Protect Your Office 365 Business Data with Cloud App Security (CAS)
EV-Consultech • Sep 05, 2020
Protect Your Office 365 Business Data with Cloud App Security (CAS)
Investments in information security are some of the most important investments a business can make. In today's world, the more information a company possesses about technology, its industry, and its clients, the more strategically it can market itself, serve its customers, and be prepared for unexpected threats. As a result, companies that want to succeed must have a plan established and continually improved upon to safeguard their data.
Office 365 & Spear-Phishing
Fortunately, many companies specializing in security are already providing for this need. Businesses using Microsoft Office 365 are able to enjoy intuitive, local and cloud-based applications for office work, complete with cloud storage and built-in security features throughout. Nevertheless, cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and it is increasingly challenging for companies to plan for every contingency.
For example, even data secured by Office 365 2-Factor Authentication and additional security measures can be bypassed by a successful spear-phishing attack. In fact, these phishing attacks have become increasingly successful, as attackers disguise themselves as well-known companies and other trusted contacts. Even well-intentioned employees who are aware of common phishing methods can fall prey to these attacks due to their apparent authenticity. The results of a successful phishing attack can be critical information, account, or financial loss.
Protect Your Data through Cloud App Security
However, there is an added layer of security beyond 2-Factor Authentication that can halt phishing attempts and other security threats in their tracks, and keep your business data secure. SonicWall's Cloud App Security (CAS) is a next generation security solution for SaaS applications including Office 365, Google Suite, Dropbox, and others. CAS offers the following security measures for businesses:
- Advanced protection from targeted phishing, malicious software hidden in email attachments, and URLs.
- Inbound, outbound and internal email scanning in Exchange Online and Gmail.
- Consistent security policies across authorized cloud applications.
- Automated incident detection and response through machine learning and behavior analytics.
- Real-time dashboard monitoring of the cloud environment.
- And more!
We've partnered with SonicWall to offer Cloud App Security to protect you from advanced phishing attacks and other modern cyber security risks. Interested in CAS for your business? We would love to talk with you and learn how we can provide for your business security needs.
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In today's day in age, the use of AI-generated platforms has become increasingly popular across the internet. These platforms allow for a fast and facilitated way to complete tasks such as professional work, education, or expanding one's personal knowledge. Anyone has the ability to discover new or pre-existing information regarding a multitude of topics by simply imputing their inquiries on platforms such as Chat GPT. Chat GPT has had a striking impact on society because of how easy it is for people to gather information on any topic. The platform provides information on anything asked through its online chat and it does so with a fast response. However, Chat GPT and AI-generated platforms can have potential risks such as... Data Breaches Data breaches can happen when using any type of online platform, especially those generated by AI. Chat GPT must be accessed through a web browser since it cannot be downloaded. Because of that, data breaches can occur if an unauthorized party gets a hold of your online chat logs, personal information, or any other sensitive data. A few consequences are: Privacy compromises : If an unknown person or group gains access to your personal information through the platform, your privacy has been compromised and you identity could be exposed. Identity theft : Cybercriminals could use your personal information to act under your name rather than their own. They would steal your identity by using it against you in order to perform fraudulent actions. Misuse of data : User data could be subject to misuse when a data breach occurs on an AI platform. With that, your information could be used without your consent for suspicious activity online. Open AI appears to be taking accurate cyber security measures in order to make it less likely for data breaches to take place. However, not all systems are free from errors or breaches in security, and Chat GPT is a good example of this. Access to Confidential Information Chat GPT has the ability to use personal information entered into the online chat by its users. In order to ensure the user's safety and continual privacy while using the platform, it's best to not exploit one's own information when using the AI chat. Gaining access to user information isn't easy for an AI-generated platform to achieve, but if the user provides the data themselves, it can have some consequences. Biased or Inconsistent Information An additional risk in using Chat GPT is that it could potentially provide biased or inconsistent information to its users Because of the wide range of information the platform contains, it could possibly generate false data that could be confused for something else. This can definitely affect industries or companies that use AI-generated content for their line of work These businesses could provide faulty service to their customers all due to the misleading data given by an AI platform. This has the potential to hinder the company’s advances and overall performance as a result. In the end, it's up to the user and the user alone how they interpret the information given by the AI chat bots; it could be completely right or completely false. Question: Is it safe to use? In certain aspects, Chat GPT contains multiple potential threats to one’s online experience. A platform such as this one can provide misinformation and exploit your personal information. However, it can still be used without problems if certain measures are taken accordingly. Safety Measures You Can Take: Browse on and interacting with AI platforms through anonymous accounts Keep personal or sensitive information private Review the platform’s privacy policy and be well-informed about its activity To conclude, yes, Chat GPT is safe to use as long as it is used responsibly and accordingly to reap the benefits. These types of platforms will continue to be prevalent in the world for years to come and it’s important to know how to ensure we have the best experience with AI. Where can I learn more about the effects of AI for my business? At EV-Consultech, we can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the influence of AI. Learn more by contacting us below.
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Pandemic Impact
When an employee decides to leave a company, there is an offboarding process that needs to happen. This process “decouples” the employee from the company’s technological assets and is vital to cybersecurity.
The pandemic has been a reality check that companies all around have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means.
The one constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once industry standard, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out, replaced by faster and more secure alternatives.