CareersSupportGDS ResellerBlog HOMEWHO WE ARE OUR SERVICES HOW WE HELP MEDIA RESOURCES CONTACT US Cybersecurity Holiday Shopping Scams Could Put Your Organization at Risk November 14, 2021 Long before Halloween was over, the candy and goblins were shoved aside to make room for Christmas gifts and decorations. Many consumers are starting their Christmas shopping early this year amid concerns of supply chain bottlenecks and inventory shortages. Read more: Holiday Shopping Scams Could Put Your Organization at Risk Continuous Monitoring Increases the Effectiveness of Security Controls November 07, 2021 There’s no such thing as bulletproof security. It simply doesn’t exist. Even organizations with world-class security controls can fall victim to zero-day exploits, weak or stolen passwords, or user error. Read more: Continuous Monitoring Increases the Effectiveness of Security Controls Security Automation Is Essential, But So Are Human Experts August 29, 2021 Data breaches continue to skyrocket. According to the 2021 Mid Year Data Breach QuickView report from Risk Based Security, there were 1,767 data breaches in the first half of this year, exposing almost 19 billion records. The severity of breaches is also increasing, with two incidents exposing more than 1 billion records. Read more: Security Automation Is Essential, But So Are Human Experts Ransomware Brings Unique Risks to Law Enforcement Agencies October 31, 2021 Many security experts agree that ransomware is the greatest cybersecurity threat organizations face today. Ransomware attacks nearly doubled in the first half of 2021, compared to 2020. In a recent Sophos survey, 37 percent of respondents said they were affected by ransomware in the past year. The National Security Institute estimates that the average ransom demand is now $200,000, compared to $5,000 in 2018. Read more: Ransomware Brings Unique Risks to Law Enforcement Agencies Cybersecurity Should Be on the Agenda of Every Board of Directors August 22, 2021 Cybersecurity is one of the most significant business challenges that organizations face today. The Center for Strategic and International Studies reports that global business losses from cybercrime reached nearly $1 trillion in 2020, almost double the previous year’s losses. Cybersecurity is a risk management issue that requires board-level oversight. Read more: Cybersecurity Should Be on the Agenda of Every Board of Directors PrintNightmare Vulnerability Reveals the Challenges of Patch Management Data Center Certifications Show Commitment to Security and Compliance FBI: Conti Ransomware Targets Healthcare Facilities and First Responders New Threats Target Industrial IoT. Are You Prepared? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » End Page 1 of 12 FREE CYBERSECURITY WHITEPAPER Improving Threat Detection & Response Before, During & After A Cyberattack Click Here HOW CAN GDS HELP YOUR BUSINESS? See Why Acadian Ambulance Trusts GDS. View Testimonial & Case Study You might also like... 5 Keys to Selecting the Right Managed Services Provider for Your Company March 25, 2019 Why IT Projects Fail and How to Avoid the Headache June 21, 2019 Cellular vs. Satellite: Understanding the Differences February 24, 2015 Latest Blog Posts: As Carriers Sunset 3G Networks, Organizations Must Plan to Replace Devices November 28, 2021 4 Key Metrics for Prioritizing IT Spending November 21, 2021 Holiday Shopping Scams Could Put Your Organization at Risk November 14, 2021 Continuous Monitoring Increases the Effectiveness of Security Controls November 07, 2021 Speak with our IT professionals Get In Touch 310 Laser Lane Lafayette, Louisiana 70507 Contact Us > 24 / 7 / 365 Support Our dedicated support staff are available by phone 24 hours a day. Phone: 888-435-7986 Global Offices International HQ Baton Rouge Lockport Houston Time to simplify your IT? Schedule a Discovery Call © 2021 Global Data Systems, Inc. | Terms & Conditions Sitemap