Databranch Monthly Tech Talk

IT Solutions for the Workplace

December 2023

What's Inside?

1 - Monthly Update from Mike

2 - Office Closed for Christmas

3 - What's New on the Blog

4 - New Cybersecurity Resources

Did you know?

The modern definition of the word “hack” was first coined at MIT in April 1955, and the first known mention of computer hacking occurred in a 1963 issue of The Tech.

Databranch Office Closed for Christmas and New Years

May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season.

As always, thank you for your business, loyalty, and support.

With the upcoming holidays, the Databranch office will be closed Monday, December 25th and Monday, January 1st.

All network monitoring services will continue as usual but support will not be available.

We will be open for normal business hours on the following Tuesdays.

All of us at Databranch want to thank you for your business, loyalty, and support in 2023.

We wish you well and hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

If you have any questions about support, please call 716-373-4467 option 6, or simply respond to this email.

Monthly Update from Mike

Traveling this holiday season?

Before you take off, let’s talk about something crucial.

Checking company emails and files while traveling is common.

However, it's also common for people to connect to public Wi-Fi while doing so.

It’s convenient, but it’s also a playground for hackers.

Don’t ruin your holidays by ignoring the basics.

Here’s a quick checklist of data safety tips:

- Keep your travel plans private.

- Stay off public Wi-Fi..

- Make your passwords strong.

- Keep devices up to date

- Label your devices with a phone number.

- Back up your data before traveling.

Need help keeping your critical business data safe while traveling this holiday season?

Databranch will work with you to achieve the level of security that your organization desires to reduce that risk.

Reply to this email or give us a call at 716-373-4467 option 6 to speak with one of our experienced team members.

Regards,

Mike Wilson

President - Databranch

What's New on the Blog

How to Achieve Cyber Risk Management With NIST CSF

While cyber risk management is crucial for businesses, without an effective security framework, a lot is left to chance.

Not anymore, though! With the NIST CSF, you now have a reliable framework to help you navigate the turbulent cybersecurity waters. The NIST CSF offers a structured and practical approach to cybersecurity.

It serves as a versatile framework that you can use to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize risks and strengthen defenses. It can also be tailored to suit your unique needs.

How Effectively Managing Risk Bolsters Cyber Defenses

Although you can't fully eliminate cyber-risks, you can implement steps that minimize the impact of threats on your business.

Dubbed a cybersecurity game changer, a comprehensive cyber risk management strategy can save your business from potential disaster. A well-laid-out cyber risk management strategy can drastically reduce risks and fortify your defenses.

It ensures there are no gaps for hackers to exploit and provides comprehensive protection through continuous monitoring.

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The 4 Stages of Cyber-Risk Management

While you can’t eliminate cyber-risks completely, you can build a comprehensive cyber risk management strategy by following these steps:

·Identify

·Assess

·Mitigate

·Monitor Implement measures that reduce risks.

Assess Your Cyber-Risks in 7 Critical Steps

Enhancing your business's cyber resilience need not be an uphill task. Bolster your cybersecurity in seven simple steps:

Start with an inventory of your IT environment. Then identify vulnerabilities, evaluate their potential impact, prioritize threats and create a strategic action plan. Document your findings for continuous monitoring and ensure your business is well-prepared to combat

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Technology Trivia

What year was the first iPhone released?

The first person to email us at info@databranch.com and give a correct answer gets a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Why don't computers ever take their hats off?

Because they have a bad "caps lock"!