Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft made some big changes to how SMB shares work on Windows machines. To provide enhanced security, these shares now require SMB signing and for most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about tech that impacts my small business - and yours. Yes, these are busy (and scary) times in the security industry. And ...

Understanding the True Cost of Downtime: Insights from the Calyptix/ITIC 2024 SMB and Cost of Hourly Downtime Survey Results, featuring experts Laura DiDio and Greg Goodall. Joint Calyptix and ITIC ...

The prevalence of cyberattacks continues to rise, with our telemetry showing a 13% increase in cyberthreat detections in 2022 year-on-year. While the news tends to feature breaches involving major ...

The stampede from offices to working from home has strained IT security teams to their limits. As a result, SMBs find they need to get more bang for fewer bucks to fight off cybersecurity threats.

Security firm Cylance has reportedly uncovered a Windows security issue that could lead to attackers stealing user credentials. The flaw, which the Irvine, Calif.-based security company calls ...

You can set the SMB signing status via Group Policy; it’s under Computer Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, and Security Option. Look for policies named “Microsoft ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Fortinet has taken a bold step forward by partnering with D&H ...

Many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) don't believe that a hacker would target their enterprise. Although it's true that many attacks are planned to vandalize highly visible Web sites, any ...

HAMILTON, New Zealand—Global security provider Gallagher has announced the latest in a string of continuous enhancements to its cloud-based security solution Gallagher SMB – the power to instantly ...

I have worked in a few SMB environments in my career, and I have found that they generally don’t focus enough time, energy, and money on IT, much less security. It really depends on the business and ...