SecuVantage - Because Hackers Target Human's, Not Computers

Hudson Valley resident Adam DiStefano is no stranger to cyber security. For the past five years, Adam has worked for some of the largest names in the sports and entertainment space, running all aspects of their cyber security programs. "I was very fortunate to have an opportunity to work in some really interesting places" says DiStefano, "and my experiences have all showed me that humans are both the biggest risk and the best asset for cyber security in any organization." According to DiStefano's company, secuvantage , 91% of all successful data breaches started with a phishing attack . "It's certainly not a lack of technology. Look at some of the biggest data breaches. You don't think for one second that these companies did not have the latest and greatest devices to protect against attacks?" DiStefano said. He expounded, "cyber security is too often treated as a technology problem instead of understood for what it is. A business risk...

Hudson Valley resident Adam DiStefano is no stranger to cyber security. For the past five years, Adam has worked for some of the largest names in the sports and entertainment space, running all aspects of their cyber security programs. "I was very fortunate to have an opportunity to work in some really interesting places" says DiStefano, "and my experiences have all showed me that humans are both the biggest risk and the best asset for cyber security in any organization." According to DiStefano's company, secuvantage , 91% of all successful data breaches started with a phishing attack . "It's certainly not a lack of technology. Look at some of the biggest data breaches. You don't think for one second that these companies did not have the latest and greatest devices to protect against attacks?" DiStefano said. He expounded, "cyber security is too often treated as a technology problem instead of understood for what it is. A business risk...

One of the big credit card companies constantly asks, “What’s in your wallet?” In today’s modern world, you will be hard pressed to find someone to answer cash. The birth of debit and credit cards slowly started the decline of cash carrying individuals. With smartphone technology, we don’t even need to carry a wallet anymore. It is simply a click on an app and voila - cash on demand! But many still ask, are these types of applications safe? Essentially, yes. However, malicious actors are very skilled at social engineering and and can manipulate apps, and their users. This is why if you are ever exchanging money with a stranger, you should take extra precautions with whatever medium you are using. One of the easiest ways to mitigate your risk exposure is by using a credit card instead of your debit card for all transactions. By doing so, you essentially transfer the risk to the credit card company and avoid directly linking your personal accounts for financial transactions. With credi...

One of the big credit card companies constantly asks, “What’s in your wallet?” In today’s modern world, you will be hard pressed to find someone to answer cash. The birth of debit and credit cards slowly started the decline of cash carrying individuals. With smartphone technology, we don’t even need to carry a wallet anymore. It is simply a click on an app and voila - cash on demand! But many still ask, are these types of applications safe? Essentially, yes. However, malicious actors are very skilled at social engineering and and can manipulate apps, and their users. This is why if you are ever exchanging money with a stranger, you should take extra precautions with whatever medium you are using. One of the easiest ways to mitigate your risk exposure is by using a credit card instead of your debit card for all transactions. By doing so, you essentially transfer the risk to the credit card company and avoid directly linking your personal accounts for financial transactions. With credi...

One of the big credit card companies constantly asks, “What’s in your wallet?” In today’s modern world, you will be hard pressed to find someone to answer cash. The birth of debit and credit cards slowly started the decline of cash carrying individuals. With smartphone technology, we don’t even need to carry a wallet anymore. It is simply a click on an app and voila - cash on demand! But many still ask, are these types of applications safe? Essentially, yes. However, malicious actors are very skilled at social engineering and and can manipulate apps, and their users. This is why if you are ever exchanging money with a stranger, you should take extra precautions with whatever medium you are using. One of the easiest ways to mitigate your risk exposure is by using a credit card instead of your debit card for all transactions. By doing so, you essentially transfer the risk to the credit card company and avoid directly linking your personal accounts for financial transactions. With credi...