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Week 4 - The Importance of Software Updates Did You Know...The total number of software vulnerabilities grew by 61% year-over-year in 2024, and critical vulnerabilities increased by 37.1%. Software updates are essential for maintaining the security and performance of your devices and applications. They can protect you from cyber [...]

Week 3 - Enabling Multifactor Authentication Did You Know... The use of MFA on your accounts makes you 99% less likely to be hacked (CISA) Multifactor authentication (MFA) can make you much more secure. Taking the extra step beyond just a password can protect your business, online purchases, bank [...]

Week 2 - Creating Strong Passwords 🦾 Did You Know... Nearly half (46%) of people had a password stolen in 2024. (Forbes Advisor) According to more than a third (35%) of people who were hacked, weak passwords were to blame. (Forbes Advisor) It’s estimated that more than 24 billion credentials are exposed each year in [...]

Week 1 - Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams ✅ 1. Verify Communications Always Be Skeptical: Treat unsolicited emails, messages, and phone calls with caution, especially those with a sense of urgency or requesting personal information.  Check Sender Details: Look for mismatched sender names and addresses, or an incorrect "From" address, as [...]

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  The CISA has dubbed this year's theme, Building a Cyber Strong America, highlighting the need to strengthen the country's infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring resilience and security.  Every week throughout the month, we will provide free videos, resources, tools and more to help you [...]

Protecting your business’s digital assets is one of your biggest priorities, meaning you often have to ask yourself tough questions about the best way to keep things secure. Making the right choices becomes even more of a challenge when you aren’t a tech guru and only have a basic [...]

What would you do if your customers’ sensitive information fell into the wrong hands? The recent Freedman HealthCare health data hack proves that digital breaches have become alarmingly common, impacting establishments of all sizes. Learn more about it here. Inside World Leaks: The Cybercriminals Behind Major Data Breaches World [...]

How does your business control access to sensitive online networks and tools? Are you still relying on usernames and password combinations? If so, you’re putting sensitive data at risk. Cybercriminals don’t need to get their hands on a password to get into your systems and wreak havoc. They have [...]

Did You Know...BMT has added office security systems to our portfolio of services. Your leader in data and information protection now delivers best-in-class physical security and monitoring for your small business. Let us protect your business from every angle. Comprehensive Security Solutions = Physical + Data Protection BMT delivers [...]

Few innovations have had a more significant impact on how companies operate, grow, and adapt than cloud computing. Once a cutting-edge luxury, cloud scalability is now a must-have for any company trying to remain competitive. What Is Cloud Computing Scalability? At its core, cloud computing scalability means your cloud [...]

New research from cybersecurity firm Cofense serves as a serious wake-up call for businesses: AI-powered phishing attacks are not only becoming more frequent, but they’re also far more convincing and effective than ever before. These aren’t the typical scam emails riddled with obvious red flags, [...]

Multiple surveys in recent times have revealed a sobering conclusion: Many business owners think cybersecurity is their IT department’s concern, not theirs. What about you? Do you view cybersecurity awareness as a company-wide responsibility or not? In reality, secure operations require a collective effort. Everyone must be alert to [...]