Category: Security

How can Catalyst IT Management bring you peace of mind? A companies’ network is critical for efficient operation of a business on a daily basis. As Catalyst IT brings new businesses on line, that is the one statement we hear from nearly all of them. Jim Dunham & Associates, a commercial real estate company in […]

It’s been in the news; another location has been hacked. Many companies now are asking the question, “Is my business too small to be hacked?” Put this in the back of your mind, if your business has an internet connection then you’re a prime target to be hacked.   The most recent happened last week […]

Solarwinds, one of the most widely used tools for network monitoring on federal and corporate networks is in the news. Reports have surfaced that there was a massive cybersecurity attack and this attack has large scale ramifications for many businesses and government entities. Due to the potential far-reaching seriousness of this issue, and the emergency […]

According to an article in Cybint, the cybersecurity industry is rapidly growing on a daily basis. The continual bombardment of cyber-attacks in the IT industry is an ongoing problem and the IT industry has a long way to go to catch up with curtailing these threats. The following are fifteen Cyber Security Facts and Stats […]

What do kids, pets, birth dates have in common? They are often used as parts of a password, generally a combination of both. While these are easy to remember, they are not secure. The most secure passwords are 12-32 characters long, randomly generated letters and numbers with special characters thrown in. But who can remember […]

Protecting information has become harder than ever. Systematic and sophisticated attempts to gain access to personal and business information has become more prevalent than ever. Network infections can spread through these compromised accounts. Through brute force attacks or phishing, these criminals attack people and businesses worldwide.    Identifying Suspicious Activity If you fall victim, you may not even realize your […]

Among the growing health concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing growing danger in the IT Security Space – phishing attacks. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of current situation and are looking to exploit the public’s fears, as well as a growing remote workforce. What is Phishing? Phishing is an attack method used by […]

Cyber Security may be thought of something that is a concern of massive corporations – not something a smaller company should care or learn about. However, in an age where our businesses are increasingly dependent upon technology and the internet, IT Security is something that everyone should be conscious of and a part of their […]