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AI, Social Media, & Cybersecurity

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At the Intersection of SML and Cybersecurity: How New Developments in A.I. and Social Media Affect Your Organization, Municipality, and Board Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j4govz1BSYmOZTRK74xG3g (Event ID & Password: 9870) Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:30 am PST We’re in the middle of an AI explosion and can’t keep up. While there are, undoubtedly, positive uses […]

Elevate Your Cybersecurity Strategy: Why Tabletop Testing Is Essential

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In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity strategy is paramount. But how do you ensure your defenses are robust? Enter tabletop testing—an invaluable tool in your cybersecurity arsenal. Here’s why it’s crucial: **Risk Awareness** **Team Collaboration** **Scenario Preparedness** **Continuous Improvement** Investing in tabletop testing isn’t just about mitigating risks—it’s about encouraging your organization’s resilience in the face […]

Phishing and Ransomware: Responding to Surging Threats

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Erich Falke, Esq., CIPP/US, Chief Information Security Officer & Cyber Risk Practice Manager, is cited as the subject matter expert for the article “Update on Phishing and Ransomware—Responding to A Surging Threat” featured in American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (www.asoa.org). Cybersecurity Risks in Remote Work Mr. Falke discusses the cybersecurity risks organizations face in a […]

We’re nominated for Advisen’s Cyber Risk SME Insurer/Service Provider of the Year

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ePlace Solutions, Inc. is nominated for the Advisen 2021 Cyber Risk Award in the category of “Cyber Risk SME Insurer/Service Provider of the Year.” This category recognizes firms that have demonstrated dedication to developing cyber risk solutions aimed at the unique risks faced by small and medium sized organizations. Vote for ePlace! We have worked […]

Cyber Training Concierge

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Training your workforce will help prevent ransomware and email fraud, your top cyber threats. But sometimes, just finding the time to implement organization-wide cybersecurity training can be a challenge. Don’t have the time? ePlace will handle it for you! Just let us know what employees need training and which courses they need to take. We […]

Cybersecurity Certificate of Defense – Now Available

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ePlace helps clients in a new way by providing a Cybersecurity Certificate of Defense. This certificate provides evidence the IT staff has implemented critical safeguards to achieve a higher level of cybersecurity. The certificate may be important for an organization’s senior management team, the board of directors, insurance underwriters, or in defense of data breach […]

Reduce Cyber Risk with External Attack Surface Scanning

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Cybercriminals do not need a complicated path into an organization. Exposed remote access ports, outdated software, leaked credentials, and look-alike domains can create openings for ransomware, phishing, business email compromise, and other attacks. That is why external attack surface scanning has become an important part of modern cyber risk management. SecurityVue from ePlace Solutions, Inc. […]

Phishing Simulations to Protect Your Organization

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Hackers use phishing emails as a point of entry because it’s easy to trick employees to click a link or open an attachment that allows the hacker to install malware or start a clever attack. In effect, phishing emails cause ransomware attacks and email fraud that can cause millions in damages. ePlace’s Phishing Simulation Services […]

Is Your RDP Secure?

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50% of ransomware attacks last year were due to poor Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) practices. RDP is a Microsoft protocol allowing remote access from one machine to another. With the rapidly growing work-from-home workforce, organizations are granting employees access to their work computers from home. Unfortunately, criminals are exploiting this explosion in remote access to […]

Protecting Sensitive Information

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Passwords alone are no longer good enough to protect sensitive information. Multi-Factor or Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection to sensitive data. We strongly recommend implementing this simple and cost-effective measure wherever possible (including email). As a cybersecurity risk management client, we help your organizations with data security and password best practices […]