Plain-English writing on the threats and trends actually affecting local organizations, from the engineers who do the work. No fear-selling, no gated fluff, just what we'd tell a client sitting across the table.
Where the threat landscape is heading this year, and the five shifts every small business in the Capital Region should plan around now.
Read articleThreats we're seeing in the field, controls worth turning on today, and the questions clients ask us most, explained without the jargon.
CIS Critical Security Controls give SMBs a structured, achievable path to a stronger security posture. Here is what they are, their benefits, and the challenges of adopting them.
Dwight Cheu, COO of LogicalNet, joins the Albany Business Review to discuss cybersecurity trends and the top three things executives should do to protect their business from a cyber attack.
A hacking group quietly backdoored more than 9,000 ASUS routers. Here is what happened, what to do if you are vulnerable, and six lessons every business should take from the breach.
AI opens up endless possibilities for business, but it also creates a new array of cyberthreats. Here are AI's key benefits and the top risks to watch, from phishing to deepfakes.
Small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals. There is no single silver bullet, but these best practices, from MFA and patching to backups and user training, can dramatically reduce your risk.
According to NIST, incident response has five phases: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Here is what each phase means and how to build a plan around them.
About 90% of hacking attempts involve tricking staff through a scam, which makes your employees your first line of defense. A cybersecurity awareness training program is the single best way to protect your business.
SMBs are increasingly targeted for their valuable data and limited resources. This checklist of annual cybersecurity activities, from audits and pen tests to training and insurance reviews, can greatly increase your defense posture.
If 2025 was an inflection point in cybersecurity, 2026 will be the year those changes become impossible to ignore. Here is what business leaders need to know, from the AI arms race to a shifting legal landscape.
Cybercriminals trade stolen credit card and Social Security numbers on the dark web with near-total anonymity. Dark web monitoring is the only way to know if your data has been compromised and act before fraud occurs.
Phishing emails are designed to steal your money, your data, or both. Learn the goals behind these attacks, the warning signs to watch for, and the different types of phishing to guard against.
Lingering myths can hold you back from embracing outsourced IT. We dispel four of the most common ones, from the idea that it only handles technical issues to the fear of losing control.
Employee cybersecurity training is your frontline defense, but common mistakes can undermine your efforts. Learn the pitfalls to avoid so you can build a real culture of security awareness.
People open their wallets more around the holidays, and hackers are happy to take advantage. With a little awareness and common sense, here are ten ways to protect yourself, your employees, and your business.
Social media's growing popularity comes with real risks to your reputation and financial stability. Explore the dangers, from security breaches to legal liability, and practical tips to safeguard your organization.
As you close out the year, this ten-point IT checklist can help you bolster security, optimize costs, enhance revenue, and streamline organizational processes for the year ahead.
Many companies fall prey to common ransomware myths that leave them vulnerable and unprepared. We debunk four of the most prevalent so you have the accurate information you need to protect your business.
An annual penetration test is a crucial component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for SMBs, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
Microsoft 365 holds a huge share of business sensitive data, making it a prime target for hackers. Learn why your email account needs the same protection as your network, and how Managed Detection and Response can defend it.
A dangerous phishing scam making the rounds in the Albany area uses a Punchbowl invite and a fake Google sign-in page that look identical to the real thing. Here is how it works and how to protect yourself.
Even the best security is not perfect, which makes cyber insurance the final perimeter to safeguard your business. Learn the benefits it provides and what is involved in obtaining the right coverage.
The immediate financial impact of a cyber attack is often apparent, but the hidden costs, from reputational damage to operational disruption, can be even more insidious for small and medium-sized businesses.
Logical Net highly recommends five security protections, from multi-factor authentication and segregated backups to managed detection and response and security awareness training with testing.
With so many IT service providers in the market, how do you choose the right one? Consider these key factors, from cultural alignment and industry knowledge to references and round-the-clock service.
Zero trust asserts that no user or application should be trusted automatically. It is a strategy, not a product. Here are the three core principles to remember as you implement it.
As the zero-trust framework has grown in relevance, so has the misinformation surrounding it. We discuss the top zero-trust myths and dispel them with facts.
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How the current scams work and how to train your team to spot them before a click turns into an incident.
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Roughly weekly, plus timely posts when a threat is actively affecting Capital Region businesses, like a phishing campaign we're seeing across multiple clients in the same week.
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