IT Security Awareness Training – Soteria: Cyber Security Consultants, Security Assessments, Security Awareness

Free corporate IT security awareness training tips from Soteria’s expert IT security consultants.

IT security awareness training is a cornerstone of every business’ security strategy. By keeping your employees informed of the latest security threats, your staff will be better equipped to mitigate security threats that your business faces. Furthermore, security training is a key component of meeting many regulatory compliance standards. Leverage Soteria’s tips to provide your firm guidance in creating and implementing security awareness training at your business.

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Lexico vs Ransomware

Lexico vs. Ransomware Soteria recently has received urgent incident response requests from clients who had been hit with ryuk, banta, and, phobos ransomware. One of these clients had several systems already in the process of being encrypted when security professionals discovered the outbreak. After initial meetings and contracts were signed, through our Lexico [...]

Soteria2019-08-28T18:25:36+00:00

Social Engineering Awareness
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Social Engineering Awareness

Social Engineering Awareness

@nismoguy1, social engineering is an important security topic that impacts individuals and businesses alike! Before answering your question, it is important to define the term social engineering. A broad definition of “social engineering” is influencing someone to react in a certain way by exploiting one’s interests, habits, etc. In the context of cybersecurity, “social [...]

Soteria2018-09-17T18:47:22+00:00

Phishing Attack Protection
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Phishing Attack Protection

Phishing Attack Protection

@Pwdrkeg, effective and comprehensive phishing attack protection should combine technical solutions with user education. It is important to note that protecting against phishing attacks is a process that must constantly be revisited and adjusted as appropriate. We have outlined four recommendations for a well-rounded approach for effective phishing attack protection. 1.Configure email spam filters [...]

Soteria2017-03-28T20:37:49+00:00

Business Culture and Security
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Business Culture and Security

Business Culture and Security

A paradigm shift is occurring in business. The idea of a corporate culture being defined by its policies and cubicles is being swapped out for more organic and open models that are shaped by a business’ employees — not its rulebook. At Soteria, we have adopted this new business culture wave — and have the Nerf guns, beer fridge, [...]

Soteria2017-03-13T20:55:45+00:00

Startup Security
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Startup Security

Startup Security

Like many businesses, Soteria got its start as a three-man team working out of a spare bedroom in an apartment. Our story isn’t unique; many businesses understand what it is like getting a company off the ground with a skeleton crew. In the early stages of starting a business, it is understandable why businesses [...]

Soteria2017-03-13T20:55:57+00:00

Two-Factor Authentication
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Two-Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication

With news of stolen passwords making headlines on a regular basis, businesses and individuals often ask Soteria’s team what they can do to take control of their security online. In addition to using strong and unique passwords for every application, we recommend setting up two-factor authentication, as it is one of the most simple [...]

Soteria2017-03-13T20:56:11+00:00

Visitor Log Security

Vistor log books are a smart security practice to keep track of visitors as they come and go from your office. Logging visitors is often required by your insurance underwriter as a way to manage your firm’s liability. Compliance standards, such as PCI DDS, also require visitor logging as a way to maintain a paper [...]

Soteria2017-03-13T20:57:10+00:00