The Safety Brief

As businesses adapt to remote and hybrid work, the boundaries between office and home have all but disappeared. This week’s Safety Brief explores the idea that “work-from-anywhere = threats from everywhere.” From unsecured home Wi-Fi networks and personal devices to the explosion of IoT technology in our daily lives, today’s risks extend far beyond the office walls. We’ll discuss why a holistic security approach is critical for SMB...

Your cybersecurity stack is only as strong as its weakest link. In this episode, we’ll explore the essential tools and strategies that form a truly resilient defense, the kind that stops threats before they ever get a foothold. From endpoint security to email protection, we’ll unpack how each layer plays its role, why prevention is key, and how MSPs can make smarter decisions about the tools they choose. Whether you’re building fro...

Email is still the #1 entry point for cyberattacks, and threat actors are only getting smarter. In this week’s Safety Brief, we’ll explore how modern phishing campaigns are bypassing traditional defenses and how preemptive security flips the model from reactive to truly preventative. Whether you're an MSP, business owner, or end user, this episode will help you understand what’s getting through your inbox and how to stop it before ...

Join us for a critical conversation with Rob Boles, Founder and CEO of BLOKWORX, as we dive deep into "EDR Killers"—the sophisticated malicious tools that are systematically dismantling endpoint security defenses before launching devastating attacks. With ransomware surging 126% and these weapons succeeding nearly half the time, Rob breaks down how attackers are weaponizing legitimate security tools, exploiting vulnerable drivers t...

In this episode of the Safety Brief, we dive into the surge of cyberattacks disrupting airlines and the broader transportation sector. From Scattered Spider’s high-profile breaches to ransomware that grounds flights, we unpack who’s behind these attacks, why airlines are such attractive targets, and what ripple effects these incidents have across passengers and global supply chains. We’ll also explore what critical infrastructure l...

This week, we’re excited to be joined by Kelsey, our Partner Success Advocate, as we dive into how we can better support and empower our partners through a security-first approach. With the cybersecurity landscape continuing to evolve, our enablement strategy must equip partners not only with knowledge, but with confidence to lead proactive conversations. We’ll explore what’s working, where gaps may exist, and how we can elevate pa...

In cybersecurity, the most successful outcomes are often invisible—breaches that never occurred, ransomware that never deployed, data that wasn't stolen. This creates a fundamental challenge: how do you demonstrate the value of prevention-focused security investments when the best result is "nothing happened"? In this episode, we'll explore practical frameworks for quantifying the ROI of security prevention, translating technical p...

From screen recording software to AI productivity trackers, today’s surveillance technologies are reshaping how companies monitor their workforce. But where do we draw the line between productivity and privacy? In this episode, we examine the surge in workplace surveillance tools—like keyloggers, webcam monitoring, and behavioral analytics—and explore the security implications, ethical concerns, and best practices for balancing ove...

This week on The Safety Brief, we're calling out the hidden risks of AI meeting notetakers like Otter.ai and Read.ai. What seems like a helpful tool can turn into a security and privacy nightmare — silently latching onto your meetings, hijacking accounts, and creating havoc without clear consent. We'll break down how this happens, why it's dangerous, and most importantly, how to stop it. If you think just clicking "leave meeting" k...

Is your cybersecurity stack a monster of mismatched tools stitched together over time? In this episode, we’re dissecting “Frankenstein Security”—a patchwork of platforms that may look strong but leave dangerous gaps in protection. We’ll break down how this happens, the red flags of tool sprawl, and why more tools don’t always mean more security. From performance drag to operational chaos, we’ll talk about the real risks of an overl...

Quantum computing promises lightning-fast data processing—but it also threatens to break the encryption foundations we rely on. In this episode, we explore how cybersecurity must evolve to keep up with quantum advancements, what businesses need to know now, and how to prepare before it’s too late.

These resources cover different learning styles and technical levels:

1. Government/Official Source: NIST's Post-Quantum Cryptography pro...

Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolution of security measures, the ongoing challenges of system reliability, and how these impact the end-user experience. Our team will dive into the biggest weaknesses in today’s security landscape, the role of user feedback in development, and how companies can balance cutting-edge technology with usability. Plus, we’ll explore emerging trends that industry leaders must prioritize to ...

Cloud outages are more than just downtime—they can expose critical security risks and disrupt business operations. In this episode, we dive into why cloud failures are becoming a growing concern, the security threats they pose, and how businesses can build resilience. Our experts will break down strategies for reducing cloud dependency, the benefits of multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud setups, key security vulnerabilities to watch for, ...

Are firewalls still relevant in modern cybersecurity? Absolutely! In this Safety Brief, we break down: ✅ What firewalls do & why they’re essential 🔥 ✅ Traditional vs. Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFWs) 🔄 ✅ Common firewall misconfigurations & risks 🚨 ✅ How firewalls work with other security layers 🛡️ ✅ Best practices for firewall management 🔍

Learn how BLOKWORX helps businesses stay secure with effective firewall strategies.

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🔐 88% of breaches happen due to human error.

🔑 61% of breaches involve weak or stolen passwords.

⚙️ 25% of security teams will rely on AI-driven automation to improve security by 2026.

Yet, many businesses still struggle with basic cyber hygiene. Password mismanagement, unpatched software, and poor phishing awareness leave organizations wide open to attacks. Join us for this week's Safety Brief as we break down:

✔️ The most common...