AISN Joins the Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign

AISN Joins the Cybersecurity Awareness Month

AISN Proudly Participates in Cybersecurity Awareness Month October marks the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA), this campaign emphasizes the theme: “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” It urges individuals and organizations … Read more

The Power of Vulnerability Assessments

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The Power of Vulnerability Assessments In the fast-paced and constantly evolving world of cybersecurity, the age-old adage “prevention is better than cure” holds more truth than ever. With cyber threats advancing alarmingly, organizations must maintain a proactive stance to stay ahead of potential risks. This is where routine vulnerability assessments are essential. Vulnerability assessments play … Read more

7 Cybersecurity Tips for Your Organization

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7 Cybersecurity Tips for Your Organization In the current era of rapid digital advancement, protecting your organization from cyber threats has become increasingly crucial. With the ever-evolving landscape of digital security risks, staying proactive and safeguarding your business’s sensitive data and systems is essential. To aid you in this endeavor, here are seven indispensable cybersecurity … Read more

Maximizing Security: Why Colleges & Universities Should Hire a Managed Security Services Provider

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Maximizing Security: Why Colleges & Universities Should Hire a Managed Security Services Provider Colleges and universities play a vital role in fostering innovation, research, and education. However, they are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals due to their often weak security measures, valuable research data, and personal information. Hiring a managed security services provider (MSSP) can … Read more

Creating a Culture of Security in the Age of AI-Driven Cyber Threats

AI-Driven Cyber Threats

Creating a Culture of Security in the Age of AI-Driven Cyber Threats As cyber threats continue to evolve and artificial intelligence (AI) exponentially increases the sophistication and rate of these attacks, the most common vector of attack becomes the pivotal line of defense – the end user. Businesses are pouring unprecedented resources into their cyber … Read more

The Critical Need for Penetration Tests in the Manufacturing Sector

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The Critical Need for Penetration Tests in the Manufacturing Sector In today’s digital age, manufacturers are critical to the U.S. economy; however, they are increasingly at risk due to their reliance on complex technological systems to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. This digital transformation exposes them to significant cybersecurity threats. One crucial defense mechanism is … Read more

Rising Threat of DDoS Attacks in Healthcare

Rising Threat of DDoS Attacks in Healthcare

Rising Threat of DDoS Attacks in Healthcare The global healthcare IT market is projected to reach $974.5 billion by 2027, highlighting the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Today, much of the healthcare industry’s work is digital,  leveraging technology to execute medical procedures, store electronic medical records (EMR, or patient medical history maintained by a … Read more

Why You Need a Routine Penetration Test

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Why You Need a Routine Penetration Test Ugh. How embarrassing! Let’s say you suddenly found yourself in the position of notifying your partners, clients, and vendors that cyber criminals may now have their data – because YOU failed to protect it. How would you feel? Pretty bad? But wait! There’s more. Your mortification will be … Read more

Healthcare: Phishing, Ransomware & the Quantum Leap

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Healthcare: Phishing, Ransomware & the Quantum Leap In the rapidly evolving arena of healthcare cybersecurity, frontline defenses are continually tested by sophisticated phishing and ransomware attacks. Insights from the 2023 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey, released this month, illuminate this battlefield, revealing that 58.52 percent of healthcare organizations pinpointed email phishing as the initial breach point, … Read more

8 Tips to Help You Guard Against Phishing

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8 Tips to Help You Guard Against Phishing This month’s security awareness tips concern an increasingly common, sophisticated, and dangerous threat: phishing. Phishing is a form of cyberattack whereby the attacker sends fraudulent communications (email, text, phone calls, social media messages, etc.) in an attempt to trick the user into divulging critical personally identifiable information … Read more