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Welcome to our monthly cybersecurity newsletter. Our goal with this newsletter is to bring you some of the latest news in cybersecurity & business. This newsletter will be different from our weekly newsletter, POST. If you would like to see what our weekly newsletter covers, you can review the latest issue and subscribe at https://rts.news.

GALACTIC TRUST

In 2023 we partnerted with Galactic Advisors. Galactic Advisors is a third-party cybersecurity firm that partners with IT providers such as ResTech Solutions and focuses on security from third-party assessments to compliance. As part of this partnership, Galactic Advisors regularly audits our internal systems. In early April 2024 we completed the first stage of our security journey and acheived Trust Level 1.

You can learn more about our Trust Level 1 certification and see our last audit date here.

TECH HUMOR

Johnny thought to himself, I'm not a computer!...

Do you have questions or concerns about your business' cybersecurity posture? Does your business need help with cybersecurity?

CYBERSECURITY NEWS

August 2024

Don’t Text Back to a Pretext!

SMS messages come with convenience (and cyber-risks) of their own, but it’s not just texting that you have to worry about…

It’s pretexting!

RAMming into Computer Issues? What You Need to Know About Random Access Memory

It sounds like a complex technological term, but really, RAM factors into the productivity and cybersecurity of our computers.

It can also be a cybercriminal’s target.

Don’t Fall for the Glimmer: Spot and Avoid Advance Fee Fraud

Think you’ve won a million bucks online? Offered a dream investment with guaranteed returns?

Unfortunately, these are telltale signs of advanced fee fraud.

Is Your QR Code Hacking You?

Did you know that you can be a phishing victim through QR code?!

Learn more about this rising threat and how to stay safe!

Protection Against Account Takeover

Account takeover attacks happen…but it doesn’t have to happen to you!

How can you help keep the confidentiality of the secure data that’s on your accounts and under your care?

What Should You Know About Incident Response?

Whether you work at a large organization or a very small business, cybercriminals target anyone they think is vulnerable! That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place, no matter how tech-savvy you are.

SEE THE LATEST SECURITY POSTS

SELECT BUSINESS & TECH ARTICLES

August 2024

Cybersecurity Crisis Communication: What to Do
Jennifer Gregory, Security Intelligence

Many organizations neglect a crucial aspect of response preparedness: crisis communication. Discover why starting your crisis communication strategy before a cybersecurity incident is essential. Learn how integrating it into your disaster recovery plan or having a standalone approach can make all the difference—consult your trusted managed service provider to help you create this strategy.

How to Reduce Digital Distraction at Work
Jayson DeMers, All Business

Is technology enhancing or diminishing our productivity? Although online statistics reveal that workers are only productive for a few hours during an eight-hour workday, the Internet offers greater information and speed, potentially making those hours more effective than ever. Learn five strategies to harness the benefits of technology and mitigate its downsides.

Is Your Kid Addicted to Their Phone? Here’s How to Set Smart Boundaries
Allie Volpe, Vox

Is your child addicted to their phone? Discover how to introduce technology to your children and set effective boundaries. With mixed research on smartphones' effects, it's essential to set a good example and recognize when smartphone use becomes excessive. Read more to learn how to establish smart boundaries.

What the Jetsons Got Right and Wrong About the Future of Work
Agustin Chevez, The Conversation

Sixty years ago, the animated series "The Jetsons" completed its first and only season, yet it has since become a significant cultural touchstone. Set in 2062, the show targeted children and humorously explored futuristic concepts, rather than providing serious predictions. Learn more about this fascinating cultural artifact that helps us reflect on our present and future expectations.