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cybersecurity jargon

Decoding the R-words of Cybersecurity Jargon

Cybersecurity Jargon - Tips to consider when investigating "XDR"…
women in technology blog slide

The Alliance of Channel Women: Empowering Women In Tech

*This blog post is a guest contribution by Ostra's…
ransomware

Why SMBs are hot targets for Ransomware (and how to avoid becoming a statistic)

As we come to the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we'd…

Let’s Get Real: Transparency in the Cybersecurity Community 

Over the past couple of years I have spoken with…

Sunsets & Snowdrifts Cybersecurity Podcast: Episode 7 – Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Insights from the Ostra Podcast In…
Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs

10 Tangible Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, small and medium-sized…

Cybersecurity Best Practices: 4 Risky Mistakes to Avoid From a SOC Expert

As a SOC analyst, I am trained to spot the trouble…

Sunsets & Snowdrifts Cybersecurity Podcast: Episode 6 – Looking back on 2024 (so far) and Ahead to 2025

Podcast Summary: Looking Back on 2024, What to Expect in Q4,…
hacks & hops

Cybersecurity Insights: Hacks & Hops Panel Discussion in St. Paul

The recent Hacks & Hops cybersecurity event in St. Paul,…

FTC Safeguards Rule: Essential Guide for Business Compliance

With the updated Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguards Rule…

Ostra Cybersecurity Expands – Hires Jackson Buelow

Jackson Buelow hired as Account Executive to serve Ostra’s…

Ostra Cybersecurity Launches “Truth In Cyber” Initiative 

Ostra Cybersecurity is proud to announce the launch of a new…