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October brings both Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 😱 While we may love a good scare, what's truly frightening are the cyber threats lurking in the shadows. From phishing attacks to human error, the spooky elements of cybersecurity can haunt businesses all year long. 👻 But don’t worry, Forthright Cyber is here to protect you from these ghoulish risks! Stay secure by prioritizing human error prevention and building a strong defense. 🎃🔐 Let’s face the fear together! https://hubs.la/Q02TY8Wg0 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #Halloween #ForthrightCyber #SecurityAwarenessTraining #Phishing #Cybersecurity

Does Your Business Have Any Cybersecurity Skeletons in the Closet? Hidden vulnerabilities and past security incidents could pose a risk to your organization. Do you have unresolved issues or overlooked flaws in your cybersecurity measures that might leave your business exposed to threats? Be sure to identify and address these lurking dangers! 😱💀⚠️ https://hubs.la/Q02TpkwH0 #ForthrightCyber

🔒 Part 2 of our Cyber Series on IAM is here! 🔒 In this episode, we take a deep dive into Identity and Access Management (IAM)—exploring the CIA triad, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why passwordless authentication is the future of cybersecurity. Catch the highlights and ensure your business is staying secure! 💻🔑 👉 Read the full summary here: https://hubs.la/Q02TpBS70 #Cybersecurity #IAM #MultiFactorAuthentication #Passwordless #CyberAwareness #ForthrightCyber

A cybercriminal gang has been systematically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by employing a sophisticated tactic known as Business Email Compromise (BEC). This method involves cybercriminals infiltrating or spoofing legitimate business email accounts to deceive employees, customers, or partners into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. SMBs are particularly vulnerable to these attacks due to their often limited cybersecurity resources and the trust-based nature of their operations. The gang's activities have led to significant financial losses for affected businesses, highlighting the critical need for enhanced email security measures and training to recognize and prevent such threats. https://hubs.la/Q02Tgxy80 #ForthrightCyber

📰 Hot off the presses: October's issue of Forthright's monthly newsletter!

Microsoft wants of new INC ransomware targeting US Healthcare. The attack could potentially disrupt critical services, compromise sensitive patient data, and lead to severe operational inefficiencies. Healthcare providers are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity measures to defend against this malicious software, which is becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. https://hubs.la/Q02Tpy280 #ForthrightCyber

As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems and digital records to provide efficient and effective patient care, they concurrently expose themselves to cyber attacks. This not only jeopardizes patient privacy but also has the potential to disrupt essential medical services. The cure: implementing robust cybersecurity hygiene practices. This involves a comprehensive approach that includes regular system updates, employee training on security protocols, stringent access controls, and the use of advanced threat detection technologies. Just like washing hands limits the spread of disease, good cyber hygiene can protect against viruses that lead to a cyber breach. #employeetraining #cybersecurity #ForthrightCyber #cyberthreats #healthcare #patientsafety #cybersafetyispatientsafety #cyberhygiene https://hubs.la/Q02Tgj3K0 #ForthrightCyber

In last week's Cyber Series episode, Heath mentioned an article by Alex Weinert entitled "Your Password Doesn't Matter." Read it here and let us know what you think: https://hubs.la/Q02S_SGj0 What guidelines do your business have regarding passwords and authentication?

From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: the Cybersecurity Awareness Month's theme is Secure Our World. CISA recommends the following 4️⃣ key behaviors: 🔒 Use strong passwords and a password manager 📱 Turn on multi-factor authentication 🎣 Recognize and report phishing 🖥️ Update Software WATCH [Video from CISA]: Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online https://hubs.la/Q02SSDMF0

Happy to announce that Forthright Technology Partners is now a Cisco Partner and able sell the entire Meraki WiFi line of products and licensing. It's exciting to be reconnected with Cisco and rekindling old relationships, at my new digs. #LetsGoCisco