As a startup founder, you’re on an exhilarating journey to turn your innovative ideas into reality. But here’s a hard truth: your digital dreams are not immune to the lurking threats of the cyber world. In today’s interconnected landscape, securing your startup’s digital assets is not a luxury; ...

The cyber landscape and cyber threat environment are ever-evolving, and with that comes new opportunities, but also new challenges. Given the non-stop nature of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it’s no surprise that regulatory bodies are attempting to “help” (government efforts to improve ...

Cybersecurity centers around the use of technology, but it is not an issue that can be addressed solely by a company’s Information Technology (IT) department. The potential impact of a cyber incident is too significant and requires leadership and awareness from the top of the organization. When ...

Last month’s newsletter discussed measures a firm could take to prevent Business Email Compromise (BEC). BEC is where criminals spoof emails to appear as if they are coming from senior management within the company. Cybercriminals will often use this scheme to fool employees into wiring funds into ...

Today I am visiting the DMV for the second time in my quest to exchange my out-of-state license for a Texas driver’s license. Like many others, I didn’t have all the required documentation with me during the first visit. Part of Texas’ licensing process is to verify the applicant’s SSN. Acceptable ...

The examples are everywhere: A law firm is tricked into wiring $800,000 into a fraudulent account, and the partners are forced to cover the loss out of their own pockets. A trucking company recently lost $750,000 in the same manner and scrambled to find help to recover the funds. Once the funds are ...

When discussing Cybersecurity, often a firm executive will say, “Oh, we have an IT person/ department/ firm who handles that, and they’re really good.” Information Technology and Cybersecurity both deal with technology, but they are not the same and require different skill sets to be conducted ...