Data Security Blog

It starts as just another Monday morning. You grab your coffee, settle into your desk, and open your inbox. That’s when you see it—a flood of emails from employees who suddenly can’t access their systems. Then, a gut-wrenching message on your screen: Your files have been encrypted. Pay now to regain access. Panic sets in.…

In this episode of Data Security Over Coffee, Joe Harford & Angie Singer Keating break down the most significant cybersecurity shifts coming in 2025, including: 🚨 New HIPAA changes—business associates may soon need annual security certifications. 🛡 Cyber insurance requirements—what policies and controls you need to maintain coverage. 🔄 Business continuity planning—why succession planning &…

Employee and leadership turnover is a reality for every business, but for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the impact can feel especially daunting. Beyond the immediate operational and cultural disruptions, turnover can leave significant gaps in security protocols—gaps that cybercriminals are eager to exploit. According to the Fortinet Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 54% of organizations…

Join us for the final episode of Data Security over Coffee in 2024! We’ll reflect on the cybersecurity trends, challenges, and lessons that shaped the year and discuss how to prepare for a resilient 2025. Don’t miss this engaging conversation designed to help IT and cybersecurity leaders stay ahead in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Kickstart…

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will face a constant stream of challenges in 2025. From new regulatory requirements to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, maintaining robust internal policies has never been more critical. According to recent data, 76% of SMBs in the United States regularly review their cybersecurity defenses. While this statistic reflects an encouraging…