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Author Ken Rucci Posted on 02/19/202402/19/2024Categories Uncategorized

Financial Practice Cybersecurity

Why Choose Next Level Management Solutions for Financial Practice Cybersecurity: Financial practices navigating the intricate cyber landscape should consider partnering with Next Level Management Solutions for unparalleled expertise and tailored solutions. With a specialized understanding of financial industry challenges, we offer comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with regulatory requisites. Our proactive defense measures, including ongoing monitoring, training, and risk assessments, keep your practice ahead of emerging threats. Additionally, we provide rigorous compliance assurance, ensuring unwavering adherence to financial industry regulations. By … Continue reading “Financial Practice Cybersecurity”

Author Ken Rucci Posted on 02/19/202402/19/2024Categories Uncategorized

Financial Firm Cybersecurity

Why Choose Next Level Management Solutions for Financial Firm Cybersecurity: Financial firms navigating the intricate cyber landscape should consider partnering with Next Level Management Solutions for unparalleled expertise and tailored solutions. With a specialized understanding of financial industry challenges, we offer comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with regulatory requisites. Our proactive defense measures, including ongoing monitoring, training, and risk assessments, keep your firm ahead of emerging threats. Additionally, we provide rigorous compliance assurance, ensuring unwavering adherence to financial industry regulations. By … Continue reading “Financial Firm Cybersecurity”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 10/10/202310/10/2023Categories Best Practices, Cybersecurity Month, Training

Establishing a Baseline for Cybersecurity

The weakest link in any organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure is often its employees. To address this vulnerability, it is crucial to have a baseline understanding of where employees stand in terms of cybersecurity knowledge. This knowledge forms the foundation upon which effective training and comprehensive protection for the business can be built. Understanding the Baseline A baseline in cybersecurity knowledge refers to the fundamental understanding that employees possess regarding various aspects of cybersecurity. This includes awareness of potential threats, best practices, data … Continue reading “Establishing a Baseline for Cybersecurity”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 08/09/202309/04/2023Categories Best Practices

NIST Password Standards

As most businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and serve their customers, we embrace the convenience of digital tools. It is crucial not to overlook one of the cornerstones of strong cybersecurity, password standards. Using strong passwords to safeguard sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access to your business accounts and data is critical. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides comprehensive guidelines for creating and maintaining strong passwords. Let’s explore these guidelines and understand why they … Continue reading “NIST Password Standards”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 03/03/2023Categories Uncategorized

Mental Health Data for Sale

Mental health is for many reasons, a deeply personal and sensitive topic. It is something that many people are not comfortable discussing with even their closest confidants. Finding a trusted professional to help navigate these waters is invaluable. Online resources that include on-demand options continue to expand. This provides individuals with new ways to access treatment that is life-changing. With the advent of online offerings and the proliferation of digital technology, mental health data is collected in new ways. And … Continue reading “Mental Health Data for Sale”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 11/25/202211/25/2022Categories Uncategorized

Smart Shopper: Black Friday Scams

‘Tis the Season The unofficial official shopping season starts this week, and if there is a sale, there might be a scam close by. As the prices go down, so does our guard. We fear losing out on a deal and can act without thinking. A few quick reminders to stay cyber-safe. Fraudulent Websites Don’t be quick to click when you get that email or text announcing the “biggest savings of the year!”. If you are interested in the promotion that you see, go to … Continue reading “Smart Shopper: Black Friday Scams”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 11/16/202211/16/2022Categories Uncategorized

Social Media Security Reminders

Sloppy social media habits can lead to a compromise that extends beyond an individual’s personal account. Many people don’t realize that their login credentials tie them together with an invisible thread in the dark web. A hacked social account could lead to access to business credentials or more. Hackers 101 Being in IT, you’re familiar with the various ways that hackers work to gain trust. That trust innocently leads to providing information that an individual deems irrelevant, but is not. … Continue reading “Social Media Security Reminders”

Author Ken Rucci Posted on 10/06/2022Categories Cybersecurity Month

What is a botnet?

You may hear the word ‘bot’ used in conversations, especially around cybersecurity. But often we use it without really knowing exactly what it means or how it originated. The PlayersThe term botnet is short for robot network. It describes a network of computers that are infected by malware. This malware is controlled by a single party, known as the bot-herder. And each computer that is under that control is known as a bot. How Does It Work?Every computer on the … Continue reading “What is a botnet?”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 10/02/202210/02/2022Categories Cybersecurity Month

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month

What’s the first thing you think about when you feel that first chilly breeze of Fall? Is it cozy sweaters? Is it football? Is it pumpkin spiced lattes? Well, I can tell you what it should be: cybersecurity! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we are celebrating it in style! Get ready for 31 days of tips, tricks, and strategies for keeping you and your business cyber-safe! The best cybersecurity plans go 24/7, 365 days a year, but that doesn’t … Continue reading “It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month”

Author nxlmanagement Posted on 09/30/202209/30/2022Categories Social Engineering

Social Engineering In Action

Is social engineering that effective? Ask an Uber or Rockstar Games employee that question and you’ll likely hear a resounding yes. This effective mode of duping people within a targeted group or business was the method that one hacker used to hit both companies with a breach. Just how effective is it? In 2021, the FBI received 323,972 complaints of social engineering attacks. And there are many more that go unreported. What Happened A teenage hacker known as TeaPot claimed ownership of these attacks. The Uber network was accessed … Continue reading “Social Engineering In Action”