Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 9 August 2021 Get the guidance you need in all things cyber-security with a trusted IT adviser. Picking the right IT adviser is an extremely important step in guaranteeing that your cyber security is as strong as it can be, now and into the future. As the … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats- Have a trusted adviser
Mitigating Cyber Threats – Have your Data Backed Up
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 2nd August 2021 Over two-thirds (67%) of Australian organisations have suffered a ransomware attack over a 12 month period — 10 percentage points above the global average of 57%. (securitybrief.com.au, Nov 2020) A back-up stacks-up! Protect your business … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats – Have your Data Backed Up
Mitigating Cyber Threats – Use multi-factor authentication where ever possible
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 27 July 2021 On June 19 2020, the ACSC published an advisory detailing various techniques that do a great job of mitigating cyber threats. One of these was the use of multi-factor authentication across all remote access services. Multi-factor authentication … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats – Use multi-factor authentication where ever possible
Mitigating Cyber Threats- It’s easier to hack the human than the computer!
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 11 July 2021 It is vital that your employees are trained in relation to Cyber Threats and Cyber Security. Cyber threats often infiltrate networks via innocent staff mistakes. Without proper awareness and training, entire networks can go up in smoke. When it … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats- It’s easier to hack the human than the computer!
Mitigating Cyber Threats – How do I deal with a suspect Email, Link or attachment?
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 5th July 2021 Suspicious attachment in an email? You’re not alone. Over the last 12 months, ransomware incidents have become the most significant cyber threats facing organisations. These attacks typically originate from a user opening a file received … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats – How do I deal with a suspect Email, Link or attachment?
Mitigating Cyber Threats – Cyber Threat Management software
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 28 June 2021 It is estimated that by 2025, cybercrime will cost approximately $10.5 trillion annually around the world, up from $3 trillion in 2015. On average, only 5% of companies’ folders are properly protected. (Varonis). Don't let this be … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats – Cyber Threat Management software
Mitigating Cyber Threats – Keep your devices patched
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 22 June 2021 According to the latest data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australians lost a record-breaking $851 million to scams in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in cybercriminals increasing their activity targeting … [Read more...] about Mitigating Cyber Threats – Keep your devices patched
The benefits of using BrokerReady
Author: Terry Barton | Date published: 26 May 2021 At BrokerReady we have helped hundreds of businesses protect their data, business operations, reputation, and ultimately their brokerages. Here are the top benefits of working with us: Cost-effective and affordable You will have access to … [Read more...] about The benefits of using BrokerReady