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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) ## [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Physical Security is Spearheaded by Good Surveillance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/physical-security-is-spearheaded-by-good-surveillance) Friday, 03 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Physical Security is Spearheaded by Good Surveillance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-03-23/b2ap3_large_digitalSecurityCamera_579286324_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/physical-security-is-spearheaded-by-good-surveillance "Physical Security is Spearheaded by Good Surveillance") Digital security cameras have revolutionized surveillance, supplanting their analog counterparts due to their myriad advantages. Let’s outline three key benefits of deploying digital security cameras. Tags: [Digital Cameras](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/digital-cameras) [Cameras](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cameras) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/physical-security-is-spearheaded-by-good-surveillance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/physical-security-is-spearheaded-by-good-surveillance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [It’s Time to Upgrade Your Firewall](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-firewall) Monday, 30 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![It’s Time to Upgrade Your Firewall](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-30-23/b2ap3_large_firewall_216024256_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-firewall "It’s Time to Upgrade Your Firewall") As the threat landscape gets more concentrated with serious cyberthreats, new next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) have been developed to help stem the tide of negative outcomes that result from cyberattacks. An NGFW is an advanced network security device or software solution that combines traditional firewall capabilities with additional features and functionalities designed to provide enhanced protection and visibility into network traffic. NGFWs are designed to address the evolving and sophisticated nature of cyberthreats, including malware, intrusion attempts, and other malicious activities. Tags: [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Firewall](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/firewall) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-firewall#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-firewall) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hackers are Using AI Too and It is Scary](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hackers-are-using-ai-too-and-it-is-scary) Friday, 20 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Hackers are Using AI Too and It is Scary](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-20-23/b2ap3_large_AIhacker_590529397_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hackers-are-using-ai-too-and-it-is-scary "Hackers are Using AI Too and It is Scary") Maintaining network security has proven to be more difficult for organizations as time has gone on. Like the people trying to keep them out of networks they don’t have access to, hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their cyberattacks and achieve various malicious objectives. Here are some ways in which hackers are using AI. Tags: [Artificial Intelligence](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/artificial-intelligence) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hackers-are-using-ai-too-and-it-is-scary#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hackers-are-using-ai-too-and-it-is-scary) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Just Wish Ransomware Would Go Away? We Have Bad News…](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/just-wish-ransomware-would-go-away-we-have-bad-news) Wednesday, 11 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Just Wish Ransomware Would Go Away? We Have Bad News…](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-11-22/b2ap3_large_ransomware_131026640_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/just-wish-ransomware-would-go-away-we-have-bad-news "Just Wish Ransomware Would Go Away? We Have Bad News…") Ransomware has rapidly climbed to be one of the most dangerous and feared malware attacks that is used nowadays. It’s gotten to the point that, if you wish they would just stop, we can hardly blame you. Unfortunately, there is no reason to believe that ransomware is going anywhere. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/just-wish-ransomware-would-go-away-we-have-bad-news#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/just-wish-ransomware-would-go-away-we-have-bad-news) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Important Statistics to Keep in Mind Concerning Your Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/important-statistics-to-keep-in-mind-concerning-your-cybersecurity) Wednesday, 04 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Important Statistics to Keep in Mind Concerning Your Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2023/10-04-22/b2ap3_large_cybersecurityStatistics_529772117_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/important-statistics-to-keep-in-mind-concerning-your-cybersecurity "Important Statistics to Keep in Mind Concerning Your Cybersecurity") It is so important to keep your business secure nowadays. Statistics show this to be the case. Don’t believe us? We can share a few of these stats and explore what they mean, just to prove it. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/important-statistics-to-keep-in-mind-concerning-your-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/important-statistics-to-keep-in-mind-concerning-your-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [11 Best Practices for Securing Your Organization’s Wi-Fi Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/11-best-practices-for-securing-your-organization-s-wi-fi-network) Tuesday, 19 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![11 Best Practices for Securing Your Organization’s Wi-Fi Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1159/b2ap3_large_61561266_Wi-Fi_Security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/11-best-practices-for-securing-your-organization-s-wi-fi-network "11 Best Practices for Securing Your Organization’s Wi-Fi Network") How much does your business rely on its Wi-Fi connectivity? If it’s like most, the answer is almost certainly quite a bit. There is no denying that Wi-Fi is a staple in modern workplace processes, but at the same time, it can also prove to be a major security liability if the proper steps are not taken. Therefore, it’s beneficial that you take these steps. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi) [Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/11-best-practices-for-securing-your-organization-s-wi-fi-network#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/11-best-practices-for-securing-your-organization-s-wi-fi-network) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think) Friday, 01 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-01-23/b2ap3_large_passwordCompromise_127210731_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think "Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think") Passwords are one of the most important parts of keeping any account secure, and if you were to gain access to these accounts, you’d have access to personal data, subscriptions, money, and even the victim’s identity. Today, we want to show you just how easy it is to steal a password and gain access to an account. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure) Wednesday, 30 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-30-23/b2ap3_large_secureCloud_623744146_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure "The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure") We have not been shy about expounding upon the benefits of the cloud for businesses, as these benefits are both considerable and accessible. That being said, not even the cloud is completely perfect, and there are security errors that can easily be made. Let’s go through these security errors to see if any sound familiar to your situation. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Could Zero-Trust Make the VPN Obsolete? Experts Suggest So](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/could-zero-trust-make-the-vpn-obsolete-experts-suggest-so) Friday, 25 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Could Zero-Trust Make the VPN Obsolete? Experts Suggest So](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-25-23/b2ap3_large_zeroTrust_622055654_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/could-zero-trust-make-the-vpn-obsolete-experts-suggest-so "Could Zero-Trust Make the VPN Obsolete? Experts Suggest So") When it comes to security, it can be challenging to keep up with shifting best practices. For instance, the use of a virtual private network has long been a staple to secure remote operations, and any decent IT service provider would recommend its use. However, this advice is changing with the growth of zero-trust access protocols. Tags: [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/could-zero-trust-make-the-vpn-obsolete-experts-suggest-so#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/could-zero-trust-make-the-vpn-obsolete-experts-suggest-so) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you) Friday, 18 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-18-23/b2ap3_large_businessOwner_608204931_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you "That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You") Cybersecurity is important. Scroll through a few pages of our blog and you’ll see article after article talking about threats and ways to make yourself and your business less vulnerable to cyberthreats. As an IT professional, however, I’d be so much happier if the state of the world didn’t require such a massive effort just to protect oneself and we could just talk about cool stuff you can do with modern technology all the time! But alas, strong cybersecurity is crucial to virtually any organization, and it’s becoming even more important by the month. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack) Tuesday, 15 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1141/b2ap3_large_567527548_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack "The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack") Cybercriminals have been resorting to clever scams to steal personal information and gain access to company networks. They also use these types of social-engineered scams to distribute malware and cause other problems for organizations. We encourage you to take this blog post and share it around your office, or even print it out to help your employees and colleagues prevent dangerous threats and embarrassing mistakes from happening. Tags: [Spam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/spam) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down) Friday, 11 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-11-23/b2ap3_large_securityKeysandLock_170876896_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down "Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?") When I was a kid, there was a Tex Avery cartoon where Droopy Dog was chasing down a crook who escaped from jail. There was a particular scene where the crook (I think it was a wolf in a black-and-white striped jumpsuit) takes a bus, a plane, a ship, and a taxi to a secluded cabin, and then closes a series of increasingly complex doors with a large number of locks, in order to hide away from the pursuing cartoon basset hound. Of course, when he turns around, exhausted by all the effort he puts in, he realizes that Droopy is standing right behind him, and greets him with a monotone “hello.” I haven’t seen this cartoon since I was 7 years old, but I almost always think about it when I am using multi-factor authentication. Tags: [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) Monday, 31 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-31-23/b2ap3_large_healthHacker_423259293_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data "The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data") When it comes to valuable data, hackers will go out of their way to try and steal it, placing businesses in dangerous situations. In particular, healthcare data is attractive to hackers, and considering how lucrative the prospect of healthcare data is, companies need to take extra precautions to protect it. But what is it about healthcare data that makes it so attractive, anyway? Let’s dig into the consequences of potential attacks on healthcare data. Tags: [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) Monday, 17 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-17-23/b2ap3_large_securityBreach_621202850_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach "Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach") The threats for businesses to get hacked or deal with data breaches of some type are more pressing now than at any other time in the digital age. It’s as if there are thousands of cat burglars on the prowl looking for a way into your business. If one of them is successful, it can bring some severe consequences for your business including financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal issues. In this week’s blog we will go through some of the actions you need to take in the case of a network breach. Tags: [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) Thursday, 13 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1113/b2ap3_large_144104970_healthcare_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals "Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals") I just want to come out and say it: if your business has any interaction with the healthcare industry, you need to have your cybersecurity audited. While we certainly didn’t need another example of why this is so important, the ransomware attack aimed at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has given us one. Tags: [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of) Friday, 07 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-07-23/b2ap3_large_ransomwareHacker_554578509_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of "3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of") Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there for businesses of all industries and sizes. To help emphasize just how dangerous it is, however, you have to look past the initial threat of having to pay a ransom and look at the other risks associated with it. We’re here to try to get the point across that ransomware is something your business should absolutely be taking seriously. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats) Thursday, 06 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1108/b2ap3_large_535348983_SPAM_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats "Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats") We’re all well aware of the annoying nuisance that is junk email. In fact, we’re all so used to it, that it’s pretty easy to dismiss it as an irritating fact of life, when it still has the potential to be very harmful. As a business owner, you need to be aware of the threats that lurk in your employees’ inboxes, because spam, and phishing attacks in particular, are the leading attack vector of some of the worst cyberattacks out there. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Spam](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/spam) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) Friday, 23 June 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-23-23/b2ap3_large_ransomware_104924694_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted "Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted") Ransomware is such a common occurrence these days that it has entered the public discourse, but we also want to note that it’s such an important topic to discuss with your team that you can never talk about it enough. We want to address some of the most common questions we get asked about ransomware and what can be done about it. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant) Wednesday, 31 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-31-23/b2ap3_large_compliance_381348006_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant "Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant") The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a regulation passed by the US congress in 1996 to help streamline the healthcare system while maintaining individual ePI privacy over individuals’ health records. This regulation was put in place to allow people to transfer their health coverage, but also to minimize the risk individuals take on as far as fraud and abuse of their health records is concerned. This week we’d thought we’d discuss four ways your technology can help your organization keep its HIPAA compliance. Tags: [Data Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-privacy) [Data Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions) Monday, 22 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-22-23/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_burnout_599068495_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions "Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?") Password changes, multi-factor authentication, and countless changes in policy and procedure can make daily workflows more and more complicated. Cybersecurity can truly be a pain—a necessary pain, granted—but a pain nevertheless, and one that can gradually lead to burnout if you aren’t careful. Let’s go over how to mitigate the likelihood of it. 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