(Updated January 20, 2020) We continue to witness the devastating impact of ransomware, crypto attacks, and other forms of cyber attacks on our customers. The recovery cost and frequency of attacks are increasing at alarming rates. The average cost for a small or midsize business (SMB) to fully recovery from a cyber attack has increased […]
In a recently published report, one of Forrester Research’s five key cloud predictions is that cloud management providers will tackle cloud security. With the Capital One breach, the first major breach in a public cloud, the industry has a new focus on security and public cloud services. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are more likely […]
Like any hardware, Chrome devices have a useful life. Per Google’s policies: Every Chrome device receives regular updates from Google until it reaches its Auto Update Expiration (“AUE”) date, subject to support from component manufacturers. When a device reaches AUE, automatic software updates from Google will no longer be provided. Chrome devices that have not […]
According to a recent survey* of IT service providers, ransomware attack downtime costs 23 times more than requested ransom. The average ransom for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) victims jumped 37% to $5,900 from 2018 to 2019. And lastly, the average cost of ransomware downtime jumped from $46,800 to $141,000, an increase of more than […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-11-04 09:00:472025-10-01 09:04:04Cyber Protection: Time for New Best Practices to Safeguard Your Business in the Digital Age
If you’re debating between cyber insurance and breach response, you should consider getting both to be fully protected. For example, cyber liability insurance covers monetary losses as well as legal protection in the event of a breach. A data breach response plan, on the other hand, will provide you with immediate resources to combat the […]
The tag line of a recent ZDNet article says it all: Tech leaders have to support how their business generates revenues and profits if they are to be taken seriously. As reported in the article, KMPG reports that 76% of CEOs want their technology projects to “make” rather than “save” money. And while this data […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-10-31 09:15:392019-10-31 09:15:39Tech Leadership: Focus on Business Success
We have seen the issue ourselves: A malware attack crosses the bridge from your network PCs to the controllers in your industrial machines. Your shop floor comes to a halt until you can recover. The effort is painful as you deal with embedded and stand-aside controllers running out-dated versions of Windows, limited network options, and […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-10-30 11:51:162025-10-09 13:56:45Manufacturers Beware: Attacks on Industrial Equipment are on the Rise
Several weeks ago, in a town not far from our headquarters, a massive fire destroyed a building housing six small businesses. Our local business journal followed up a few weeks after the disaster with a poll asking business owners how prepared they are for a major disaster. Fewer than 50% of responding business owners feel […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-10-08 10:40:082019-10-08 10:40:08Risk and Reward – Protecting the Value of Your Business
In multiple blog posts over the past 2+ years, we have covered the changing and growing nature of threats to your organization, systems, and people. G Suite security offers advanced measures to protect user data, including encryption, 2-step verification, phishing protection, and admin controls. For us the answer is Security CPR® … Communicate and Educate; […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-05-23 10:00:392025-09-30 11:08:17G Suite Security: Advanced Security for Modern Threats
In December 2018, Google announced that the consumer version of Google+ is shutting down in April 2019. As the usage lines between the consumer and business versions of Google+ have often been blurry, we want to clear up some of the confusion following the notices you may be getting from Google. What is happening? The […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-01-31 12:46:062019-01-31 12:46:06Google+ Changes: What you need to know
Anytime a vendor critical to your business changes their product and pricing, it is tempting to reassess. We may see the world differently than other IT providers, but we, the team at Cumulus Global, strongly agree. Now is a good time to examine your cloud services, as part of your full IT ecosystem, and determine […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-01-19 11:26:582019-01-19 11:26:58G Suite Price Hike: Your Next Steps
To help manage the impact of the pricing increase, we are able to offer renewal and upgrade discounts based on your current licensing. Converting from Monthly/Flex to Annual locks in the current pricing for a year. Upgrading your G Suite Version provides you a discount off the current upgrade pricing for 12 to 24 months. Convert […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2019-01-19 11:16:462019-01-19 11:16:46Managing the Impact of the G Suite Price Increase
As you are likely aware, Google announced a 20% price increase for G Suite Basic and G Suite Business Editions, along with a discontinuation of the discounted pricing for G Suite Basic when prepaid annually. The Basics Effective April 2, 2019, the pricing for G Suite Business and G Suite Basic will increase as noted […]
As we close out 2018, we reflect on a year that has been a bit of a wild ride. For our customers, we clearly are leaving a period of sustained growth into more uncertain economic times. At the macro level, the economy shows competing signs of growth and contraction. Our political climate is less certain […]
This post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge: Drive-by downloads are exploit kits that download invisibly from infected websites. These websites may be malicious sites built for malware distribution or trusted sites infected by hackers. Many of these attacks take advantage of weaknesses in popular software and tools, including video players, Java, and […]
This post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge: Cyber criminals prefer Phishing attacks. Phishing and Spear Phishing remain the primary vector for Malware attacks. Hackers evenly distribute attacks between two variants: Malicious Email Attachment (39.9%) and Malicious Link (37.4%). Leveraging human nature, phishing attacks look and feel like legitimate emails. Recipient often miss […]
What is a brute-force attack? A brute-force attack is a method used by cybercriminals to crack passwords or encryption by trying all possible combinations of characters until the correct one is found. It involves using automated software that systematically tries different combinations of characters until the password or encryption key is discovered. Brute-force attacks can […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2018-12-13 08:00:252023-03-28 19:45:01Brute Force Attacks: What are They and How to Protect Against Them
What is a Distributed Denial of Service Attack? A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted website, server, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources. An example of a distributed denial of service attack One well-known example […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2018-12-06 08:00:152023-04-25 19:17:25Distributed Denial of Service Attacks and How to Prevent Them
This post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge of Hostile Network Probes and Scans: Hostile network probes and scans check your network devices and systems for security holes. Hackers and bots scan specific IP address for open and unsecured ports. While most scans come from the outside, hackers use malware to infect systems […]
Protecting your network, systems, apps, data, and people is no easy task as the scope and variety of attacks continues to multiply. You want and need to protection, but must make smart buying and decisions. Too little or too much means higher risk or unnecessary cost. We see your business as a target not because […]
Customer Notice: Email Advanced Threat Protection
/in General, News(Updated January 20, 2020) We continue to witness the devastating impact of ransomware, crypto attacks, and other forms of cyber attacks on our customers. The recovery cost and frequency of attacks are increasing at alarming rates. The average cost for a small or midsize business (SMB) to fully recovery from a cyber attack has increased […]
Managed Cloud Security: 7 Ways to Keep Your Cloud Environment Safe
/in GeneralIn a recently published report, one of Forrester Research’s five key cloud predictions is that cloud management providers will tackle cloud security. With the Capital One breach, the first major breach in a public cloud, the industry has a new focus on security and public cloud services. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are more likely […]
Chrome Device Lifecycle Update
/in GeneralLike any hardware, Chrome devices have a useful life. Per Google’s policies: Every Chrome device receives regular updates from Google until it reaches its Auto Update Expiration (“AUE”) date, subject to support from component manufacturers. When a device reaches AUE, automatic software updates from Google will no longer be provided. Chrome devices that have not […]
Cyber Protection: Time for New Best Practices to Safeguard Your Business in the Digital Age
/in GeneralAccording to a recent survey* of IT service providers, ransomware attack downtime costs 23 times more than requested ransom. The average ransom for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) victims jumped 37% to $5,900 from 2018 to 2019. And lastly, the average cost of ransomware downtime jumped from $46,800 to $141,000, an increase of more than […]
Cyber Insurance vs. Breach Response: Why Not Both?
/in GeneralIf you’re debating between cyber insurance and breach response, you should consider getting both to be fully protected. For example, cyber liability insurance covers monetary losses as well as legal protection in the event of a breach. A data breach response plan, on the other hand, will provide you with immediate resources to combat the […]
Tech Leadership: Focus on Business Success
/in GeneralThe tag line of a recent ZDNet article says it all: Tech leaders have to support how their business generates revenues and profits if they are to be taken seriously. As reported in the article, KMPG reports that 76% of CEOs want their technology projects to “make” rather than “save” money. And while this data […]
Manufacturers Beware: Attacks on Industrial Equipment are on the Rise
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralWe have seen the issue ourselves: A malware attack crosses the bridge from your network PCs to the controllers in your industrial machines. Your shop floor comes to a halt until you can recover. The effort is painful as you deal with embedded and stand-aside controllers running out-dated versions of Windows, limited network options, and […]
Risk and Reward – Protecting the Value of Your Business
/in GeneralSeveral weeks ago, in a town not far from our headquarters, a massive fire destroyed a building housing six small businesses. Our local business journal followed up a few weeks after the disaster with a poll asking business owners how prepared they are for a major disaster. Fewer than 50% of responding business owners feel […]
G Suite Security: Advanced Security for Modern Threats
/in GeneralIn multiple blog posts over the past 2+ years, we have covered the changing and growing nature of threats to your organization, systems, and people. G Suite security offers advanced measures to protect user data, including encryption, 2-step verification, phishing protection, and admin controls. For us the answer is Security CPR® … Communicate and Educate; […]
Google+ Changes: What you need to know
/in Education, GeneralIn December 2018, Google announced that the consumer version of Google+ is shutting down in April 2019. As the usage lines between the consumer and business versions of Google+ have often been blurry, we want to clear up some of the confusion following the notices you may be getting from Google. What is happening? The […]
G Suite Price Hike: Your Next Steps
/in GeneralAnytime a vendor critical to your business changes their product and pricing, it is tempting to reassess. We may see the world differently than other IT providers, but we, the team at Cumulus Global, strongly agree. Now is a good time to examine your cloud services, as part of your full IT ecosystem, and determine […]
Managing the Impact of the G Suite Price Increase
/in GeneralTo help manage the impact of the pricing increase, we are able to offer renewal and upgrade discounts based on your current licensing. Converting from Monthly/Flex to Annual locks in the current pricing for a year. Upgrading your G Suite Version provides you a discount off the current upgrade pricing for 12 to 24 months. Convert […]
G Suite Price Increase
/in GeneralAs you are likely aware, Google announced a 20% price increase for G Suite Basic and G Suite Business Editions, along with a discontinuation of the discounted pricing for G Suite Basic when prepaid annually. The Basics Effective April 2, 2019, the pricing for G Suite Business and G Suite Basic will increase as noted […]
For 2019: Focus on Outcomes
/in Education, GeneralAs we close out 2018, we reflect on a year that has been a bit of a wild ride. For our customers, we clearly are leaving a period of sustained growth into more uncertain economic times. At the macro level, the economy shows competing signs of growth and contraction. Our political climate is less certain […]
Drive-by Downloads
/in Education, GeneralThis post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge: Drive-by downloads are exploit kits that download invisibly from infected websites. These websites may be malicious sites built for malware distribution or trusted sites infected by hackers. Many of these attacks take advantage of weaknesses in popular software and tools, including video players, Java, and […]
Phishing and Spear Phishing
/in Education, GeneralThis post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge: Cyber criminals prefer Phishing attacks. Phishing and Spear Phishing remain the primary vector for Malware attacks. Hackers evenly distribute attacks between two variants: Malicious Email Attachment (39.9%) and Malicious Link (37.4%). Leveraging human nature, phishing attacks look and feel like legitimate emails. Recipient often miss […]
Brute Force Attacks: What are They and How to Protect Against Them
/in Education, GeneralWhat is a brute-force attack? A brute-force attack is a method used by cybercriminals to crack passwords or encryption by trying all possible combinations of characters until the correct one is found. It involves using automated software that systematically tries different combinations of characters until the password or encryption key is discovered. Brute-force attacks can […]
Distributed Denial of Service Attacks and How to Prevent Them
/in Education, GeneralWhat is a Distributed Denial of Service Attack? A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted website, server, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources. An example of a distributed denial of service attack One well-known example […]
What are Hostile Network Probes and Scans
/in Education, GeneralThis post is part of our Cyber Threat Series. The Challenge of Hostile Network Probes and Scans: Hostile network probes and scans check your network devices and systems for security holes. Hackers and bots scan specific IP address for open and unsecured ports. While most scans come from the outside, hackers use malware to infect systems […]
Cyber Threat Series Overview
/in Education, GeneralProtecting your network, systems, apps, data, and people is no easy task as the scope and variety of attacks continues to multiply. You want and need to protection, but must make smart buying and decisions. Too little or too much means higher risk or unnecessary cost. We see your business as a target not because […]