There is no escaping the relentless march of AI. Software companies are rapidly incorporating it into many business tools. This includes tools like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and others. Many people are still concerned about where AI will go. But there is no denying that it makes certain work more efficient. It can generate custom images…
As we become more dependent on technology than ever, every business must actively monitor and manage their ‘Cyber Resilience’ risk. Cyber resilience refers to the ability of an organisation to withstand and recover from cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and other disruptions to critical infrastructure. In the face of increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyber threats, cyber resilience…
In many areas of our lives there are myths that we accept as fact. There are a number of cybersecurity myths that demand debunking to keep your business safe. Here’s a couple of classics that need to be cleared up. #1 “I’m too small to be attacked.” Any size of business, in any industry, can…
Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field. As quick as new technology is developed to keep criminals at bay, hackers are finding a way around it. As a business leader, you have a lot to manage, but don’t overlook the importance of managing cybersecurity risks. It only takes a few minutes without email access to realise…
Building your organisation’s cyber resilience is just as important as building up your cash flow. Both are essential to business success, but while most businesses keep an eye on the financials, they tend to think cybersecurity is something they can set and forget. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new methods of attack and…
The main advantage of a Password Manager is obvious to anyone with more than one account online (i.e. everyone). Instead of remembering all 100 usernames and passwords, a Password Manager autofills them. It’s a boon. But it’s not the only reason to use a Password Manager. This article shares several other key benefits. You can…
For the average kiwi business owner, it can be tempting to put cybersecurity efforts to the bottom of the list (until it’s too late!!!). We’ve heard all the excuses: “There’s so much to do,” “There’s not enough budget,” “Our business is too small to target,”. But right now, cybersecurity is a must-have for every business.…
Cyber insurance policies have existed since the early 2000s. Businesses going online wanted safeguards against risks associated with evolving cybersecurity threats. Having a cyber insurance policy is just a starting point, though, and your business also needs to understand the insurer’s expectations of you. Otherwise, you might find your claim gets denied. With most professional…
You hear about hacks all the time. The news covers major websites who have had data leaks containing users emails and passwords. Computers get infected and capture your login details for bank accounts and credit cards. In the worst cases, identity theft occurs because it is an easy crime to commit with a high reward. There’s…
Black Friday might bring to mind good deals and shopping stampedes, but its history actually has nothing to do with that. What it does have is greed and chaos, beginning with the first incarnation of Black Friday on Sep. 24, 1869. It was right after the Civil War and the American economy was in shambles…