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Cybersecurity for Freelancers
Read more »: Cybersecurity for FreelancersFreelancing offers flexibility, independence, and the ability to work from anywhere. However, it also comes with cybersecurity challenges. Without the protections of a corporate IT department, freelancers are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, including credential theft, phishing attacks, malicious attacks, and data breaches. The good news? A few simple cybersecurity measures can significantly reduce your…
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Mac Device Requirements for ISO 27001 Certification
Read more »: Mac Device Requirements for ISO 27001 CertificationThe ISO/IEC 27001 standard provides organizations of any size and any sector guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system. The official document is available for purchase on the ISO.org website. Since the recommendations are general, there is some room for interpretation. Below is our understanding of the minimum requirements…
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Cybersecurity for Remote Workers
Read more »: Cybersecurity for Remote WorkersRemote work offers flexibility and convenience, but it also brings cybersecurity risks, including increased exposure to cyber threats. Hackers are always looking for easy targets, and unprotected remote workers can expand an organization’s attack surface, leading to credential theft, phishing attacks, and security breaches. The good news? A few relatively simple steps can significantly reduce…
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Pareto Security in 2025: Multi-OS Cybersecurity Compliance
Read more »: Pareto Security in 2025: Multi-OS Cybersecurity ComplianceAs we kick off 2025, we’re excited to share how Pareto Security is evolving. What started in 2021 as a simple macOS security app has grown into something bigger. Shifting Focus to Compliance One of our highlights last year was welcoming Brave browser as one of our enterprise customers looking for device compliance solution. This…
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Netflix Stethoscope deprecation and alternatives
Read more »: Netflix Stethoscope deprecation and alternativesNetflix’s Stethoscope was an open-source project for enhancing endpoint security in a user-focused and non-intrusive manner. It was built by the Netflix Security team and deprecated in 2019 when they pivoted to a browser extension and native helper app. Pareto Security is built on the same concept: a non-intrusive way for your team to understand…
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Send your device’s security status to clients
Read more »: Send your device’s security status to clientsIf you have clients that require high security standards, then they might appreciate a page that displays the status of your Mac’s security configuration. The page shows your Gravatar (if available) name, profile, websites, Mac name, and the status of your security checks. You can try it out by going to the device page. The…
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Cyber Security Checklist for Macs
Read more »: Cyber Security Checklist for MacsIn this topic we’ll cover the basic Mac cyber security checklist. Macs have great security options out-of-box but not all of them are configured.
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Pareto starts strong in 2022
Read more »: Pareto starts strong in 2022A lot has happened since our last blog post! Here’s a quick rundown. New checks We’ve added checks for Software Updates. These track installed apps that could potentially be an attack vector and let you know when they’re outdated. MacOS version check was also added. WiFi check lets you know when your connection is unsecure.…
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All Pareto Security checks are green – now what?
Read more »: All Pareto Security checks are green – now what?So all your Mac devices are now as secure as macOS can make them. Congrats! But now you’re wondering what else you can do. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Password managers If you’re not using a password manager yet, this is the obvious next step. While macOS has Keychain, it’s nowhere…
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Cyber Security Self-Assessment
Read more »: Cyber Security Self-AssessmentProtecting your critical data and information from malicious parties is a key responsibility for business owners. Companies need to budget for cybersecurity and have a rigorous framework in place to assess and address their vulnerabilities. Here’s how a cybersecurity self-assessment for businesses works. What is a Cyber Security Self-Assessment? A self-assessment covers your organizational infrastructure,…