It's becoming a best practice for companies to integrate #InformationSecurity warranties in the contracts they sign with third-party tech vendors. bit.ly/2N1Bk7h

Mergers and acquisitions are a dangerous time for #CyberAttacks, even for small companies. bit.ly/2N3IMi8

The United States is the most vunlerable country in the world to #CyberAttacks, according to a former White House director of cybersecurity policy. Every company needs to be aware of the risks and take adequate measures. bit.ly/2N2ImJ3

Here's a 5-step checklist for IT #DisasterRecovery. Does your firm have a plan in place? bit.ly/2yRK6lT

The need for #CyberSkills is growing rapidly. #CyberAttacks continue even as more companies put more of their business online. Here's a look at how different organizations from IBM to the Girl Scouts are pursuing better security through education. ibm.co/2KuiNUr

Could blockchains be a tool for #CyberSecurity? IT firms are already using this technology to protect sensitive information, and it could become a game-changer for the industry. bit.ly/2KKBsdG

A #Ransomware attack can cost tens or even thousands of times more than the actual ransom demand. Here's an article that takes a look at the hidden costs of one of the most vicious and infuriating #CyberCrime methods. bit.ly/2kzRNDl

A new outlook on the state of #CyberSecurity places data protection at the top of the list of priorities. From data breaches, to new forms of data management, to the continued growth and sophistication of #CyberCrime, data protection is the common thread. bit.ly/2H0sJyj

The EU General Data Protection Regulation went into effect one month ago, but many small and midsize businesses are still playing catch-up. If you're still struggling with #GDPR compliance, here is an article that lines out the essentials. bit.ly/2H2RAl3

Google and Microsoft continue to innovate with their free e-mail services and #CloudComputing apps. This is profitable for them, as these free core services are a portal to paid services that add value, but it is also a boon to businesses and consumers.bit.ly/2LLMM6X

Huge growth in the Internet of Things has spurred a new #CloudComputing technology allowing data to be written to data centers worldwide, simultaneously. This will result in performance improvements and enhanced protection against data loss. bit.ly/2srg0zl

A new #CyberSecurity paper from Europe has found that certain forms of e-mail encryption, OpenPGP and S/MIME, are easier to crack than previously thought. Read more to learn what steps you need to take to protect your data. bit.ly/2LJCPXT

In the event of a #BusinessContinuity disaster, such as a cyberattack, data loss, or PR crisis, social media needs to be part of any comprehensive #DisasterRecovery strategy, both as a communications platform and as a point of vulnerability itself. bit.ly/2H6oXDv

Don't let #SocialEngineering be your company's downfall. Almost a third of all #CyberCrime begins with social engineering, where attackers manipulate their victims into divulging sensitive information by masquerading as legitimate. Protect your data! bit.ly/2H58T50

About 90% of #CyberAttacks begin with a phishing e-mail, and most attacks originate from crime syndicates or nation-states. Here is a good read about Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, which monitors and protects against these threats. bit.ly/2sxvW3h

As the healthcare sector moves toward #CloudComputing, businesses are facing new security risks associated with entrusting critical and sensitive information to third parties. This requires new #DisasterRecovery strategies, and a preemptive mindset. bit.ly/2xrNfZ3

When it comes to #CyberCrime, many small business owners think "It won't happen to me. I have nothing criminals want!" Here's an interesting IT #DisasterRecovery story from a business owner who learned the hard way that everyone is at risk. bit.ly/2J5xRTK

The best medicine for IT #DisasterRecovery is often prevention. That's why #CyberResilience is emerging as a key defensive strategy. This fictitious story of a cyberattack on a major airline illustrates the risks that many business of all sizes face today. ibm.co/2LJfEwE

#CloudComputing spending increased almost 50% in Q4 2017 compared with Q4 2016. Amazon Web Services remains the biggest player and industry driver, but it's clear that cloud computing has become a top IT priority across the entire economy. bit.ly/2Jjljv4

#Ransomware is here to stay, at least for the next few years, and a recent survey of IT professionals found that just under half still feel that their systems are inadequately protected from this type of #cyberattack. bit.ly/2J00lxV