by Chuck Mackey and Will Hudec What is DMARC? DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is a powerful email authentication protocol designed to protect your email domain from being …
The Uptick in Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Patient Safety
by Will Hudec In recent months, the healthcare sector has witnessed a concerning surge in cyberattacks, particularly ransomware attacks. These malicious acts pose a significant threat to patient care, data …
5 Reasons Resilience Beats Compliance
Cyber-attacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and severity. They’ve increased 38% from 2021 to 2022 and hit an all-time high in Q4 2022 (Check Point Research, 2023). With so many …
Cybersecurity Lessons from Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”
According to legend (or fact, depending on who you believe), Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, writer and strategist that lived in the 5th or 6th century B.C. He is credited as …
I’m Not a Target for Cybercrime. Or Am I?
Are you a target for cybercrime? Spoiler alert: Yes, you are. Regardless of what your business does, what industry it operates in, or what size it is – you ARE …
Fortress Recognized in the Security 100 Category on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List
Cleveland, OH February 14, 2022 — Fortress Security Risk Management, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Fortress to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 …
6 Steps to Cyber Safety: What You Need to Know Now
Cyberthreats are increasing every day and businesses of all sizes and in all industries are constantly at risk of malware infections, insider threats, data breaches and ransomware attacks. To combat …
Cybersecurity Safe Harbor: What You Need to Know
The information provided in this blog post does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general …
Cyber Lessons for Business Leaders: FBI Briefing Top Take-aways
Excerpts from September 14, 2021, FBI Briefing and Panel Discussion. Organizer: Fortress Security Risk Management FBI Representative:Bryan P. Smith: Section Chief, FBI Cyber Criminal Section Full Webinar Replay Link: https://fortresssrm.com/webinar-cybersecurity-lessons-for-business-leaders/ …
Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay? That Is the Question
It’s a big question for businesses hit by a ransomware attack: should we pay the ransom or not? Ransomware is malware that encrypts files on a device, making them inaccessible …
Managed Patching: What Is It and Do You Need It?
Let’s be honest: applying software patches to computers, mobile devices, and servers is a hassle. Patching is something you know you should do but probably don’t because it requires a …
Endpoint Detection & Response Beats Antivirus. But Is It Enough?
Cybercrime used to be a problem only for large businesses, but those days are past. Small- and medium-sized businesses are attractive targets for cybercriminals, with SMBs accounting for 28% of …