them dangerous in the education sector. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security) Wednesday, 06 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-06-24/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_834008098_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security "Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security") Would you feel safe staying at a hotel that, instead of unique locks, each door used the same key as all of the others? Probably not—because if someone got in, they could take whatever they wanted. That’s similar to how old-school cybersecurity worked. Once someone got into a company’s network, they could access almost everything, making it easy for hackers to steal information. But today, many businesses use a better security framework called zero-trust security. In today’s blog, we discuss what zero-trust security is and why it’s safer. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Be a Target for Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-isn-t-too-small-to-be-a-target-for-hackers) Wednesday, 30 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Be a Target for Hackers](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-30-24/b2ap3_large_Target_11720104_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-isn-t-too-small-to-be-a-target-for-hackers "Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Be a Target for Hackers") "I don’t need to worry about cybersecurity… my business is too small for hackers to target." This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions a small business can have. If you believe this, you may not fully understand how modern cyberattacks work. Let’s break down why this mindset can leave your business vulnerable. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-isn-t-too-small-to-be-a-target-for-hackers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-isn-t-too-small-to-be-a-target-for-hackers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The NIST Recommends This 5-Stage Cybersecurity Framework](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-nist-recommends-this-5-stage-cybersecurity-framework) Monday, 28 October 2024 [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 NIST Recommends This 5-Stage Cybersecurity Framework](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-28-24/b2ap3_large_Security_202141316_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-nist-recommends-this-5-stage-cybersecurity-framework "The NIST Recommends This 5-Stage Cybersecurity Framework") If there’s one thing that helps businesses establish consistent policies and strategy, it’s a good framework. You can use a framework for anything, including network security. Today, we want to walk you through the cybersecurity protection standards as they are outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology so you can better protect your business. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-nist-recommends-this-5-stage-cybersecurity-framework#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-nist-recommends-this-5-stage-cybersecurity-framework) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Keep Your Employees from Being a Cybersecurity Problem](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-being-a-cybersecurity-problem) Wednesday, 23 October 2024 [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 Keep Your Employees from Being a Cybersecurity Problem](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-23-24/b2ap3_large_TrainingEmployees_602186007_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-being-a-cybersecurity-problem "How to Keep Your Employees from Being a Cybersecurity Problem") Cybersecurity has to be a big deal for any business that uses IT, and today, who doesn’t? When your employees don’t follow cybersecurity rules, it can put your business in danger, like getting hacked or losing money. The first step is to figure out why employees aren’t following the rules. This could happen because they don’t know the rules, haven’t been trained enough, or think the rules are too hard or take too much time. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-being-a-cybersecurity-problem#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-being-a-cybersecurity-problem) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [New Bedford Small Businesses are a Prime Target for Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-bedford-small-businesses-are-a-prime-target-for-cybercriminals) Tuesday, 15 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![826107054_cybercriminal_400](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1405/b2ap3_large_826107054_cybercriminal_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-bedford-small-businesses-are-a-prime-target-for-cybercriminals "826107054_cybercriminal_400") If you own a business in New Bedford, you probably don’t assume that hackers and cybercriminals have you in their sights. This is especially the case for small businesses. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see small businesses as easy targets. They tend to have fewer protections, while still having plenty of resources to extort. Less risk, but a decent reward, and it’s all at your expense. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-bedford-small-businesses-are-a-prime-target-for-cybercriminals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-bedford-small-businesses-are-a-prime-target-for-cybercriminals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Pig Butchering is a Serious, Growing Problem](https://datalyst.net/blog/pig-butchering-is-a-serious-growing-problem) Friday, 11 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Pig Butchering is a Serious, Growing Problem](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-11-24/b2ap3_large_Scam_364970079_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/pig-butchering-is-a-serious-growing-problem "Pig Butchering is a Serious, Growing Problem") Over the past few years, huge scamming operations have operated in Southeast Asia, and now they are spreading. These scams—known as pig butchering scams—cause serious harm, as in an estimated $75 billion worldwide in 2023. With these sorts of operations spreading, let’s go over what pig butchering is. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/pig-butchering-is-a-serious-growing-problem#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/pig-butchering-is-a-serious-growing-problem) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [If You See Someone Streaming Funeral Services, You’ve Spotted a Likely Scam](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-you-see-someone-streaming-funeral-services-you-ve-spotted-a-likely-scam) Friday, 04 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![If You See Someone Streaming Funeral Services, You’ve Spotted a Likely Scam](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-04-24/b2ap3_large_Scam_125822822_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-you-see-someone-streaming-funeral-services-you-ve-spotted-a-likely-scam "If You See Someone Streaming Funeral Services, You’ve Spotted a Likely Scam") Funerals are never to be taken lightly, which makes it all the worse that there are people out there willing to use these events to scam those in grief. Recently, Facebook has seen many groups that supposedly offer links to streamed funerals in exchange for credit card data, with different events being added more recently. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-you-see-someone-streaming-funeral-services-you-ve-spotted-a-likely-scam#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/if-you-see-someone-streaming-funeral-services-you-ve-spotted-a-likely-scam) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Password Managers are an Office Worker’s Best Friend](https://datalyst.net/blog/password-managers-are-an-office-worker-s-best-friend) Monday, 30 September 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Password Managers are an Office Worker’s Best Friend](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-30-24/b2ap3_large_managepasswords_590892886_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/password-managers-are-an-office-worker-s-best-friend "Password Managers are an Office Worker’s Best Friend") Protecting your business’ accounts is something we will advocate for on repeat. You’ll hear us tell you about complex and unique passwords and multi-factor authentication until you’re sick of hearing it. But one tool that our clients sometimes forget is the password manager—an equally useful tool that can help your business keep passwords safe and secure. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/password-managers-are-an-office-worker-s-best-friend#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/password-managers-are-an-office-worker-s-best-friend) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-telegram-and-the-state-of-encrypted-communication) Friday, 13 September 2024 [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’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-13-24/b2ap3_large_telegram_854487245_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-telegram-and-the-state-of-encrypted-communication "What’s Going on With Telegram and the State of Encrypted Communication?") Sorry for the loaded title. There’s a lot to talk about, even for those of you who don’t use or even know what Telegram is. We’ll try to sum this up, because we think there is a lot to say about security and the nature of technology in this, and like all things these days, there’s some odd rabble-rousing about this whole series of events. Who’s up for a wild ride? Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-telegram-and-the-state-of-encrypted-communication#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-telegram-and-the-state-of-encrypted-communication) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers](https://datalyst.net/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers) Tuesday, 10 September 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1380/b2ap3_large_871765375_Hybrid_Security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers "Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers") Everyone is going to have a different opinion on remote work. Plenty of statistics show that it leads to happier, more productive workers. There is a rapidly growing number of professionals who will make career decisions based on whether or not they can work remotely. At the same time, some industry leaders are blaming lackluster product launches and poor company culture on remote and hybrid work. While more often than not, the negatives of remote work end up being situational or improperly framed, it’s also not a guarantee that hybrid or remote work always has immediate gains. The shift to remote and hybrid work models has brought new cybersecurity challenges to the forefront as well. As employees toggle between office and remote work, the risk landscape expands. Maintaining a secure environment is crucial. While we think remote work is here to stay for a large percentage of organizations, it’s important to understand and mitigate the risks that come with it. Let’s delve into best practices for hybrid work security. Tags: [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick](https://datalyst.net/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick) Friday, 23 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-23-24/b2ap3_large_RockStar_155505616_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick "Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick") You should always use strong passwords for each and every account. Cybercriminals don’t need to put much effort into cracking a password these days—it only takes a little software and standard computer hardware to crack millions of passwords in just a second or two. The more complex and random a password is, the more secure it is. But coming up with (and memorizing) complex passwords is really difficult. This trick should make it a whole lot easier. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Phishing: What It Is, and How to Avoid It](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it) Monday, 12 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Phishing: What It Is, and How to Avoid It](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-12-24/b2ap3_large_506812365_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it "Phishing: What It Is, and How to Avoid It") Potential data breaches are increasingly problematic for organizations, and the most common way that data is stolen is through phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are currently one of the most pervasive threats on the Internet, and you need to understand them to thwart their effectiveness against your users. Let’s explore what exactly a phishing attack consists of and some best practices you can use to defend your network against them. 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/phishing-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/phishing-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Please, Please, PLEASE Don’t Include Sensitive Info in Your Emails](https://datalyst.net/blog/please-please-please-don-t-include-sensitive-info-in-your-emails) Wednesday, 07 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Please, Please, PLEASE Don’t Include Sensitive Info in Your Emails](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-07-24/b2ap3_large_SensitiveData_375196807_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/please-please-please-don-t-include-sensitive-info-in-your-emails "Please, Please, PLEASE Don’t Include Sensitive Info in Your Emails") Email is a great communication tool. However, certain things are just unsafe to communicate via email. Let’s go through a list of such things. Better safe than sorry, after all. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/please-please-please-don-t-include-sensitive-info-in-your-emails#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/please-please-please-don-t-include-sensitive-info-in-your-emails) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections) Wednesday, 24 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-24-24/b2ap3_large_FBSecurity_848691225_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections "Let’s Review Your Facebook Privacy Protections") Last week we went through some of the issues that Facebook is dealing with in regards to its security and data privacy. Today, we thought it would be helpful to give you the tools you need to protect your privacy on Facebook. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-review-your-facebook-privacy-protections) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed) Wednesday, 17 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-17-24/b2ap3_large_95004097_Privacy_Social_Media_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed "Let’s Remind Ourselves How Meta’s Security Has Failed") Facebook remains one of the most visited places on the Internet. Meta (the parent company to Facebook) also features WhatsApp and Instagram on their roster and has faced numerous security and privacy failings over the years. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a brief look at some of the most noteworthy. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/facebook) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/let-s-remind-ourselves-how-meta-s-security-has-failed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Microsoft Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough) Monday, 15 July 2024 [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 Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-15-24/b2ap3_large_862845837_defender_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough "Microsoft Defender: An Example of Why Consumer-Grade Security is Not Enough") Windows Defender is Microsoft’s own antivirus solution, and it comes bundled with Windows, so it’s confusing to think that a business would need to pay for it, right? Well, there are actually two separate products called Defender, with a big difference between them. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Microsoft](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-defender-an-example-of-why-consumer-grade-security-is-not-enough) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry) Friday, 12 July 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-12-24/b2ap3_large_dealership_465299156_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cdk-cybersecurity-incidents-cause-massive-chaos-in-the-car-industry "CDK Cybersecurity Incidents Cause Massive Chaos in the Car Industry") A popular automotive dealership software platform has recently become the target of a cyberattack, resulting in the solution going down for several days. Any business that has a solution it relies on can sympathize with the situation. After all, if you lose access to your critical business apps for several days, would your operations be able to recover? 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