Author: Daniel Metcalf

Cyber Security Myth #5: Cybersecurity is solely up to the IT department/MSP

Cyber Security Myth #5: Cybersecurity is solely up to the IT department/MSP

While it’s true that IT and technical teams play a crucial role in protecting digital assets and data, the reality is that cybersecurity requires a company-wide effort. Relying entirely on the IT staff is a risky approach that is likely to fail over the long-term.

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Cyber Security Myth #4: Cyberattacks only come from outside the company

Cyber Security Myth #4: Cyberattacks only come from outside the company

Many people assume that cyberattacks against a company can only originate from outside the organization. This is a common myth – the idea that threats exist out there in the nebulous “cyberspace”, but that a company’s own employees could not present a serious cybersecurity risk.

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Cyber Security Myth #3: Using the cloud to store data protects me

Cyber Security Myth #3: Using the cloud to store data protects me

It’s a common misconception that storing data in the cloud automatically protects it from cyber threats. Many people assume that by using cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or iCloud, their data is somehow safer than if stored locally on their computer or phone.

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Cyber Security Myth #2: Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and basic antivirus is enough

Cyber Security Myth #2: Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and basic antivirus is enough

Recent statistics show that a business falls victim to a ransomware attack every 14 seconds. Individuals and families aren’t immune either, with identity theft impacting more than 14 million Americans each year.

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