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Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Cyber Predictions for the C-Suite to Keep Top of Mind Next Year – Robert Herjavec Los Angeles, Calif. – Dec. 16, 2020 As we close out 2020, it's no secret that this year has had more than its fair share of challenges. At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation... Read More

December 16, 2020 Cybersecurity CEO, Robert Herjavec, Thought Leadership

6 Tips to Stay Cyber Safe While Online Holiday Shopping

One of the greatest cultural shifts resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic is the way we shop and access goods and services. Never has it been more obvious than now, when the holiday rush to purchase the perfect gifts for our loved ones and salvage whatever normalcy we can from the holiday season is on almost everyone’s mind. But c Although... Read More

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Penetration Testing vs. Red Teaming

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. However, for the majority of organizations, it’s not always external security threats that they must be prepared for. Insider threat remains a prevalent vector through which internal cyber incidents occur. Therefore,... Read More

December 14, 2020 Thought Leadership

Nobel Prize-Winning “Nudge Theory” May Be the Answer to Your Internal Cybersecurity Challenges

According to a study by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), 90% of cyber data breaches are caused by human error. Many people and enterprises already realize that the simplest human error can cause even the most robust cybersecurity frameworks to be compromised and fail. So why, as a cybersecurity leader, is it so difficult to convince your teams to... Read More

December 9, 2020 Thought Leadership

Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Safety Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cybercrime

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are approaching. Make sure to share this with all of your employees. Los Angeles, Calif. – Nov. 16, 2020 Someone you know will be hacked the weekend after Thanksgiving. Over the next two weeks your employees will be bombarded with ads for the best deals on TVs, computers, laptops, cars, clothes, shoes - you name... Read More

November 16, 2020 Cybersecurity CEO, Robert Herjavec, Thought Leadership

Raising a Cyber-Savvy Village: Remote Learning Security in the Age of COVID-19

Contributed by David Mundhenk, Principal Consultant, Herjavec Group Wholescale student populations are now being sequestered at home long-term and are receiving their schooling via remote classroom access due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School systems, teachers, and administrators have had to acquire and deploy cyber tech en masse; implement and administer whole-scale network systems, convert school curriculum to support remote access... Read More

October 30, 2020 COVID-19 Security Considerations, Cyber Security Awareness Month, Thought Leadership

Cybersecurity CEO: Security Awareness is An Ongoing Commitment

Now more than ever, everyone in the Boardroom and beyond can benefit from being informed. Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 27, 2020 If you’re part of the cybersecurity community, then you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), initially launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004. Not... Read More

October 27, 2020 Cybersecurity CEO, Robert Herjavec, Thought Leadership

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do Your Part: #BeCyberSmart

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) is a global initiative created by the Department of Homeland Security 17 years ago to recognize the importance of digital security for consumers and organizations alike. Now an internationally recognized campaign, CSAM aims to inform the public about the importance of cybersecurity. As the rate of cybercrime continues to rise, everyone can benefit from being informed.... Read More

October 1, 2020 Cyber Security Awareness Month, Thought Leadership

Cybersecurity CEO: Healthcare Sector Invests In Ransomware Defense

Healthcare institutions to increase their spend on cybersecurity through 2025 Los Angeles, Calif. – September 15, 2020 It’s shouldn’t be surprising to hear that the healthcare industry is suffering from a variety of cyber ailments. The biggest perpetrator? Ransomware. CISOs and security teams are being pulled in many directions during the COVID-19 pandemic – especially in securing the remote workforce.... Read More

September 16, 2020 Cybersecurity CEO, Robert Herjavec, Thought Leadership

The 2021 Healthcare Cybersecurity Report by Cybersecurity Ventures

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the cumulative cybersecurity spending in the healthcare industry will rise to $125 billion between 2020-2025. According to Herjavec Group Founder & CEO, Robert Herjavec, healthcare is one of the fastest-growing verticals. It is also one of the most targeted industries for cyber attacks. The recent COVID-19 global pandemic has added an unprecedented pressure on the healthcare... Read More

September 10, 2020 Thought Leadership