The Null Hypothesis & Vulnerability Scanning

The Null Hypothesis:  A Wrench in the Works of Vulnerability Scanning How a core scientific principle (The Null Hypothesis in Cybersecurity) exposes flaws in traditional security & points toward a smarter, data-driven defense. What is the Null Hypothesis? 🧐 In scientific research, the Null Hypothesis (H₀) is the default assumption...

Cyber Risk at Real Estate Businesses

Cyber Risks At Your Typical Real Estate Business: Protecting Client Data & Transactions Small to medium-sized real estate businesses, from independent brokerages to property management firms, handle an immense amount of sensitive data. This includes personally identifiable information (PII) for buyers and sellers, financial details, property records, and critical transaction...

Smaller Manufacturing Firms & Cyber Risk

Cyber Risks for SMB Manufacturing Businesses: Protecting Production, IP & Data Small to medium-sized manufacturing businesses (SMBs) are no longer safe from cyber threats. In fact, their perceived lack of robust defenses makes them prime targets. Modern manufacturing relies heavily on interconnected IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) systems,...

Cyber Risks at Boutique Consulting Firms

Cyber Risks for Boutique Consulting Businesses: Safeguarding Your Clients' Data & Complying with Obligations Smaller, specialized consulting businesses are entrusted with a goldmine of sensitive information. Whether it's  intellectual property, strategic plans, client PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or *proprietary business data, this information is highly valuable to cybercriminals. This makes...

Cybersecurity Regulations

An Interactive Guide to Cybersecurity Regulations An exploration of the laws, frameworks, and strategic imperatives shaping modern data protection. What & Why Regulatory Explorer Operational Impact Benefits & Challenges Actionable Roadmap  Defining the Digital Rulebook Cybersecurity regulations are not just legal hurdles; they are the strategic foundation for protecting digital...

SMB Financial Services Cyber Risk

Cyber Risks for Small to Medium Financial Services Businesses: Safeguarding Client Data & Ensuring Compliance Small to medium-sized financial services businesses (SMBs) are, by nature, custodians of highly sensitive client data. This includes personal financial information, investment details, and private identifiers, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Despite the critical...

Transportation: The Unseen Threat In Supply Chain

  tekrisq The Threat Your Vulnerability Defense Strategy Contact     The Threat Your Vulnerability Defense Strategy Contact   The Unseen Threat to Your Supply Chain In the interconnected world of transportation and logistics, your biggest risk may not be on the road, but online. Cyberattacks against the sector have...

Hacking Signs: The Unseen Cyber Risks for Digital Signage Vendors

Digital billboards and electronic displays are powerful advertising tools, but their connectivity also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. For vendors who install, manage, and sell these systems, overlooking digital signage security isn't just a technical oversight—it's a significant business risk that can lead to financial ruin and reputational damage....

Every SMB Needs a Great External Vulnerability Scan

SMB Vulnerability Assessment: External Scans Fortify Your Fortress: Why Every SMB Needs an External Vulnerability Scan (and How TEKRiSQ Can Help) In today's digital landscape small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are prime targets for cyberattacks. While you might think you're too small to be noticed, hackers often see SMBs as...

Why use encryption for my small business?

A Lesson About Small Business Encryption Small Business Encryption is a growing solution trend, particularly because it can easily be deployed and add a powerful layer of protection for your business. But what about yours? With all of the complex cybersecurity solutions out there, many believe most are not necessarily...