Sacramento journalist Daniel Barnes rounds up the latest stories about data breaches affecting American businesses and organizations. In this week's data breach news roundup, Daniel looks at cyber attacks involving a university in Oregon, a sock company in New York and a police department in New Hampshire. He also covers the many new data breach notification and consumer privacy laws getting passed by state legislatures across the country.
The headlines are so full of data breaches these days, to the point that it is almost impossible to keep up. From giant corporations like Marriott and Equifax to mom-and-pop stores to public institutions, no business is immune to the dangers of data breaches. The costs associated with a data breach are especially devastating to small to medium-sized companies. At Capital Network Solutions, we possess three decades of experience helping Sacramento small businesses secure their IT networks.
About one-third of American companies currently carry cyber insurance, and the total value of premiums is projected to reach $7.5 billion by the end of next year. But is cyber insurance right for your small business? In this post, we break down the basics of cyber liability insurance, including what it covers and how to choose the best policy.
Cyber security tends to rank low on a small business owner’s list of concerns. However, with cyberattacks on the rise and new data privacy legislation on the horizon, doing nothing is no longer an option. Two-thirds of SMBs suffered a cyberattack last year, while the average cyberacttack costs nearly $3 million. Most small business owners aren’t IT experts, so in the interests of education, we put together this list of FAQs related to SMB cyber security basics. When you work with Capital Network Solutions, you don't just get a managed service provider. You get a partner in all things IT.
Changing your IT service provider might seem overwhelming, but when you choose Capital Network Solutions, we work with you to make the onboarding process smooth and seamless. In this post, we lay out the entire process for onboarding a new client, from the initial meet-and-greet to the final transition to managed services.
Along with the convenience of modern technology comes untold risks. In the darkness of cyberspace lurks hackers, bots, malware, ransomware and more, just waiting to hijack or corrupt your data. The cyber dangers can be daunting, but there are a few easy steps that you can take to greatly improve your online security posture. Click to read the seven simple ways to stay safe online in 2019.
Threats come from all areas, from malware attacks to compromised user credentials, and even accidental data leaks caused by human error. Naturally, it follows that an effective cyber security system should have tools to cover all these areas. Microsoft 365 is a multifaceted solution containing tools to address every imaginable cyber security threat.
A new malware specimen is released every 4.2 seconds. As a small business owner, how can you be expected to keep up with the ever-shifting threats and still focus on your core business? Luckily, you can rely on someone with more resources and experience. Microsoft is continuously updating its threat intelligence network to stay on top of the latest threats and keep your business protected in the changing digital landscape. At Capital Network Solutions, Inc., we want to set your business up for success by giving you the service and support you need to stay protected from cyber threats. Call us at (916) 366-6566 to learn more.
We hear alarming news of data breaches every day, but what are the real costs of a cyber attack to a small or medium-sized business? In this post, we look at how hackers are increasingly targeting the "low-hanging fruit" of small businesses, and then we discuss some ways to bolster your cyber security defenses.
Cyber security awareness training is a relatively new but rapidly expanding industry that educates about phishing attacks and other social engineering scams. But is it right for your Sacramento area small business? In this post, we look at different types of social engineering scams and discuss the benefits of security awareness training programs.
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