As we approach the end of 2024, we’re reflecting on the year that has been and looking forward to kicking off 2025!
Sidechain would like to thank its customers, partners, friends, family, you are all appreciated!
Like every year, 2024 had its ups and downs and we’re moving into 2025 with a focus on building and maintaining relationships and providing the best possible service we can.
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you all!
Quick Take
The National Cybersecurity Alliance has developed a Cyber Survival Guide, click here to get their toolkit.
If your organization is doing everything they suggest, then you’re putting yourselves in a strong position to combat threats!
If you feel like you have some gaps, contact Sidechain Security for a free assessment – info@sidechainsecurity.com or +1 (833) 744-1421
Following on from Black Friday, we are still in the season of giving and many of you will buy a gift card for your boss, colleagues and anyone else where you’ve run out of ideas and a candle just won’t do it!
Avoid gift card draining scams this holiday season. Find out how here.
Quiz
Tech Support scams – You get a phone call, pop-up, or email telling you there’s a problem with your computer.
What would you do next?
Take this quiz to see how much you know and what you would do in these situations!
The first five people to send their correct answers to us here, will receive Sidechain swag!
Industry Trends and News
Deloitte has issued a response after the Brain Cipher ransomware group claimed to have stolen over 1Tb of information belonging to the company.
The hackers threatened to make the stolen files available in five days unless a ransom is paid.
Deloitte claims the allegations relate to a single client’s system which sits outside of the Deloitte network.
Read more here and contact Sidechain if you think your organization is vulnerable to ransomeware attacks, we have a solution!
Adobe, Atlassian and Microsoft are all in the process of issuing urgent patches for exploitations and vulnerabilities.
Microsoft rolled out patches for more than 70 documented security defects in the Windows Common Log File System, meanwhile Atlassian and Splunk announced patches for more than two dozen high-severity flaws.
Adobe however wins the prize for the most patches across their suite of products with a winning 160 vulnerabilities!
Some of these flaws can be exploited to bypass security features – if huge companies like these with all their resources can be attacked, then we are all vulnerable.
Contact Sidechain if you want a security health check and we can assess where you’re at with your cybersecurity safety.
Data Encryption Decoded
Unlocking CipherTrust Potential with Expert Managed Services
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, organizations are continually seeking robust solutions to protect their sensitive data. Thales CipherTrust Data Protection stands out as a powerful tool in this arena. Whether you’re already using it or thinking of making the transition, Sidechain can assist you with their expertise. Read more here to discover how to best utilize this potent resource.
Did you know?
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Remember the first 5 correct responses will win Sidechain swag!
The total cost of damages incurred by cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025.
The United States has the world’s highest average data breach cost at $9.36 million.
More Information:
Press Release | Vormetric Transition to Ciphertrust
Thales — moving from Vormetric to Ciphertrust
Myths about Data Security Debunked
Reach out to us if you need help managing your data protection needs:
