Cybersecurity

Remote Desktop can be useful for accessing computers from another location, but it should not be exposed directly to the internet without strong protection.

A firewall controls network traffic based on security rules.

Least privilege means giving users only the access they need to do their jobs.

Cyber insurance can help a business recover financially after certain types of security incidents, but it does not replace good security.

A security baseline is a standard group of settings that helps devices start from a safer configuration.

Zero Trust is a security approach based on a simple idea: do not automatically trust a user or device just because it is inside the company network.

One security class each year is better than nothing, but it is not enough by itself.

Old accounts are often forgotten, and forgotten accounts can become security problems.

Business Email Compromise, often called BEC, is a type of fraud where criminals impersonate a trusted person to trick someone into sending money or sensitive information.

When attackers compromise a mailbox, they may create forwarding or inbox rules to hide their activity.