You have a backup plan to store your files.. just in case your main device is hacked... You think you are safe.... Yet, now there is another type of attack, a cyber attack, called Samas Ransomware that can and will decimate all of your backup files, so are you truly safe?

 

Data mapping is typically the first step in integration of different data models. The process is used in data warehousing to link data sets according to specific data element definitions. The standards used depend on the domain values of the model used.

Cyber crime is increasing every year, even though very smart tatics are made and applied by businesses. Companies rightfuly apply cyber security tactics in order to protect their employees and data.  But the real question is, are they doing enough?

 

 Scam requests for W-2's

Numerous scams have been happening through emails. The scam consist of requests for W-2 information from individuals. The scam emails are designed to look like they was sent from a CEO or other excuitive member, asking for employees W-2 information.  The FBI and IRS have posted warnings about this criminal activity and have stated the volume of the scam emails have increased drastically. 

 

Already Victimized

These trends are practical things that will help you keep your network safer with improved defense-in-depth.

1. A move from being defensive to a more proactive approach to IT security, for instance application firewalls that actually work and are easy to deploy.
   
   
2. Machine learning that *works* spreads out to legacy endpoint security tools, and is able to do real-time payload analysis to prevent ransomware attacks.
3. You will finally get affordable and smart enough network traffic analysis tools that will show if your network has been penetrated, combined with:
4. Platforms that will show you understandable threat intelligence with analytics and reporting that will dramatically shorten the "dwell time" of hackers in your network.