Organizations today are facing an extraordinarily risky cybersecurity landscape. These threats can cripple their productivity and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to recover. “Now more than ever, it’s critical to ensure your business's defenses are at full strength,” said Conrad Bell, Chief Information Security Officer at C Spire.

The cybersecurity landscape on college campuses is more critical than ever as universities work to protect students’ personal information in an era of rampant cyberattacks.

As these breaches can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and institutions alike, let’s explore some of the challenges as well as measures that can prevent cyberattacks.

Cities are getting smarter — and as a consequence, they’re also getting more susceptible to cyberattacks than ever before.

Underscoring this problem is the magnitude of investment governments are making in their IT networks. According to a 2020 report, investment in smart technologies by cities alone is expected to reach $327 billion by 2025. With more city and state governments becoming more connected, the threats of exposure to cyberattacks will continue to grow.

As a financial organization, protecting your assets is non-negotiable. And equally as important to the financial assets your institution holds is your data. A robust cybersecurity posture is your first line of defense.

Next-level tech is coming to Birmingham with the return of Bytes & Bites, hosted by C Spire. The annual technology summit is expected to draw 600+ business and IT professionals for networking, leading-edge demonstrations, and lunch on May 4.

In our first myth-busting story, we set several cybersecurity misconceptions straight and began establishing that, contrary to popular belief, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) take IT security very seriously indeed.