Cybersecurity tabletop exercises: A practical guide for SMBs

An incident response plan that has never been rehearsed is an assumption, not a capability. Tabletop exercises let a team test its plan on paper: a facilitator presents a scenario, and participants work through decisions, handoffs, and communication as the situation develops. The format is low-cost, low-risk, and well suited to small and medium-sized businesses […]

The security risk hiding in your browser’s extension bar

Most businesses carefully manage which software gets installed on company computers. Fewer apply the same discipline to browser extensions, even though extensions often carry permissions that rival those of traditional installed applications. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidance on web browser security calls out extensions specifically as a source of elevated risk. This […]

Understanding what HTTPS does and doesn’t protect

HTTPS has become the baseline security standard for websites, and browsers now flag sites that don’t use it as potentially unsafe. But the presence of HTTPS is not a guarantee that a site is trustworthy. Knowing what it protects and what it doesn’t is more useful than simply looking for the padlock and proceeding. What […]

IT security audits: Finding vulnerabilities before attackers do

The businesses best positioned to withstand a cyberattack are those that understand their own vulnerabilities before an attacker finds them. IT security audits help businesses gain that understanding through a structured, documented review of their security measures. Regular audits identify where protections are working effectively and where gaps need to be addressed. What an IT […]

A practical guide to getting value from threat intelligence

A threat intelligence platform is only as useful as the decisions it informs. Many organizations deploy one, connect a handful of feeds, and then find that the volume of alerts overwhelms the team more than it helps them. The problem isn’t usually the platform — it’s the approach. The following are the principles that separate […]

5 Ways to collect customer data without putting your business at risk

Gathering customer data is one of the most valuable things your business can do. But the process of collecting that information carries real obligations: legal, ethical, and operational. With data privacy expectations rising on all sides, businesses that handle customer data carelessly face exposure they may not see coming until it’s too late. Build security […]

Protecting your Apple computer from ransomware

A common myth suggests that macOS devices never get infected with malicious programs. The reality is that hackers continuously create sophisticated tools designed to hold your digital assets hostage. Learning about these tactics is the first step toward building a solid defense. Read on to find actionable advice for securing your system. What ransomware actually […]

Why millions of Android phones aren’t as secure as they look

Up to one in four Android devices could be at risk due to a serious MediaTek flaw known as CVE-2026-20435. Discovered in Android phones’ startup sequence, the vulnerability exposes a gap in Android’s security model that could change how users think about device protection. This blog post will explore the issue and why it’s important […]

Defending against data loss: 6 Strategies businesses should implement

Cyberattacks, technical failures, or simple human error can creep up out of nowhere. And when they occur, businesses are often left scrambling to recover lost data. Fortunately, there are some simple adjustments businesses can make to safeguard their data and protect their operations. Restrict access privileges to those who need it Access control defines who […]

Cybersecurity in 2026: 5 Trends shaping the digital world

In a recent expert discussion, Rob Wright of Dark Reading, David Jones of Cybersecurity Dive, and Alissa Irei of TechTarget convened to map out the future of digital defense. Below, we highlight their analysis of the key threats defining the 2026 landscape and offer a roadmap for businesses looking to stay ahead. The evolution of […]