Stepping Up Your Cybersecurity with Defense in Depth (DiD)

Lionfish Cyber Security | March 13th 2023 | , ,

Cybersecurity is an essential aspect of any business or organization. As technology evolves, so do the threats that can harm an organization’s operations, data and reputation. One of the most effective ways to defend against these threats is through the Defense in Depth (DiD) approach. DiD is a cybersecurity approach in which multiple defensive methods are layered to protect a business. Since no individual security measure is guaranteed to endure every attack,…

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Defense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker

Lionfish Cyber Security | March 1st 2023 | , ,

Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to bypass security defenses. That’s why it’s essential to think like a hacker and adopt measures to stay ahead of them. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines DiD as “The application of multiple countermeasures in a layered or stepwise manner to achieve security objectives. The methodology involves layering heterogeneous security technologies in…

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3 Technology End-of-Service Myths

Lionfish Cyber Security | January 16th 2023 |

It’s crucial to keep all software and hardware up to date to maintain optimal security. If you don’t, cybercriminals can easily infiltrate your network and the chances for downtime increase significantly. However, many businesses don’t realize that expired software/hardware can actually be one of the most prominent security risks hindering their success. If you are among those who continue to use unsupported software and hardware until it literally doesn’t work anymore, remember…

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CMMC Compliance Requirements

Lionfish Cyber Security | September 4th 2022 |

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework  is now required of organizations who collaborate with the Department of Defense (DoD). Inputs from the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders are included in this recently constructed framework, along with maturity processes and cybersecurity best practices from several cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and other references. In this essay, we’ll define CMMC and discuss effective ways for you to abide with the new…

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Why Smart Businesses Outsource Their IT Needs

Lionfish Cyber Security | June 27th 2022 |

In today’s business world, technology plays a significant role in almost every industry. It has disrupted the way we live, work, interact and collaborate. There are endless ways that technology can benefit businesses like yours. Technology can help you automate processes, connect with new customers and improve communication within your company. Ultimately, technology can help you reach your business goals and be more successful. However, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often have…

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10 Considerations Before Buying an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Security Solution

[email protected] | April 10th 2022 |

An Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system continuously monitors end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats. When investing in this security solution, keep these 10 things in mind: Agent vs Agentless: EDR can be with an agent (software on each endpoint) or agentless. While an agent can capture much more user activity and enables stronger intervention for a compromised endpoint, agentless EDRs are quicker to deploy and great for endpoints…

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5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration

Lionfish Cyber Security | March 15th 2022 |

Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business. The technology landscape is constantly evolving. Organizations must keep up with these developments to avoid being left behind by competitors and customers. This is where tech acceleration can come to the rescue.…

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3 Common Tech Acceleration Mistakes

Lionfish Cyber Security | March 4th 2022 |

As a business executive, you often face the task of keeping up with current technology trends to boost productivity, lower expenses, strengthen your brand value, enable new collaboration and maximize profitability. If you want to use new technology products and solutions to your advantage, follow the path of well-planned smart tech acceleration. While tech acceleration is about fast implementations that fix short-term issues and meet immediate needs, smart tech acceleration focuses on…

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Top Tech Acceleration Technologies for 2022

Lionfish Cyber Security | February 21st 2022 |

Organizations have had to make several overnight adjustments to stay afloat over the last few years. If you’re like most businesses, you may have needed solutions to support remote work and collaboration. But are those tools pointing you in the right direction towards your long-term goals and vision? Two years into the pandemic, many businesses are starting to evaluate whether the technology solutions and products they implemented to help them adapt to…

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Why You Must Comply With Your Cyber Liability Insurance

Lionfish Cyber Security | February 15th 2022 |

If you think that your cyber insurance claim will be cleared with no questions asked, think again. While reviewing your claim, your cyber insurance provider will assess whether you took “due care” to protect your business from being compromised by a cyberattack. While having a cyber liability insurance policy is non-negotiable today, you cannot be fully assured that your insurer will cover any of the costs you incur following a security breach.…

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7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSPs

Lionfish Cyber Security | February 4th 2022 |

Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customer Once you understand the risks of not keeping your technologies up to date with the latest standards, you must do everything possible to refresh…

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Top 4 Tech Trend Predictions for 2022

Lionfish Cyber Security | January 18th 2022 |

Over the last few decades, technology has been a driving force in business transformation and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. The fact that direct digital transformation investments are projected to total $7 trillion between 2020 and 2023 demonstrates this.1 If you want your firm to succeed, you must have the appropriate technologies to help you keep up with the changing business world. In the present scenario, your technology must enable…

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Top 10 Tech and IT Buzzwords for 2022

Lionfish Cyber Security | January 11th 2022 |

Every few years, new technology is built that completely changes our understanding of the world. We must keep up if we don’t want to experience FOMO. And if you don’t keep up with technology, you risk losing out to your competitors. We have curated a list of the top 10 technology and IT buzzwords that are going to be all the rage in the near future, so you know exactly what you…

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How to Prioritize Your Technology Gaps

Lionfish Cyber Security | January 7th 2022 |

Today’s technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start. A technology audit can assist you in better understanding and identifying gaps in your organization’s security, compliance and backup. A thorough technology audit can assist you in answering the following key questions: Is your current IT infrastructure…

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Why You Should Prioritize Your Technology Gaps

Lionfish Cyber Security | January 5th 2022 |

Technology is an unavoidable component of most businesses these days, helping them achieve their goals and vision. However, if you are not cautious, technological flaws could allow cybercriminals to access your network and cause harm to your company. Technology auditing is the solution to this problem. A technology audit can assist you in better understanding and identifying gaps in your organization’s security, compliance and backup postures. But if you don’t have a…

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