Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has long been touted as one of the best ways to secure online accounts. In a 2019 report, Microsoft found that MFA can prevent 99.9% of cyberattacks—a rather powerful statistic. As time would tell, businesses were not the only ones moved by this data; cybercriminals were quite
The cost of cybercrime and data breaches is significantly on the rise. Traditional defenses like antivirus software and firewalls clearly aren’t doing the trick. What are we missing? Your newest employee might be the answer… What is an example of people issues in cybersecurity? How can we change how we
“As organizations increasingly rely on information technology services and products to run their daily operations, the threats of malicious cyber hacking and system disruption pose a risk too great to ignore.” Optimal’s CEO, Heinan Landa, is featured in Change Magazine’s July/August issue! The article, “Preparing for Battle,” gives a detailed
Since 2001, the D.C. area has seen 20.6% growth in technology employment. What does it take to succeed in this booming IT field? Is a knack for technology enough? See what advice Heinan shared with The Washington Post’s Capital Business section here.
These days, it can appear as though all of cyberspace is crawling with hackers, malware, and a host of other security threats that can put your organization’s data at serious risk. It is really as bad as it seems? What are the best ways to protect your business from losing
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