Technology permeates every aspect of the business landscape, which means aligning your 2024 IT budget with your business goals is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, many companies still struggle to bridge the gap between technical investments and tangible...
In 2013, thieves stole two laptops from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ), the state’s largest healthcare provider. The unencrypted laptops contained the electronic protected health information, or ePHI, of nearly 690,000 NJ residents. Had...
In coming up with a cybersecurity budget for your small or medium-sized business in New Jersey, you may find yourself with a dilemma: Where should you spend your money — training your staff on cybersecurity best practices or upgrading your cybersecurity tools?...
Nowadays, not even the smallest business in New Jersey is safe from cybercriminals. In fact, these hackers may prefer targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because they know these companies don’t have huge budgets to spend on cybersecurity. Fortunately,...
A quick look at cybercrime statistics will show you that cybercriminals have no intention of backing down. According to a 2023 report by Cybersecurity Ventures, the costs of global cybercrime are expected to hit $8 trillion this year and will increase by 15 percent...
In 2023, the ominous specter of identity theft looms larger than ever. Recent reports indicate that identity theft continues to plague Americans: in the first half of the year alone, nearly 560,000 cases of identity theft were reported nationwide. This unsettling...
In today’s interconnected world where technology is an integral part of our daily lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As cyberthreats continue to evolve, organizations must empower their employees with the skills and knowledge that will enable...
Phishing is a social engineering attack that relies on manipulation, deception, and human error to steal vital information and/or to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. In a phishing scam, cybercriminals impersonate trustworthy institutions and send an...
While a major part of cybersecurity involves protecting your business from threats, you should also be prepared for what to do should you fall victim to cybercrime. A successful cyberattack can cost millions of dollars in data loss, legal penalties, and reputational...
The importance of off-site data backup, or the practice of storing data in a remote or an external location, cannot be overstated. By maintaining a copy of important data in a secure off-site location, businesses can protect themselves from data loss events such as...
Excellent customer service leads to high customer satisfaction and loyalty, making it indispensable to your business’s success. Customers who receive exceptional service typically have positive experiences and develop a strong emotional connection with your brand, so...
We’ve talked about how the human factor can weaken your cybersecurity in our previous blog article, and for good reason. One of the most common causes of cyberattacks is human negligence or error, which allows cybercriminals to access systems due to weak or stolen...