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Social Engineering: The Cyber Threat That Targets People, Not Technology

Social engineering remains one of the most effective cyberattack methods because it targets human behavior instead of technical vulnerabilities. From phishing emails and executive impersonation...

By: Zach Morrison
June 17, 2026

AI Isn’t Replacing Humans. It’s Making Great Employees Even Better.

As concerns about AI replacing jobs continue to grow, many organizations are discovering a different reality: AI works best as a tool that enhances human...

By: Zach Morrison
June 10, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Context Switching in the Age of AI

As AI tools accelerate the pace of work, employees are juggling more tasks than ever—leading to constant context switching, burnout, and increased cyber risk. Learn...

By: Zach Morrison
June 3, 2026

From Risk to Adoption: Why AI Success Starts with Leadership

AI adoption is accelerating across every industry, but many organizations still lack the training, governance, and leadership needed to use it effectively. Learn why AI...

By: Zach Morrison
May 27, 2026

Free Security Training = More Security Sales

The following article appeared in ChannelPro Network Want to increase the number of security solutions your clients purchase? Give them something of value up front...

By: Art Gross
February 16, 2016

Top 5 Cyber Risks for Businesses

Travelers Insurance put together the top 5 cyber risks for businesses. There are no surprises in their list. They not only look at each risk...

By: Art Gross
January 22, 2016

NYT: No Business Too Small to Be Hacked

The New York Times has a very good article titled: No Business Too Small to Be Hacked. We have been saying for the past few...

By: Art Gross
January 15, 2016

FCC fines Cox Communication $595,000 over data breach

According to an article over at The Register, the FCC has fined Cox Communication $595,000 over a 2014 data breach. Hacker disguised as IT support...

By: Art Gross
November 6, 2015

Prevent Employee Cyber Theft with Data Breach Prevention

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act CFAA is not a very widely known piece of federal legislation but could help companies that have been victims...

By: Art Gross
November 5, 2015

A Case Study on Dridex Banking Malware

A form of malware called Dridex is targeting finance employees at small to midsize companies. The criminals are sending emails with Microsoft Word and Excel...

By: Art Gross
November 4, 2015

Inside an SMB Hack

In a Verizon Data Breach Investigations Study, they found that 71% of breaches occurred in businesses with less than 100 employees. You would think that...

By: Art Gross
November 1, 2015

Ransomware using Remote Desktop to spread itself

According to an article over at SC Magazine, hackers are using brute force to crack their way into Remote Desktop / Terminal Servers and installing...

By: Art Gross
October 31, 2015

The Psychology of Falling for a Phishing Email

Phishing is a cybercrime that has been around for many years, where targets are sent malicious emails claiming to be from a legitimate individual or...

By: Art Gross
August 9, 2018

Phone-Based 2FA: Not so Secure After All

In a time where data breaches have become the norm, there is no such thing as exercising too much caution when it comes to protecting...

By: Art Gross
August 3, 2018

10 Predictions: Why You Need Cybersecurity Awareness Training Now

There are so many predictions for 2018 when it comes to cyber security. Gathering them all would make an endless list. So let’s focus on...

By: Art Gross
March 25, 2018

NY DFS Enforcing Cybersecurity Requirements

If you are a New York Financial Services organization and have not complied with the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) Cybersecurity Regulations (23...

By: Art Gross
March 5, 2018

The Human Factor – The Weakest Link In Data Protection

By: Art Gross
February 26, 2018

What is Your Personal Information Worth on the Dark Web?

The dark web is often known for the illegal activities conducted there, and while not everything on the dark web is illegal, it’s most appealing...

By: Art Gross
February 9, 2018

Americans receive mixed results in cybersecurity IQ

While it is true that Americans are becoming more aware of the need to protect their information online through methods such as utilizing strong passwords...

By: Art Gross
April 10, 2017

Security Awareness Training is Essential for Small Businesses

According to research by the Ponemon Institute, approximately 80% of business data breaches are a result of human error. An article over on Entrepreneur explores...

By: Art Gross
April 5, 2017

Security Training and a Remote Workforce

Technology at the Forefront Many companies are finding that the technology projects that were put on hold, or on the back burner, have moved up...

By: Art Gross
April 23, 2020

Maintenance Mode

As an MSP, you are on call 24/7, even if your hours are not technically ‘round the clock’. As a business owner, this is amplified....

By: Art Gross
April 8, 2020

Securing Your Workforce

The arrival of COVID-19 restructured the world in countless ways. We have had to rethink how we socialize, live day-to-day, and in order to keep...

By: Art Gross
April 2, 2020

Safely Working Remotely

Effective Immediately As the Novel Coronavirus pandemic continues to greatly impact our nation, working from home is no longer an occasional benefit for many Americans,...

By: Art Gross
March 26, 2020

Staying Calm in Times of Crisis

We’ve all been through challenging times personally and professionally, and in our heads and hearts, we know that “this too shall pass”. But with the...

By: Art Gross
March 18, 2020

The Untapped Vertical

The Untapped Vertical With the cannabis industry growing rapidly in the United States, and more states legalizing marijuana, this sector of business is one that...

By: Art Gross
March 11, 2020