Email hacking is one of the most common forms of cyber-attacks today. It takes place every day and throughout the world. You may be familiar with the email attack that occurred in 2016 during the Presidential Election. John Podesta fell for a phishing attack, which led to the release of a decade’s worth… [Read More]

by Ganesh Umapathy, SonicWall The world of cybersecurity is dominated by headlines of malware, ransomware, data breaches, app vulnerabilities, IoT threats and botnet attacks. But phishing has been a serious threat since the early 2000s and is widely regarded as the most common attack vector for cybercriminals. Due to the increasing complexity of phishing scams, knowing… [Read More]

What is Business Software Development? It is what drives the world, especially the business world. Business software development provides businesses a way to operate, the way they operate. Each business has its own uniquely specific set of business processes, and software is what drives programs towards these goals. Yes, there are pre-built business software applications… [Read More]

ACCi’s Cyber Security Advisors are immersed in the world of cyber security and IT solutions every day.  We stay one step ahead by constantly sifting thru the latest advisories, security breaches, and legislative updates.  The information we collect is then interpreted and studied to give you useful insight, guidance, and counsel that is relevant to… [Read More]

They’ve hit the jackpot if you use the same password for all your accounts. This is because once they know your password, they will be able to access every single online account of yours and make your life miserable. You should always use long passwords (at least 10 characters) which are a combination of various… [Read More]

  There is something to be said for complex equations like the general theory of relativity or the Euler’s equation. Einstein’s theory of relativity helps us understand gravity and its impact on the warping of the fabric we know as space and time. But is this really the level of complexity you need to support… [Read More]

Is my network secure? As a business owner, this is a question you should always be asking yourself. You rely on your Managed Service Provider to not only keep your businesses’ network running at peak performance, but also to ensure that your data is safe. The problem is that Information Technology is a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape; and… [Read More]

IT Security: Firewalls, Active Directory Control, and Admin Level Privileges Firewalls may be “king” when it comes to establishing a good perimeter defense, but Your Active Directory server is the heart and soul of your networking system. The Active Directory server acts as a centralized management point for a vast number of system controls. Some… [Read More]

Breaking down data and departmental silos has a financial upside. Most network and security teams report close collaboration. The report authors looked at the connection between collaboration and the cost of the worst data breaches. Companies that had very or extremely strong collaboration between security and networking teams or endpoint management and networking teams showed… [Read More]

If you’re an employee, you are on the front lines of information security. Your company may have comprehensive cybersecurity policies for you and coworkers to follow. But even with these protections, it’s important to stay on guard to help assure your company’s data and network are safe and secure. Does it make a difference if… [Read More]