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Ransomware attacks are a major IT security concern impacting a wide range of industries. Unfortunately, one of the most high-profile ransomware attacks occurred a couple of weeks ago against Colonial Pipeline, which accounts for almost half of the fuel along the east coast of the United States.

Ransomware attacks continue to pose significant risks against all types of businesses. These cybercriminals use a variety of methods to trick unsuspecting employees into downloading ransomware and encrypting valuable information. Understanding how to stay proactive against these threats is essential in keeping your business safe.

Ubiquiti is one of the leading vendors of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on the cloud. Unfortunately, Ubiquiti was the victim of a data breach that exposed confidential information from customer accounts. A whistleblower within the company accuses Ubiquiti of massively downplaying the incident to reduce the hit to their stock price.

Over 30,000 organizations across the United States are the victim of a hacking scheme involving a state-sponsored group from China. This aggressive espionage group focused on taking advantage of four zero-day vulnerabilities to exploit within Microsoft Exchange Server.

We are pleased to announce that Tanner Lashinsky will be joining the NAC Team as a Solutions Architect III.

He will play an active role in our technical efforts as we continue to build and improve upon our client infrastructure and help develop solutions from a technical perspective.

Looking at ways to harden your server infrastructure is critical due to the ever-growing number of cyber attacks in the workplace. Taking these proactive measures can significantly reduce downtime and help prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands.

Cyber threats are an all too common challenge for businesses of any size. A cybersecurity incident can happen to your company in many different ways, such as phishing scams, ransomware, malware, or software vulnerabilities. One way to stay proactive against these evolving threats is to conduct a cybersecurity assessment for your business.

Cloud computing continues to play an increasing role in today's work environment. The advantages of the cloud are wide-ranging, such as improving scalability, reducing costs, and making it easy for employees to work from home. Despite these benefits, many companies are switching to on-premise solutions in the workplace.

A survey by Paychex recently found that 68 percent of small business leaders remain unworried about their digital security. If you need proof, you can just look at the passwords they and their employees use. According to SecureAuth, a staggering 81 percent of Americans use the same passwords for multiple accounts, the majority of which are unimaginative old standbys like “1234567,” “qwerty,” and “password.

The number of people working from home continues to surge due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Providing employees with the necessary tools to work from home is essential in maintaining productivity during these uncertain times. Network Access can play a key role in helping employees to work from home without jeopardizing data security.