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In today's digital age, the landscape of education has been significantly transformed by technology. K-12 education has embraced digital tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences, facilitate communication, and streamline administrative processes. However, this technological advancement has also introduced a new set of challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. The growing risks of cyber threats targeting educational institutions have highlighted the critical need for cybersecurity education within K-12 settings. By safeguarding students' personal and academic data and integrating cybersecurity measures into the curriculum, we can equip tomorrow's leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Topics: #cybersecurity, Educational institutions, Cyber threats

In the digital age, data security has become a critical concern for businesses across various industries. This includes veterinary clinics, where sensitive client data is stored and managed every day. With the increasing reliance on technology in veterinary practices, cybersecurity measures have become essential to protect both the clinic and its clients.

Topics: #cybersecurity, cybersecurity in veterinary clinics, veterinary clinic

Wholesale and distribution companies play a critical role in the global economy by moving goods and products from manufacturers to consumers. However, with the rise of digitalization and interconnectedness, these companies are facing a growing number of cybersecurity challenges that threaten their operations and customer data.

Topics: #cybersecurity, #WholesaleDistribution, Cyberattack, cybersecurity in wholesale distribution

Cyberattacks are a growing threat to businesses of all sizes. In particular, small businesses are increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyberattacks due to their lack of resources and niche knowledge. As such, cybercriminals often find them to be easy targets with minimal security measures in place.

Topics: Managed IT, #cybersecurity, Cyberattack, Cyberthreat, small business

In today's era, cybersecurity has become a crucial aspect for companies worldwide. With the manufacturing processes increasingly becoming digitized and automated, the need to secure the supply chain is more important than ever before. One of the major challenges that manufacturers face is the potential threat to their intellectual property and sensitive data. Cybersecurity measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and data encryption can help to mitigate these risks.

Topics: #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity

Government agencies, municipalities, and social services agencies are not exempt from the scrutiny of hackers. In fact, two US federal civilian agencies were hacked last year by posing as tech support, convincing unaware employees to call them and to visit malicious websites. With increasing connectivity and the expanding use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) work environments, the attack surface available to cybercriminals has greatly expanded.

Topics: #managedIT, #cybersecurity, socialservices

Healthcare was one of the hardest hit industries during the coronavirus pandemic and is now struggling under the burden of a weak economy. Escalating expenses, declining revenues, and staffing issues continue to plague providers, making it difficult to create environments that deliver high quality care and better health outcomes.

Topics: healthcare, #ManagedITServices, #DocumentManagement, #HealthcareITSolutions, #cybersecurity

Manufacturers and others in wholesale/distribution/logistics arena have seen evidence that supply chains are becoming a prime target for hackers. In fact, experts predict that by 2025, almost half of worldwide organizations will have been attacked through their software supply chains — an increase of more than 300% since 2021. 

Topics: #SupplyChain, #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity, cyber security for supply chain, cybersecurity and manufacturing

As cyberattacks continue to escalate, law firms are increasingly concerned about keeping their data safe and secure. Many cyberattacks have been perpetrated by organized crime syndicates and “gangs” of malicious actors known as ransomware gangs. From 2020 to 2021, one quarter of all data breaches were due to ransomware. And ransomware technology was used in almost three quarters of all malware infections.

Topics: #cybersecurity, cybersecurity best practices, law firms, legal offices

War in Ukraine is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to burgeoning geopolitical unrest. Malignant actors have taken advantage of widespread global disruption and other crises to increase acts of hacktivism and cyberwarfare. In fact, European officials claim that there are over 10 TB of sensitive information stolen every month, with both ransomware and phishing being tapped as the most common tool used to gain inroads to data.

Topics: government, Managed IT, #cybersecurity