October 15, 2021
Cyber risk, the probability of loss and/or harm to an entity based on technological exposures, is much higher in the financial industry as compared to others, to the extent that even bank ratings can be greatly impacted. This certainly isn’t surprising given the nature of the data this sector manages every day.
October 6, 2021
People use their mobile devices for everything these days, including, of course, work. In fact, 60% of an organization’s endpoints are mobile – and unprotected. Since they contain much, if not all, of the same information found on an employee’s corporate laptop or desktop, keeping smart phones, tablets, etc. safe is crucial to the security of your business.
August 9, 2021
Avalon, a national provider of digital forensics, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, business process outsourcing services, and traditional litigation support services to law firms and corporations, has opened a new office in Phoenix, Arizona. This additional location strengthens Avalon’s national presence and its commitment to assisting the legal and business communities.
July 28, 2021
Avalon is proud to announce that we have successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 1 information security audit as of July 2021. The scope of the audit included our cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and secure print and mail services.
May 7, 2021
During our most recent webinar, “Into the Dark Web with David Maimon,” (which you can watch at the link) an attendee asked: Is there a list of common email subject lines that are red flags?
March 23, 2021
If you experience a data breach, you probably know that you need to alert your customers as quickly as possible to comply with state and national regulations. But did you know that Avalon Cyber can assist with this?
February 9, 2021
So here's the main difference between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, put as simply and briefly as possible:
January 8, 2021
UPDATE: The move-in date for Avalon Buffalo has changed. Until further notice, it’ll be business as usual at 741 Main St,. Buffalo, NY 14203. Stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to call us at 716.995.7777.
November 18, 2020
Phishing attacks continue to be one of the biggest cyberthreats faced by businesses around the world – and the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing chaos have only made the situation more dire. In March 2020, phishing attacks related to coronavirus went up 667% from the previous month. 51% of companies experienced more phishing attacks due to employees working remotely. Even the SANS Institute – a U.S....
November 10, 2020
Avalon has been on a consistent growth trajectory for many years, expanding our geographic reach and our suite of services to meet the everchanging needs of our clients. To this end, we recently made some exciting changes within the Avalon Cyber division, including creating new positions for current team members and bringing a new hire aboard. This alignment will better position each of our...
September 28, 2020
In this blog, Brandy Griffin, Cyber Service Delivery Manager for Avalon Cyber, discusses the business email compromise (BEC), what you can do to help prevent one from affecting your organization, and how to respond if a BEC occurs.
April 10, 2020
In this challenging time, and with many companies moving to remote workforces, we would like to share some important information concerning a vulnerability in Citrix, as many companies utilize this tool to allow their remote workforce to connect to corporate networks and resources.
April 10, 2020
Just because you don’t have the budget of a Forbes 500 business, doesn’t mean you should go without a world-class cybersecurity program. That’s why the engineers at Avalon Cyber developed KnightVision CAM, our customizable, scalable – and affordable – solution to two major cybersecurity challenges: regulatory compliance and incident response.
March 18, 2020
We’re hearing a lot about protecting ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are using the opportunity to create sophisticated social engineering campaigns and scaling up criminal activity, which means we need to work even harder to protect our online assets too.
February 27, 2020
Ransomware, malicious software that holds your data hostage in exchange for money, is, in a word, terrifying. A bad actor infiltrates your system via a phishing email, for example, encrypts your files, and your business, now crippled, comes to a standstill. The cybercriminal then demands payment, typically in Bitcoin because it’s anonymous and can’t be traced, leaving you in a...
January 27, 2020
I love Jeopardy. But the reality is, I hardly ever watch it. But, when I hear about someone on a hot streak like Ken Jennings or James Holzhauer, I tune in and watch the geniuses clean up.
November 13, 2019
As cybercriminals and cyber threats—as well as cybersecurity—all continue to evolve, the list of ways to protect your company could number into the thousands. But for now, to avoid putting you to sleep, we’ve compiled just a few guidelines for protecting your company and your employees.
October 23, 2019
According to the latest cybersecurity industry research, market demand for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services continues to climb. In fact, experts forecast that by 2024, 40% of midsize enterprises will use MDR as their only managed security service. That might sound like a large percentage, but because of the continued escalation of cyberattacks, more and more companies are realizing ...
October 15, 2019
Well, the Rochester Security Summit is in the bag and we had a fantastic time. We met incredible people, learned some new stuff, and gave away a few cool prizes.
October 9, 2019
Most of our daily work routines start out something like this: You stroll into your office building, walk by a few colleagues, give them a wave and a “good morning” with a friendly smile, assuming you got enough sleep the night before. You take a gulp of coffee, log in to your computer, and begin scrolling through Outlook to read and respond to emails.
September 25, 2019
Phishing is not phunny. Train your team to recognize phishing attempts with BullPhish ID from Avalon Cyber!
September 18, 2019
Avalon, a national provider of eDiscovery, digital forensics, cybersecurity, managed services, and traditional litigation support services to law firms and corporations, announced today that it has opened three new offices. These additional locations strengthen Avalon’s national presence and its increasing commitment to helping the legal and business communities.
September 17, 2019
Every once in a while, we like to show off one of our hard-working, detail-oriented problem solvers. Take a moment to see who's in the spotlight today!
September 9, 2019
This July (2019), New York Governor Andrew Cuomo passed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act to further protect state residents from data breaches.
August 7, 2019
First (Really Late) Night at SXSW
July 12, 2019
Did you know that aside from being a preventive measure to curb the multitude of damages caused by a cyberattack, a solid cybersecurity plan can help your business flourish?
May 28, 2019
Michael McCartney joins Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski of WBEN to discuss ways to help keep yourself and your data safe while connecting to public WiFi or USB charging stations.
May 17, 2019
Michael McCartney, president of Avalon Cyber, was interviewed by Randy Bushover of WBEN for the Buffalo Means Business Radio Show. Michael talks cybersecurity and gives advice on what to do to help to mitigate the risk of a cyber attack.
May 16, 2019
Every once in a while, we like to show off one of our hard-working, detail-oriented problem solvers. Take a moment to see who's in the spotlight today!
April 26, 2019
Our cybersecurity team has received more than a dozen notifications from local law firms that have had their email accounts compromised in the last two weeks. We feel it is our duty to notify our business community of the recent wave of attacks.