How to Reduce the Financial Impact of Cyberattacks to Your Business
There has been a steady stream of significant cyberattacks headlining the news since December 2020 and the Sunburst attack on SolarWinds Orion platform. Fueled by the anonymity afforded by payments made in cryptocurrency, cyber criminals have stepped up their attacks and have gotten bolder with their ransom demands, often seeking millions of dollars. While these […]
NG Firewall for Home Use
Anyone connecting to the internet needs protection from cyber threats, even from our homes. Home users often rely on the built-in firewall that comes with their router which generally has very basic functionality such as content filtering and parental controls. However, to protect computers and IoT devices, a home user/worker should upgrade their firewall software […]
Choosing the Right VPN for Your Business
VPN Usage has been critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Virtual Private Networks have allowed employees to safely connect to corporate networks regardless of location. This technology was foundational for businesses to safely transition their workforce to a fully remote workforce without compromising network security or creating vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches. Now, as […]
5 2020 Cybersecurity Resolutions for SMBs
During our 2019 SMB IT Security Report, we learned that small and mid-sized businesses still struggle to implement network security solutions. SMBs continue to identify budget constraints as the main barrier when it comes to IT security. This limitation in resources highlighted another glaring statistic; 52% of those surveyed did not have a dedicated IT […]
Securing Your Network in Preparation for the Holidays
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Kicking off with Small Business Saturday – a chance for customers to explore local or regional small businesses, and continuing throughout the month of December. With the increase in internet traffic to business sites during this busy time, small businesses should think beyond their inventory. Arranging for plenty […]
The Cost of Ransomware Attacks on Cities
Ransomware attacks on cities are becoming more prevalent with ransom demands increasing with each attack. Recently, two cities have gone against conventional wisdom and decided to pay the ransom amount demanded by hackers who held their cities hostage. This decision has kickstarted the conversation between groups debating the moral implications of giving in to cybercriminals […]
Protecting Healthcare Networks Against Threats
In today’s digitally connected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for all industries. However, for the healthcare industry, the failure to ensure resilience against cyber threats could be a matter of life and death. According to a 2018 Thales Security Report, a staggering 77% of US healthcare organizations have been breached at some point in […]
Why Should I Update My Firewall?
Staying up to date with your network security appliance is absolutely necessary. For the same reasons we regularly update our phones, browsers, and desktop operating systems, it’s even more important to update a network firewall. Software vulnerabilities and the security technologies to protect against them evolve daily. At Untangle, we stay on top of these […]
