Archive for Cybersecurity
At its core, cloud governance is a cybersecurity process that secures the data on a company’s cloud. The cloud governance policies a company designs and puts in place allow you to define, implement, and monitor your technology services. Agio has the experience and knowledge to help you construct your company’s ideal cloud governance framework.
The cost of a data breach is an average of $4.45 million, according to a 2023 IBM report, which has increased 15% in the last three years. This figure includes direct costs, like lawsuits and fines, and indirect costs, like reputational damage.
Procurement uses various technologies to streamline processes. As your company adds more digital tools to the network, cybersecurity becomes increasingly important. Procurement is vulnerable because of the sensitive data involved.
Introducing Agio Foundations – a revolutionary feature transforming how financial firms approach IT management and cybersecurity. Embedded within Agio’s suite of services, it offers unparalleled value to firms like yours.
If your company experiences a data breach, you need a disaster recovery strategy to return your business to operation right away. A disaster recovery plan outlines what your organization will do to recover from a disaster or unforeseen incidents. This document details the following: How to recover the data How to rebuild IT infrastructure Goals
As security costs increase and cyberattacks become more prevalent, many companies wonder if they are budgeting enough for security. Since every organization has different requirements, it may not make sense for your business to compare your budget to another company’s. Instead, consider the various factors that drive security spending and choose the areas most beneficial
Using weak or reused passwords can make it easier for hackers to guess your passwords. Reduce your risk by using a password manager to track and generate strong, unique passwords.
A firewall is a network security device or software that examines incoming and outgoing network traffic. It uses a set of security guidelines to approve or deny data packets. A firewall establishes a barrier between external sources — like the internet — and your internal network to block malicious traffic like hackers and viruses.
Data exfiltration is when malware or a bad actor transfers data from a device like a mobile phone or computer. When data is exported, stolen, or leaked, it can pose a serious threat to an organization. Companies can face extensive financial and reputational damage when they fail to safeguard their data against data exfiltration.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the U.S. Department of Commerce developed a cybersecurity framework (CSF) that helps organizations of all sizes better grasp, manage, and minimize their cybersecurity risk.
Ransomware is a variety of malware that restricts users from accessing their systems or personal documents and demands a ransom in exchange for regaining access. Usually, ransoms are payable with cryptocurrency. How it Works You can typically activate ransomware by opening a harmful link or attachment.
Network segmentation divides a computer network into various segments to improve the network’s performance, enhance security, increase monitoring, and localize technical issues. This network security technique compartmentalizes the network, so each section acts as its own small network with unique security services and controls for each. Administrators can use segmentation to protect static IP addresses