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August Newsletter
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Your Biggest Security Risk May Be a Well-Meaning Employee |
When most businesses think about cybersecurity, their minds usually go straight to firewalls, antivirus, software patches, or ransomware. Those absolutely matter, but many business owners overlook one of the most common entry points for security problems: their own people. Employees keep businesses running, but they can also unintentionally create vulnerabilities through phishing clicks, social engineering, password reuse, wire fraud mistakes, or simple oversharing. That is not because they are careless. More often, they are busy, distracted, or trying to solve problems quickly. Attackers understand this better than most businesses do. In many cases, it is easier to trick a person than it is to break through hardened technical defenses. |
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Bad Processes Can Cost You Just as Much as Bad Technology |
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When businesses run into serious problems, technology often gets blamed first. Sometimes that makes sense, but many operational headaches have less to do with technology itself and more to do with weak or outdated internal processes. Poor procedures create vulnerabilities everywhere. This applies to IT, accounting, payroll, approvals, vendor management, customer service, and nearly every operational corner of a business. Funny enough, many organizations will spend heavily securing their networks while leaving financial approvals or internal controls surprisingly loose. That creates unnecessary risk. Learn More about Costs of Bad Processes » |
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Human Vulnerability Does Not Start and Stop at the Keyboard |
When businesses talk about human vulnerability, the conversation usually focuses on phishing emails, passwords, or digital security habits. That matters, but human vulnerability stretches much further than inboxes and login screens. Sometimes the bigger issue involves physical access, weak oversight, and preventable blind spots inside your own building. Who has keys? Who has badge access? Who still has entry after leaving the company? Who can enter restricted spaces? Who monitors sensitive inventory? Who reviews security footage when something feels off? |
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