Security Practices
The Hidden Risks of Using Public AI Chatbots for Sensitive Client Data
Article summary: Public AI chatbots can make everyday work faster, but they can also create security and privacy risks when employees enter sensitive business or client information. Clear policies, approved AI tools, and employee training can help businesses take advantage of AI without putting confidential data at unnecessary risk. An employee is running behind on…
Read MoreOptimizing Remote Access: How to Securely Manage VPNs for WFH Employees
Article summary: Remote work makes secure access to business systems more important than ever. Keeping VPNs patched, requiring multi-factor authentication, and limiting what users can access can reduce the risk of stolen credentials and vulnerable remote access tools. For some businesses, it may also be worth considering whether a traditional VPN is still the best…
Read MoreWhy Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Treat Cybersecurity as Optional
Article summary: Small businesses face many of the same cyber threats as larger organizations, often with fewer resources to detect and respond to them. Effective cybersecurity relies on layers of protection, including strong access controls, regular patching, reliable backups, monitoring, and employee training. Investing in these safeguards now can reduce the risk, disruption, and financial…
Read MoreThe Quiet Way Hackers Are Getting Into Business Inboxes
Article summary: Business email security threats have shifted toward polished, AI-written messages that mimic a real vendor or executive closely enough to fool a careful employee. Layered email protection, not just spam filtering, is what actually catches these messages before they reach an inbox. An invoice arrives from a vendor your business has worked with…
Read MoreWarning: Don’t fall for fake CAPTCHAs
Most people don’t think twice about CAPTCHAs.
And that’s being exploited.
There’s a new twist on something you see every day. It’s catching people out in a way that only shows up later…
Revoking Hidden OAuth & Mobile App Access After an Employee Leaves
Article summary: Disabling an employee’s account is not the same as revoking their access. OAuth tokens and mobile app sessions can persist long after a user account is closed, giving former employees a silent path back into company data. OAuth access revocation during offboarding requires a separate, deliberate step that most businesses skip entirely. Employee…
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