2024 was an exciting year for us with the launch of Practical Cybersecurity. We have worked hard to grow this site to become a resource to businesses looking for answers to their cybersecurity questions.
We started with just an idea and grew it to include webinars, blog posts, and social media content. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read a post or attend a webinar this past year.
As we look forward to 2025, it seems appropriate to pause and reflect on the things we’ve learned in 2024.
Here is a list of resources that you found the most interesting or helpful this year.
Most Viewed Webinars of 2024
Preparing for Ransomware
This was the first webinar that we hosted. While you were learning about how to protect your business from ransomware, we were learning how best to engage with participants and share this information with as many businesses as possible! If you haven't yet taken the time to setup your defenses against ransomware, this webinar replay is for you!
Why Do We Need MFA?
We've all been prompted at some point to setup a text message, email, or some other form of verification while logging into an online account. It's often easy to skip the process thinking we'll come back to it later or that it's not worth the hassle. If you still have pending requests to secure your accounts with MFA, this webinar might be just the motivation you need!
What's A Firewall? Why Does It Matter?
Choosing the cheaper option can seem like a no-brainer--especially when budgets are stretched thin. During this webinar, participants learned that not all firewalls are the same. If your business is using a firewall you purchased from a big box store, you might want to give this webinar a watch!
Preparing for Insider Threats
We all know that we need to keep outsiders out of our network, but what about people inside our organization? Participants of this webinar learned how to prevent, detect, and recover from harm caused by someone within their organization. If your cybersecurity focus is only "outward", this webinar could be an eye-opening experience for you!
What Does Cyber Insurance Expect of Me?
You have insurance for your health, your car, and your maybe even your pet. But do you have cyber insurance for your business? And if you do, do you know what steps you need to take for it to pay out in case of a cyber incident? If the thought of cyber insurance leaves you with more questions than answers, this webinar is a good place to start.
Most Viewed Blog Posts of 2024
Here Are 5 Data Security Trends to Prepare For In 2024
You started out 2024 already looking toward the future. Some of the trends we expected (and saw) this year were increases in AI use, a continued battle with ransomware, changes in data governance, and the use of biometric data for identity verification.Be sure to keep an eye out for our list of anticipated trends in 2025!
Watch Out For Ransomware Pretending To Be A Windows Update!
We warned you about ransomware masquerading as a Windows Update - and in 2024 you listened! This attack method will continue to be exploited in the future, so be vigilant on your own devices and share the warning with others!
10 Easy Steps To Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness
While you were learning about cybersecurity, you realized the importance of sharing this information with those you worked with. That's why this blog post about building a culture of cyber awareness was so popular this year!If you haven't approached the subject of cybersecurity within your business or organization, these 10 easy steps are a great place to start!
4 Proven Ways To Mitigate The Costs of Data Breach
Even though you may be actively working towards securing your business, data breaches do happen. While you were learning how to protect your data, you also read up on how to limit the damage were you to experience a cyber attack.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthening Your Team's Defense With Essential Cyber Hygiene
October is an exciting month for us as we raise awareness of cybersecurity. Just as it's important to practice good personal hygiene, it's essential to have good cyber hygiene! You learned about 4 keys to creating a strong cybersecurity defese.