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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) ## [What Cybersecurity Protections Do CPAs and Accountants Need?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/five-security-steps-every-cpa-must-take) Thursday, 02 April 2020 [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) [ ![Five Security Steps Every CPA Must Take](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/345/b2ap3_large_215824260_work_from_home_workforce_remote_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/five-security-steps-every-cpa-must-take "Five Security Steps Every CPA Must Take") Massachusetts has one of the strictest data protection laws in the country. Is your business compliant? A CPA is one of the few professionals who have access to the most desired information a cybercriminal is looking for: financial records. This makes your firm a prime candidate for cyberattacks, so our next question is: is your data secure? Here are five security steps your CPA firm should take to protect your client's data. Tags: [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/five-security-steps-every-cpa-must-take#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/five-security-steps-every-cpa-must-take) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack? It Needs to Be](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be) Tuesday, 13 August 2019 [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 CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack? It Needs to Be](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/196/b2ap3_large_272436716_CPA-finance_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be "Is Your CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack? It Needs to Be") Of all industries, financial services may just have some of the highest regulatory requirements, along with healthcare. This makes a lot of sense, too… consider how much sensitive data CPA firms are privy to as a part of their daily operations and processes. While every business today needs to prioritize its cybersecurity, this is especially the case for these firms. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [IT Security For Healthcare Practices Is Critical During COVID-19](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19) Tuesday, 12 May 2020 [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) [ ![Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: patient data. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems. The last thing anyone needs right now is for any healthcare f](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/372/b2ap3_large_313360502_medical_hipaa_technology_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19 "Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: patient data. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems. The last thing anyone needs right now is for any healthcare f") Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: *patient data*. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems. Tags: [COVID-19](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/covid-19) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Working from Home Isn’t Without Significant Cybersecurity Risks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-from-home-isn-t-without-significant-cybersecurity-risks) Friday, 10 April 2020 [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) [ ![Working from Home Isn’t Without Significant Cybersecurity Risks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2020/4-10-20/b2ap3_large_156873824_remote_work_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-from-home-isn-t-without-significant-cybersecurity-risks "Working from Home Isn’t Without Significant Cybersecurity Risks") The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted daily life, restricting people to their homes and preventing them from going into the office to work. In response, many companies are hurriedly changing over to a remote-capable workforce and having their employees work from home. This strategy can be highly effective, but if a company and its team isn’t careful, it can also be risky. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Mobile Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-office) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-from-home-isn-t-without-significant-cybersecurity-risks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/working-from-home-isn-t-without-significant-cybersecurity-risks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat) Thursday, 05 March 2020 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [Alerts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/alerts) [ ![Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/b2ap3_large_protect-your-network-coronavirus.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat "Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations") COVID-19, or coronavirus, has been a major global health concern over the past couple of months. At this point, it is clear that this disease could have serious impacts on the workplace. We wanted to provide a brief rundown of good workplace and network health practices, as well as a few pointers on how you can handle health-based employee absences. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [UTM: The Ultimate Defense for Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses) Thursday, 26 March 2020 [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) [ ![287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/341/b2ap3_large_287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses "287119729_firewall_security_utm_400_70_quality") While most businesses take data security seriously these days, there is still a tendency to treat each area of concern with different solutions. One application to filter content, one for spam protection, another for viruses, and still another solution for firewall protection. Instead of trying to force different pieces of software and hardware to speak to each other, invest in an all-in-one solution: a UTM. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company) Monday, 23 March 2020 [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) [ ![How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-23-20/b2ap3_large_282283313_cybersecurity_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company "How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company") If you’re in business today, there are three words that are critical for you keep in mind: *Cybersecurity. Is. Important.* As such, every business needs to have taken the time to put together a cybersecurity policy--a set of guidelines that instruct the business how to proceed with the highest level of security possible. We’ve taken the liberty of suggesting a few guidelines for your business to follow as you do so. Tags: [Business Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-management) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company) Wednesday, 18 March 2020 [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) [ ![Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-18-20/b2ap3_large_137139619_internal_threats_control_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company "Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?") Most businesses that really lean on their IT go to great lengths and expense to keep those systems secure. Sometimes, however, all those firewalls and antivirus software don’t stop threats that come in from your staff. Today, we are going to go through the three different types of human error that your staff can undertake, and how to deal with each. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Microsoft is Finding Leaving Windows 7 Users Behind Difficult](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult) Monday, 02 March 2020 [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) [ ![Microsoft is Finding Leaving Windows 7 Users Behind Difficult](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2020/3-2-20/b2ap3_large_274174436_time_to_update_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult "Microsoft is Finding Leaving Windows 7 Users Behind Difficult") Windows 7 might not be supported by Microsoft any longer, but millions of people are still using PCs that run the antiquated operating system. Since Microsoft has put an end to extended support for Windows 7 OS, a couple bugs have been found. Let’s take a look at what exactly is behind these issues and discuss your options. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Windows 7](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-7-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Social Engineering and Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business) Monday, 17 February 2020 [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) [ ![Social Engineering and Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2020/2-17-20/b2ap3_large_126204877_social_engineering_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business "Social Engineering and Your Business") As prevalent as cybersecurity threats unfortunately are today, many users tend to overlook major threats that they just aren’t focused on nearly as much: social engineering attacks. Social engineering attacks are just another means for a cybercriminal to reach their desired ends, and therefore needed to be protected against. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/social-engineering-and-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt) Wednesday, 29 January 2020 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-29-20/b2ap3_large_phishing_attempt_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt "Tip of the Week: Spotting a Phishing Attempt") With email being such a huge part of doing business, phishing has become a favorite tool of many scammers. To fight back, it is key that you know how to recognize a phishing email, so we’re dedicating this week’s tip to doing just that. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-spotting-a-phishing-attempt) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hit Back Hard Against Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware) Friday, 17 January 2020 [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) [ ![Hit Back Hard Against Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2020/1-17-20/b2ap3_large_malware_200095487_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware "Hit Back Hard Against Malware") The threat landscape is filled with more types of malware than ever. To keep your business’ network running effectively, it’s important to have a strategy to keep malware out. Today, we’ll talk about a few basics you should know to keep your cybersecurity strategy working properly. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/hit-back-hard-against-malware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) Monday, 23 December 2019 [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 Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-23-19/b2ap3_large_Credit_235761561_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards "The Technology That Protects Your Payment Cards") These days most consumers lean heavily on their payment cards. Whether they use credit cards, debit cards, or gift cards, consumers today are much more apt to use their card then they are to use cash. Why is this? Convenience mostly, but also there is a belief that using a payment card is more secure than walking around with a wad of cash in your pocket. Today, we will get to the bottom of the matter. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Credit Cards](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/credit-cards) [Payment Cards](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/payment-cards) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-technology-that-protects-your-payment-cards) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat) Friday, 06 December 2019 [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) [ ![Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019/12-06-19/b2ap3_large_malware_115507169_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat "Smartphone Malware Is a Serious Threat") We all know how important it is to protect your desktop and laptop computers from malicious threats. Installing antivirus and security software is one of the first steps you take when you get a new computer, and for good reason. An unprotected device is at great risk. With that said, a lot of users don’t think about the threats that target their most-used devices, their smartphones. Tags: [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphone-malware-is-a-serious-threat) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Control Your Profile, Part I](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/control-your-profile-part-i) Wednesday, 27 November 2019 [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) [ ![Control Your Profile, Part I](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-27-19/b2ap3_large_facebook_224858764_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/control-your-profile-part-i "Control Your Profile, Part I") If you use Facebook, you’re not alone. There are over **two billion** active users on the platform. Whether you are willing to accept it or not, Facebook is a huge part of a good chunk of the world’s lives. If being a well-connected, with the times, user has always described who you are, then we could have some helpful information oriented towards you in our blog today. We will be discussing your online identity, and who you have told Facebook you are. Tags: [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Facebook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/facebook) [Social Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-network) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/control-your-profile-part-i#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/control-your-profile-part-i) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) Thursday, 21 November 2019 [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) [ ![9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/263/b2ap3_large_wifi-266059077_edited.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security "9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security") You’ve set up Wi-Fi access for your office and your network is set and ready to go... but is it really? Your Wi-Fi might feel fast and it might cover your entire office space, but your business can be vulnerable to cyberattacks unless you secure your network. Here are nine best practices to ensure that your wireless network is secured. Tags: [WPA2](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wpa2) [Wireless Infrastructure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wireless-infrastructure) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) Friday, 15 November 2019 [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) [ ![4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-15-19/b2ap3_large_security_183524287_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by "4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By") Cybersecurity has become an overly complicated, increasingly important part of our lives. These days, many people are concerned about their privacy; who is collecting their data, what data is being collected, how to prevent information from being stolen, how to prevent breaches, etc. Then there are the traditional threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing that are not only becoming more common place but are capable of doing more damage. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Cyber security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cyber-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) Monday, 04 November 2019 [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) [ ![Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-04-19/b2ap3_large_password_58279927_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure "Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure") Imagine a world where there wasn’t a singular dishonest being. Passwords would simply vanish from our everyday lives, as we would not be paranoid of a breach or other forms of cybercriminal activity. The harsh reality is this will never become reality. Even worse, the cybercriminals don’t just skim for lack of passwords. Instead, the dishonest criminal goes even further; they take advantage of common or recurring passwords. So how do you know if your password practices are leaving you vulnerable? Google is here to help. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Password](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/password) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem) Monday, 28 October 2019 [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) [ ![DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-28-19/b2ap3_large_DHS_138569159_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem "DHS Cybersecurity Shortage a Major Problem") Cybersecurity is a big point of emphasis for the modern IT administrator. For the private business, it’s important for enough to be done in order to secure the business’ assets, and the integrity of the network itself. Unfortunately, when looking at public computing resources, there isn’t enough talent available to properly secure the systems that government entities rely on. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Government](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/government) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dhs-cybersecurity-shortage-a-major-problem) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data) Wednesday, 23 October 2019 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-23-19/b2ap3_large_mobile_256595733_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data "Tip of the Week: Get Better at Managing Your Mobile Data") You may not think much about managing mobile data, but if your business routinely transmits sensitive data over the Internet, you should. Today, businesses of all types are using the Internet as a tool to drive their sales and marketing processes, but they don’t often consider the threats that come in when they use it for productivity. Today, we will go over what a Mobile Information Management solution is, and how to leverage it for your business. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-get-better-at-managing-your-mobile-data) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=280) [ 9 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=160) [ 10 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=180) [ 11 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=200) [ 12 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=220) [ 13 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=240) [ 14 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=260) [ 15 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=280) [ 16 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 17 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=320) [ 18 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=340) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=320) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security?start=340)