Cyber Security

Cyber Security Awareness Month: How PGH Networks Keeps You Protected

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, an essential time to reflect on how we manage our digital security in an ever-evolving technological landscape. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, it’s more important than ever to ensure that you and your business are protected. At PGH Networks, we are committed to providing robust cybersecurity solutions […]

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Businesses: A Managed IT Services Approach

In today’s digital age, small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cyber threats. With the growing number of online transactions and the dependence on technology, it’s crucial for small businesses to prioritize cybersecurity. A proactive approach, such as implementing Managed IT Services, can significantly enhance the security posture of your business. Let’s explore essential cybersecurity

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Email Remains The Top Entry Point For Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals are becoming more active across a variety of platforms, increasing in complexity and frequency. Email is still the most popular target for cybercriminals, with malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks being the three most common types of cyber attacks. Email is where about 50% of malware begins, leading to devastating results. What is the Current

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Cybersecurity Myths And Misconceptions That Put You At Risk

If you aren’t taking active cybersecurity precautions, then it’s time to start! Unfortunately, cybersecurity myths and misconceptions are everywhere, and they may be making you feel more secure than you are. We think it’s best to cut through the noise. Let’s take a look at some of the most common cybersecurity myths. 10 cybersecurity Myths

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Criminals Using Cloud Computing Here’s How To Prevent Them

The cloud is incredibly useful, so it’s no wonder criminals are using cloud computing to make their operations more efficient. Unfortunately, this means we’re all at risk. Cloud computing is just too important to stop using though, so how can you prevent the criminals and protect yourself with cloud computing data security? Why are Criminals

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Top Data & Cybersecurity Breaches in 2021

Exploring The Top Data & Cybersecurity Breaches Of 2021 with PGH Networks This past year has seen a continuance in the trends towards digital life that began last year. In 2021, life continues to grow more and more virtual. Work-from-home and digital meetings have become entrenched in the daily working lives of many — if

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What is a VPN and Why You May Need One

What is a VPN Why You May Need One A VPN is an encrypted connection that safeguards your devices and personal data from network threats. This FCC recommended tool is one of the best options out there to up your web security. What Does VPN Stand For? VPN stands for virtual private network, and the

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Business Cyber Security Basics and Foundations

Jeramy Kopacko, security consultant and solutions architect at Sophos, weighs in on Center for Internet Security controls that are crucial components to an effective cyber security strategy. This post is in follow-up to Jeramy’s March guest post on Proactive Cyber Security Measures. We just witnessed the first major attack on our infrastructures when Colonial Pipeline

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SURPRISE BONUS EPISODE! Lunchbox Leaders: The Business Impact of Cybersecurity in the Age of COVID Recap

Cybersecurity in the Age of COVID During the surprise bonus episode of our webinar series, The Lunchbox Leaders, we heard from Brian Dykstra, the President and CEO of Atlantic Data Forensics, a cybersecurity company specializing in investigations, computer forensics, incident response, network, and wireless security testing, and information security. As an expert in the

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How to Stay Safe on Public WI-FI

Public Places with Free WI-FI In our ever increasingly digital world, where we live more and more of our lives online, our need to connect to the internet is greater than ever before. Whether we’re scrolling through social media, shopping online, checking our bank accounts, or even simply looking at our email, wherever we go,

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