IC University Blog

Understanding the Scope of Cybercrime

Posted by Thaddeus Evans on Mar 28, 2024 11:27:04 AM

Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of illicit activities performed through digital channels, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, and financial fraud. These threats pose significant risks to community banks, threatening the security of customer data, financial assets, and the trust of the communities they serve.

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Topics: cyber resiliency, Security, cybersecurity, Community Banking, Regulatory Compliance, Zero Trust, Employee Training, Cyberattacks

Creating a Positive Cybersecurity Culture

Posted by Julia Curtis on Mar 7, 2024 4:21:16 PM

A positive cybersecurity culture empowers organizations to build robust defenses against cyber threats that extend past security tools and into the everyday lives of their workforce. Organizations that foster a culture where individuals actively engage in protecting the organization against potential threats can see a significant reduction in the recovery time of a cyber attack and even the overall likelihood of a successful cyber attack.

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Topics: cybersecurity, Phishing, Employee Training, Security Training

Ironcore Announces Commitment to Growing Global Cybersecurity Success during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

Posted by Thaddeus Evans on Oct 2, 2023 11:44:59 AM

(Onalaska, WI) October 1, 2023 - Ironcore, Inc. today announced its commitment to cybersecurity education by participating in the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals committed to educating others on online safety.

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Topics: Security, cybersecurity, CISA, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Secure Our World

Zero Trust Awareness: Endpoints

Posted by Julia Curtis on Jul 12, 2023 3:28:49 PM

Welcome to the third session of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series, Zero Trust – Endpoints.

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Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Endpoints

Ironcore, Inc. and Beauceron Security Announce One-of-a-Kind Partnership

Posted by Julia Curtis on Jun 14, 2023 3:30:01 PM

(Onalaska, WI) June 14, 2023 - Ironcore, Inc., a provider of security, technology, and private cloud solutions for financial institutions, has partnered with Beauceron Security, a fast-growing B2B cybersecurity company that helps organizations of all sizes reduce the human aspects of cyber risk.

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Topics: cybersecurity, Community Banking, Employee Training, Press Release, Beauceron, Security Training

Zero Trust Awareness: Identity

Posted by Julia Curtis on Apr 24, 2023 10:51:37 AM

Welcome to the second session of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series, Zero Trust – Identity. 

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Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Identity

Zero Trust Awareness: Data

Posted by Julia Curtis on Mar 9, 2023 10:15:00 AM

Welcome to the first installment of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series; Zero Trust – Data!

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Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Data, Data Classification

Introducing Our Zero Trust Series

Posted by Julia Curtis on Jan 31, 2023 2:58:49 PM

You may have heard the phrase, “Zero Trust Cyber Security” recently.  However, most people outside of cyber security professionals, don’t really understand what this means.  Ironcore would like to help change that. 

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Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust

Watch Out For That Phish!

Posted by Thaddeus Evans on Oct 17, 2022 10:52:55 AM

Protect Your Personal Information

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Topics: cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, See yourself in cyber, Phishing

Cybercrime Happens Way More Than You Think

Posted by Thaddeus Evans on Oct 3, 2022 12:51:44 PM

Large-scale cyberattacks make the news, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Cybercrime is on the rise, and most attacks go unreported. The University of Maryland found that there is an average of 2,244 cyberattacks per day, which is one every 36 seconds. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) reported that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) are being targeted at an increased rate. Even 43% of SMB lacks a cybersecurity defense plan. The US Federal Trade Commission, in a recent 6-month period, had seen over 128,000 phone-based fraud scams that cost victims a whopping $108 Million – that’s only half a year! We often assume cybercrime only happens to someone else, but hackers know the easiest way to get to your organization’s information is through YOU!

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Topics: cybersecurity, CISA, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, See yourself in cyber