June 4, 2025
jdowdinsWhy Every Central Texas Business Needs Cyber Insurance (Yes, Even Yours!)
Cyber Insurance: Your Business’s Digital Bodyguard in Central Texas Let’s be real—cybercrime isn’t just a “big corporation” problem anymore. In fact, small and mid-size businesses in Central Texas are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of hackers and scammers. If your company stores customer data, uses email, or accepts payments online (spoiler: you probably do), […]
May 28, 2025
jdowdins5 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
All organizations, regardless of their size or industry, are at risk of being targeted by cybercriminals. These malicious actors can conduct cyberattacks, leading to significant financial, operational and reputational damage that can be difficult or impossible to recover from. Fortunately, solid cyber hygiene practices can reduce the likelihood of data breaches and other cyber incidents […]
December 16, 2024
jdowdinsCyber Insurance Tips
Tips for Cyber Insurance Buyers Work with your insurance professionals to understand the different types of cyber coverage available and secure a policy that suits your unique needs. Start renewal conversations early. Take advantage of loss control services offered by insurance carriers to help strengthen your cybersecurity measures. Focus on employee training to prevent cybercrime […]
March 25, 2024
jdowdins5 Common Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
A recent study by Accenture, an international IT services and consulting company, found that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. With this in mind, it’s clear that cybersecurity measures are necessary for organizations of all sizes. Cybersecurity consists of strategies implemented to help protect organizations from cyberattacks and related losses. Such defense has become […]
February 29, 2024
jdowdinsNavigating the Cyber Insurance Claims Process
Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. These incidents are only expected to become more damaging and devastating in the years ahead, making it difficult for organizations to recover. In fact, global cyber economy researcher and publisher Cybersecurity […]
February 12, 2024
jdowdinsCyber Liability: Deepfakes Explained
Deepfakes refer to sophisticated forgeries of an image, video or audio recording. Deepfakes have been around for years—you can even find a version of them in social media applications. For instance, with Snapchat, face-changing filters take real-time data and feed it through an algorithm to produce a synthetic image. However, as the technology has evolved, […]
November 27, 2023
AgencyCyber Attacks: Common Social Engineering Tactics to Watch For
Social engineering refers to a cyberattack method in which a cybercriminal preys on key human behaviors (e.g., trust of authority, fear of conflict and promise of rewards) to obtain unwarranted access to targets’ technology, systems, funds or data. These attacks can be deployed through various tactics, such as digital impersonation, deceitful messages or malicious software […]
November 6, 2023
AgencyUnderstanding the Cybersecurity Risks of QR Codes
Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. These vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, and it […]
October 23, 2023
AgencyFive Cyber Readiness Practices to Boost Your Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are an ever-present concern across businesses, non-profits and public entities with organizations of all sizes often targeted by advanced and evolving attacks. The annual Travelers Risk Index shows cybersecurity persistently remains a top concern. The impact of cybercrimes like ransomware attacks, social engineering fraud and business email compromise make the implementation of robust cyber readiness […]
July 20, 2023
AgencyHow To Assess Your Business’ Cyber Risks
With cyber attacks becoming more frequent, there’s a growing chance that a business like yours will suffer a data breach or computer attack. It’s rare to find a small business that doesn’t conduct at least some of its transactions and communications online. Computers, tablets and other digital assets serve as the backbone of modern small […]