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Why Your AV Integrator Needs a Cybersecurity Strategy

When a staggering amount of AV technology is connected to the network, it’s important for integrators and clients to know cybersecurity is taken care of.

April 23, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

According to an IBM report, the average total cost of a data breach worldwide is $3.92M, while the average cost in the United States jumps up to $8.19. You don’t want your firm on the hook for causing a breach at customer sites. According to Commercial Integrator’s State of the Industry Survey conducted in December […]

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap

U.S., UK Agencies Warn of Increased Cyber Attacks During COVID-19

A new joint advisory from U.K. & U.S. cybersecurity officials warns that cyber criminals are targeting individuals and organizations at an increasing rate.

April 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new joint advisory from U.K. and U.S. cybersecurity officials warns that cyber criminals are targeting individuals and organizations with a range of hacking tools like ransomware and malware. With the U.S. and much of Europe under government-imposed lockdowns due to COVID-19, many employees are working from home to help prevent the spread of the […]

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HP Offers Free Cybersecurity Support and Other Benefits to Customers

HP arms customers & partners with support to weather operational and financial challenges surrounding the spread of COVID-19.

April 2, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

HP Inc. announced a variety of relief initiatives aimed at arming its global channel partner community to navigate operational and financial challenges associated with COVID-19, including free cybersecurity support. In addition to providing a variety of financing and leasing options for end customers, the company will offer short-term, market and country-specific incentives for channel partners. […]

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Cybersecurity, K-12

Cybersecurity Incidents at K-12 Schools Nearly Tripled in 2019, Report Says

For the first time since the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center began collecting data, schools have canceled classes or closed due to cybersecurity attacks.

March 25, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

As schools become increasingly reliant on technology for teaching and learning, it is putting them at greater risk for cybersecurity incidents, which is apparent in the findings of a new cybersecurity report. “The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2019 Year in Review,” released by the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, found there were 348 cybersecurity incidents reported at 336 K-12 […]

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap

COVID-19 Cyber Attacks Increase as Cybercriminals Capitalize on Coronavirus Fears

March 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybercriminals sure are an opportunistic bunch, aren’t they? With everyone hunkered down, working from home or just killing the time browsing the web, cyber attacks are exploiting the situation and using email phishing schemes. These emails are typically marketing COVID-19 information and ask you to open an attachment to see the latest news and statistics. […]

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Small Business Cybersecurity, SMB

Small Businesses Overly Confident of Cybersecurity Defenses, Says Research

Despite confidence in their cybersecurity solutions, small business owners are not taking cybersecurity seriously enough, a new report says.

March 2, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Small businesses are becoming a favorite hacking target of cyber criminals, and that’s largely because of lackluster defenses, according to a new report. Cybersecurity company BullGuard’s survey of more than 3,000 small business owners revealed that an alarming amount of small businesses are not prepared for an attack on their computer networks. According to the […]

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Governors Are Getting Serious about Cybersecurity Funding

National Governors Association calls on Congress to pass legislation strengthening cybersecurity funding for preparedness and response.

March 2, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The NGA, or National Governors Association, is pressuring for the passage of legislation that would provide cybersecurity funding in the form of grants for states and localities. “This year, there are several pieces of legislation before the Congress that would lay the groundwork for increased funding and resources to help states develop and implement innovative cybersecurity practices, […]

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