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How to Protect Yourself on Social Media

How to Protect Yourself on Social Media

Cybersecurity is a modern-day issue that touches on any business or individual with a web presence. Cybercriminals hack into sensitive information for malicious intent and financial gain. Most cyber criminals have realized the opportunities that are presented with the fame and prevalence of social media. With multiple cyber risks lurking across social media platforms, it is important to consider how you can prevent yourself from becoming a victim by adopting a number of security practices.

What to Do After a Data Breach

What to Do After a Data Breach

Cybersecurity practices are essential for businesses, but when these measures fall short, a lot is at stake. Cyberattacks and successful hacking attempts can jeopardize sensitive information as well as consumer trust. Should a data breach occur, businesses should be responsive and adhere to the following guidelines to minimize damages.

How to Avoid Phishing Scams

How to Avoid Phishing Scams

Getting conned into sharing your private information, from passwords to credit card numbers, is frustrating and exhausting. To avoid falling prey to a phishing scam, it is important that you are able to identify key characteristics of phishing scams so you can protect yourself. It is also crucial that you adopt smart security practices to better protect your online accounts and private information from scammers.

How Cybersecurity Has Evolved

How Cybersecurity Has Evolved

At one time, cybersecurity was a very simple issue for businesses. They needed antivirus software and didn't need to worry about all the different schemes that go on now. Since the advent of broadband, the rise of the cybercriminal has played an increasingly more...

Why Businesses Need to Invest in Cybersecurity

Why Businesses Need to Invest in Cybersecurity

For businesses, the digital age, mediated by internet connectivity, is a valuable advantage that facilitates productivity and profitability. Digitization of business's operations, however, comes with major downfalls; one of which is the increasing trend of cyber...

What You Can and Cannot Take on a Plane

What You Can and Cannot Take on a Plane

There are several security measures at the airport, both seen and unseen, that are put into place to ensure a safe and secure experience for passengers. All carry-on and checked bags are scanned for explosives, as well as illicit or dangerous items. Travelers will...

The Real ID Act: What You Need to Know

The Real ID Act: What You Need to Know

Travel will be changing for millions of citizens who reside in the United States next year. Starting in October 2020, all individuals who will be flying domestically will need to have a REAL ID in their possession to pass through security checkpoints at airports. This...

The Importance of Airport Ramp Safety and Security

The Importance of Airport Ramp Safety and Security

When discussing safety and security of airport operations, many people think of the security procedures put in place inside of airports for the thousands of passengers that travel daily. While airport security checkpoints remain a significant and vital operation of...

Why Blockchain is Moving into the Aviation Industry

Why Blockchain is Moving into the Aviation Industry

Cybersecurity attacks and data breaches continue to affect industries around the world. Organizations are tirelessly working to develop strategic plans that provide more efficient and secure systems for managing data. Increasingly, blockchain technology is being...