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##  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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##  [What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule)

  Friday, 19 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has put together a Safeguard Rule to help establish guidelines for how businesses store and interact with customer information. Enacted in 2003, this rule was recently revamped in 2021 to stay relevant with the latest technology used by businesses. Let’s look at some of the policies and procedures that your business needs to know about the FTC Safeguard Rule.

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##  [Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see)

  Wednesday, 17 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There is no denying that Quick Response codes—better known as QR codes—are a handy little invention. Just a few years ago, many businesses heavily adopted these contactless communication tools, allowing customers with a smartphone to access menus, documents, and more with ease. Having said that, we unfortunately can’t deny that cybercriminals are taking advantage of how handy QR codes are, too.

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##  [Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for)

  Friday, 12 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Your business’ computing infrastructure is a pretty resilient system. It has all types of tools added on to keep malicious code, bad actors, and even sabotage from ruining the good thing you have. This reliability has led to hackers changing the way that they go about their business. Nowadays, most of the attacks that affect businesses are phishing attacks. In today’s blog we will go through the elements of a phishing attack and how you can protect your business from them.

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##  [What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law)

  Thursday, 11 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Data breaches are serious threats, particularly for businesses here in Massachusetts, where we have things like the Data Breach Notification Law to contend with. In the interest of keeping your business on the right side of the law, let’s review what this law requires of you.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)

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##  [How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security)

  Wednesday, 10 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There are quite a few platitudes that we support, in terms of business IT. Some that we haven’t really touched on, however, are Schofield's Laws of Computing. Let’s fix that today by reviewing where they came from, and what these laws entail.

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##  [Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance)

  Tuesday, 09 May 2023

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## Massachusetts Businesses are Required to Meet Certain Cybersecurity Compliances for Business Insurance

As technology advances, the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches has increased, putting sensitive information and the reputation of a company at risk. Massachusetts has recognized the importance of protecting businesses from cyberthreats and has implemented certain cybersecurity compliances for business insurance. In this article, we will discuss what these compliances entail, why they are necessary, and how businesses can meet them.

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##  [Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle)

  Wednesday, 03 May 2023

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Did you know that tomorrow is World Password Day, 2023? As the result of a campaign to spread awareness of the importance of sufficiently secure passwords, it has become an annual reminder of how critical sufficient passwords are to proper cybersecurity…despite passwords not being sufficient protection on their own. In light of tomorrow’s observance, let’s take some time to review why passwords are important to get right, and what else you need to have in place.

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##  [How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home)

  Monday, 01 May 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The Internet of Things is everywhere and that means that it’s important to understand how much of a potential security risk these devices can be. From smart speakers to smartphones, it's important that you understand how these devices can create problematic situations. In this week’s blog we will discuss how you can protect yourself against IoT vulnerabilities at home.

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##  [Do You Have the Right Impression of Hackers?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-have-the-right-impression-of-hackers)

  Wednesday, 22 May 2019

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There tends to be a few very specific ideas of what a hacker looks like, primarily thanks to popular culture. Whether one pictures a hooded figure furiously typing in a darkened technology haven, or a social outcast that has made camp in his parents’ basement, there is a predisposition (almost a prejudice) that warps our perspective of cyberattacks and those who carry them out. This is perhaps what makes them so dangerous to businesses.

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##  [A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it)

  Wednesday, 26 April 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There is a lot made about ransomware, for good reason. It is quite simply one of the nastiest cyberattacks out there and it demands your attention. A lot of people understand what exactly ransomware sets out to do, but they don’t understand how it got that far and how to address the situation if they have the misfortune of being put in that position.

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##  [How Secure are Mobile Apps from the App Store?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-secure-are-mobile-apps-from-the-app-store)

  Monday, 03 April 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Smartphone applications are in high demand from both a consumer and a business perspective, so it stands to reason that these ecosystems are large in scope, encompassing millions of apps on both the Google Play and Apple App stores. Have you ever wondered how these companies ensure that the apps found on their stores are secure and legitimate?

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##  [How to Get Back Into Your Multi-Factor Authentication Account](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-back-into-your-multi-factor-authentication-account-1)

  Wednesday, 29 March 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Multi-factor authentication is great when it works, but when it doesn’t, it can leave you in a pretty difficult situation. After all, what happens when all of a sudden, you cannot access your secondary authentication methods? We’re here to help you bypass this particularly challenging and frustrating scenario.

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##  [Think Before You Click - Don’t Simply Trust Emails](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/think-before-you-click-don-t-simply-trust-emails)

  Wednesday, 15 March 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Phishing is a common issue that businesses of all kinds can experience, whether they are a small startup or a large corporation. Hackers are always trying to extol information from your employees, including account credentials, remote access to your systems, and in some cases, funds directly from a bank account. It’s up to you to teach them how to identify and respond to phishing attacks.

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##  [What You Need to Know to Avoid Phishing Attacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-phishing-attacks)

  Friday, 03 March 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Phishing is a remarkably dangerous tactic used by hackers to take advantage of those who might not be quite as in-the-know about security practices. Phishing attacks can be carried out against both businesses and individuals alike, and due to the many different forms these attacks can take—including email, text message, and even fraudulent websites—they can be quite problematic.

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##  [The FBI is Looking to Talk to Businesses Affected by Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-fbi-is-looking-to-talk-to-businesses-affected-by-ransomware)

  Wednesday, 22 February 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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This past January, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an announcement that they had targeted and taken down the servers for a Dark Web organization responsible for the Hive ransomware group. While there is certainly cause for celebration here, one major statistic is enough reason to continue being concerned.

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  [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Remote Work Needs to Be Secure Work…Here’s What You Can Do](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/remote-work-needs-to-be-secure-work-here-s-what-you-can-do)

  Monday, 13 February 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Remote work has seen unprecedented adoption in the past few years. While we’re all for the benefits that this trend brings, it is critical that any business that embraces remote or hybrid work does so securely.

Let’s discuss a few measures that your business can and should implement to achieve this security.

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  [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)   [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Massachusetts Businesses Need to Prepare for 2023’s Cybersecurity Trends](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/massachusetts-businesses-need-to-prepare-for-2023-s-cybersecurity-trends)

  Thursday, 09 February 2023

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Cybercrime has grown rapidly over the last several years. We’ve seen more and more businesses get hit by crippling ransomware, data breaches, and other types of attacks. End-users are inundated with common, but deadly phishing attacks and other threats that are so easy to fall for, even IT experts could get tricked. Let’s look at these trends for 2023, and how your business can prepare for them.

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  [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [Password Managers Have Built-In Value](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/password-managers-have-built-in-value)

  Wednesday, 08 February 2023

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Most organizations are trying to figure out how to secure their IT against the constant flood of threats out there. Unfortunately, the biggest threat out there isn’t something that you can actively protect against. Can you guess what it is?

Unfortunately, it’s your employees, and their potentially lax password practices—and while you can’t really protect yourself against insecure passwords, you can minimize the likelihood that they’ll be used.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Encryption](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/encryption)   [Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/password)

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##  [You Need to Take Your Cybersecurity Seriously](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-take-your-cybersecurity-seriously)

  Monday, 30 January 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Small businesses have a lot to worry about in terms of technology, but one of the things that often gets overlooked is network security. Some small businesses feel that they are too small to be considered a viable target for hackers, but they are wrong; all businesses have data valuable for hackers in some form.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [What’s the Line Between a Security Breach, and a Data Breach?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/whats-the-line-between-a-security-breach-and-a-data-breach)

  Friday, 27 January 2023

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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When security breaches and data breaches are mentioned in the same breath so often, it’s easy to look at them as one and the same. However, we want to take a moment to explain the differentiating factors between the two, as it could be all the most important for protecting your business in the future.

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