2024’s Most Shocking Data Breaches and How to Protect Your Business
2024’s Most Shocking Data Breaches and How to Protect Your Business
This year has been a stark reminder of the growing cyber threats facing organizations worldwide. With billions of sensitive records compromised, businesses and individuals alike are left scrambling to protect their information. As a trusted provider of SOC 2-compliant Managed IT services, Capital Network Solutions, Inc. (CNS) is here to break down 2024’s most significant data breaches and provide actionable tips to safeguard your data.
Notable Data Breaches in 2024
1. National Public Data: Over 2 Billion Records Stolen
What Happened: Hackers breached a leading background-check company’s systems in late 2023. By […]
Safe Holiday Travel Tips for Cybersecurity
Safe Holiday Travel Tips for Cybersecurity
As holiday travel gears up, cyber threats increase as well. Hackers look to exploit the relaxed security measures many travelers take, especially when accessing company data on the go. Businesses in sensitive industries—like mortgage, finance, property management, and accounting—must prioritize cybersecurity to prevent risks to both personal and company data. At Capital Network Solutions, Inc. (CNS), we help businesses meet SOC 2 standards, ensuring data stays protected and secure, even during busy holiday travel times.
Cybersecurity Risks During Travel
When it comes to holiday travel, the stakes are high. According to research from World Travel […]
6 Ways Your Phone is Tracking You – and How to Stop It
6 Ways Your Phone is Tracking You – and How to Stop It
Ever noticed ads for a product you casually mentioned near your phone? Your phone may be listening, but that’s not all – it’s tracking you, too. From apps to system features, several aspects of your device monitor your location and behaviors. If you’re concerned about privacy, now is the time to understand how your phone tracks you and take action.
In this article, we’ll explore why phone tracking is risky, reveal six common tracking methods, and show you how to limit them to secure your privacy.
Why Phone Tracking […]
5 Options if Your Windows 10 PC Fails the Windows 11 Compatibility Test
5 Options if Your Windows 10 PC Fails the Windows 11 Compatibility Test
As you’ve likely heard, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This means no more free security updates, non-security updates, or technical support for Windows 10 users. While your PC will still function, it will become more vulnerable to cyber threats and software issues without these updates.
If you tried upgrading to Windows 11 and your PC didn’t pass the compatibility check, don’t worry – there are still several options to consider.
Here are five options to explore if your PC can’t upgrade to Windows […]
Avoid Holiday Season Tech Challenges with Proactive IT Support
Avoid Holiday Season Tech Challenges with Proactive IT Support
Ah, the holiday season – a time for celebration, increased sales, and a never-ending to-do list. For many businesses, it’s the most crucial time of year, but as you ramp up for the festivities, your IT systems can experience strain, leading to costly downtime and increased vulnerability to cyber threats. A tech meltdown is the last thing you need during the holiday rush. How can you prevent it? The answer lies in proactive IT support.
Why Holiday Season Strains IT Systems
The holiday season introduces unique challenges that can turn minor IT hiccups […]
The Top 5 Data Breaches of 2024 and How They Impact Your Business
The Top 5 Data Breaches of 2024 and How They Impact Your Business
This year has seen some of the most significant data breaches yet, hitting companies across various industries and costing millions. From healthcare giants to major tech companies, it’s clear no industry is immune. But what do these incidents mean for small and midsize businesses? Many of the same vulnerabilities are present, and without the right defenses, the consequences can be devastating.
Let’s look at five of the biggest data breaches of 2024 so far and discuss how your business can stay protected.
1. National Public Data Breach
Earlier this year, […]
IT isn’t just about filling seats
IT isn’t just about filling seats
No matter the size of your business, no matter what the product or service, your company is at least partially reliant on technology to survive and function in today’s marketplace. It is just unavoidable. A significant portion of everyone’s business is online in some fashion or other. And internal operations and administration are dependent on databases, servers on-line access, etc. A large and diversified company has the depth of staffing to fully support all of its IT infrastructure needs. Unfortunately, this is not the case with small- to medium-sized businesses, and […]
Risk assessment: A Value model
Risk assessment: A Value model
Risk assessment means looking at all the conditions, situations and threats that exist that could damage or bring down your business. Risk assessment is all about identifying the external and internal threats that exist and measuring the likely consequences if that threat becomes reality. A data security risk assessment would identify what data you have, how you use it, how confidential it may be, how it is affected by regulations and the ways it could be compromised. A major focus of a data security assessment is cybercrime.
In terms of developing an IT staff, […]
Staffing should address risk first and foremost
Staffing should address risk first and foremost
For any business, but especially a smaller one without deep pockets, the consequences of some disaster may mean the end of the business. As a result, risk evaluation becomes critical. There are an endless variety of events, from mishaps to major disasters that challenge your viability. Risk management inventories all of the possible risks that could befall the organization and places them in a hierarchy of significance. At the top are single points of failure disasters or extreme events that would shut down the business, at least temporarily. Risk management then […]
Forego the standard IT staffing model?
Forego the standard IT staffing model?
From the outset, even the smallest start-up is reliant on an IT infrastructure. Digital technology cannot be avoided. For small-to medium-sized businesses, developing and bringing on staff to support that IT infrastructure is often a low priority compared to ramping up operations and meeting the revenues goals necessary to stay operational. Resources to address IT needs may not be available (for at least, perceived to be unavailable) Management is focussed on revenue growth and meeting operational and business requirements. Management may also be incentivized to direct available funds in these directions, rather […]
