Security

In keeping with our cybersecurity awareness theme for the month, it's crucial for small and medium-sized business owners to be aware of a rapidly evolving threat: double and triple extortion ransomware. This type of attack goes beyond just locking up your data—it threatens to expose...

Scalability is one of those buzzwords we hear constantly, especially in the tech and business world. It's touted as a crucial benefit of many products and services, but what does it actually mean for your business? Let’s dive deeper into what scalability really entails and...

  Shadow IT is a phenomenon that lurks in the corners of organizations, presenting both opportunities and risks that businesses must grapple with in their quest for efficiency and innovation. What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services...

  As a small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) you can't afford to overlook the importance of digital transformation. It's more than just a trendy term; it's a crucial step for survival and expansion. Digital transformation is about integrating digital technology into every aspect of your business to...

  We are thrilled to announce that Proper Sky is rolling out a new Zero Trust Security solution to all clients to enhance protection from the evolving threat landscape. In today's digital age, the foundational belief that underpinned the internet's creation — a world where every user, device,...

  Are you taking the time to evaluate your strategic partners and vendors? Are you getting the value you deserve? Are your evolving business needs adequately met? Your IT services provider is no exception.  At Proper Sky we talk to several small businesses every week who outsource...

  As business leaders, you aren’t just tasked with managing staff, increasing revenue, and maintaining a positive company culture. You’re also responsible for dealing with digital threats and the broader umbrella of cybersecurity. Especially for small business owners, that responsibility can feel momentous, considering that cyberattacks frequently...

DDoS attacks typically only are targeting commercial networks (with lots of money) If you are worried about an attack at your house - typical online safety is encouraged; firewalls, frequent software updates, etc.   Am I being DDoSed (Distributed Denial of Service) In today's digital age, where...

The Importance of Online Security It should go without saying that in today's day and age, online security is of the utmost importance. With an ever-increasing reliance on the internet for a variety of everyday activities from shopping to online banking, to connecting with our loved...

What Exactly Is IT Cybersecurity? IT cybersecurity is a protection system for your company’s IT network.  Cybersecurity technology is essential for protecting all of your programs and networks from unexpected digital attacks. This technology blocks important information from being stolen, deleted, or altered. It guards against identity...

Security education training and awareness, or security awareness training covers topics such as secure software design, password management, access privileges, secure network connections, social engineering and phishing, device security, threat response, data classification, physical and third-party application security, and much more. Together, the core aspects of...

  Overview uBlock Origin is a 3rd party browser extension that Proper Sky enables by default on our client endpoints.  After Business Email Compromise (BEC), internet browsing is the second-highest form of malware delivery.  Typically, legitimate advertising networks are taken over and javascript is written to inject payloads...

How to Become HIPAA Compliant in Philadelphia Healthcare organizations in Philadelphia have had to follow HIPAA regulations for almost three decades. The purpose of the original legislation was to ensure patient health record safety by putting into place clear standards that organizations could follow. It's important...

How to Respond to a Healthcare Data Breach in Philadelphia In the peak of the digital age, cyberattacks are becoming more and more common, and healthcare facilities are unfortunately at the top of hackers’ list of targets. With a slew of sensitive information that’s worth a...

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt at obtaining one’s sensitive information. This often includes usernames, emails, phone numbers, passwords and other similar details. It’s often done by pretending to be a trustworthy or legitimate entity in order to fool unaware users....

The typical office employee sees more than 120 emails pass through their inbox every day. They have many duties to attend to, from creating documentation to managing projects. Workers are pressed for time and may not look too closely at emails before they send responses....

With the reality companies face your business needs a comprehensive set of security controls in place to thwart these attacks and stop attacks from getting in the way of productivity or creating massive financial losses. Learn more by reading our guide for corporate executives. ...

Just because the data you save isn't important on one website, doesn't mean that the password you use for that site isn't. 87% of users reuse passwords, some frequently. If your email password is the same as your MyFitnessPal password or your banking...

Passwords are the technological locks to sensitive patient information like full names, dates of birth, current addresses, phone numbers and medical records. Passwords should always be HIPAA compliant. You may think you know what makes for a secure password, but the truth could surprise you....

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