Rosemarie O'Connor, Author at Iron Range Cyber

Patch Management Best Practices

What is patch management? Patch management is the process of keeping applications and software on your network devices adequately updated with the latest patches.

What is a Cyber Security Consultant?

Over the past five to ten years, the cybersecurity landscape of modern business has dramatically changed. With cyber threats becoming more and more sophisticated each day, business leaders are focused on protecting their organizations from becoming one of the businesses that will be targeted by cybercriminals.

Secure Data Recovery: A Brief Guide

In today’s technology-dependant business, data plays a fundamental role in supporting business continuity, enabling seamless interconnectedness of a global or remote workforce, and supporting communication with customers.

Basics of Healthcare Security

Healthcare cybersecurity is a subset of cybersecurity that targets protecting sensitive healthcare information through modernized cybersecurity strategies. Healthcare cybersecurity applies to (but is not limited to) the protection of patient personal health information, medical records, medical devices, patient data, the information security infrastructure of healthcare facilities, and healthcare-related IoT.

Types of Cyber Threats

Did you know that in 2018 there were 80,000 recorded cyberattacks per day, with over 21 million attacks on record? And unfortunately, this rise in cyber attacks is still a major concern today, where cyber attacks are projected to reach an estimated $6 trillion dollar price tag by the close of 2021. And what are organizations… Continue reading Types of Cyber Threats

What is malware?

What Is Malware? Malware is the collective term for a variety of malicious software programs including viruses, spyware, and ransomware. Malware, or malicious software, is made of code developed by cybercriminals that is designed to inflict damage on your company’s network and gain unauthorized access to your sensitive data. Malware is most commonly transmitted by… Continue reading What is malware?

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Compliance: A Brief Guide

Ensuring your organization is fully compliant with NIST requirements is critical for your business success in federal contracts. NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a non-regulatory government agency that develops technology, metrics, and standards. NIST produces cybersecurity standards and guidelines to help federal agencies meet federal information security requirements.

How to Build a Small Business Cybersecurity Program

How to Build a Small Business Cybersecurity Program Cybercriminals prey on companies of all sizes and all verticals. According to a survey conducted by the Better Business Bureau, cyberattacks have affected 22% of small businesses. These cybercriminals use phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and other scams to gain access to sensitive data. Small business… Continue reading How to Build a Small Business Cybersecurity Program

Cyber Resilience in the Age of Disruption

2021 has been replete with large-scale ransomware attacks. First there was the attack on the Colonial Gas Pipeline, then another attack against the nation’s meat producers. Ransomware is quickly spiraling out of control and putting on full display how unprepared many critical sectors of the economy are for both basic and advanced cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Cyber Resilience in the Age of Disruption