THE ESSENTIALS

The ZDNet article reminds us of the importance of enabling the firewall and stealth mode on Macs. I've been doing that for a long time. What about you? In business, it's a constant balancing act between protection and agility: The Firewall (Blocking in the office): It filters incoming access. "Plug & Play" is a thing of the past; you must manually approve each new tool or network printer or risk being blocked. Stealth Mode (ideal for travel): It ignores diagnostic pings. A ha

This is a real-life case that I will detail during my next training session at the Community of Municipalities of the Cantilienne Area . Among many other cyber traps specifically targeting the leaders of very small and small businesses, we will see how to avoid this kind of catastrophic scenario. The story? An emergency call received less than a month ago from the manager of a premium tourist accommodation. With one click, his clients were being redirected to a foreign phar

According to the latest study published by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr : 📊 16% of very small and small businesses have suffered a cyberattack this year. 🔍 44% feel highly exposed. 🛡️ 58% believe they are well protected (+20 points in one year). 🔐 51% have a password policy. 📲 26% use two-factor authentication. 🚨 24% have a response plan. ⚠️ 80% do not feel truly ready to face it. Thanks to Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr for this useful and factual reminder. The figures are

But did you know that ⚠️ 80% of security breaches and performance losses come from poor maintenance hygiene? Many leaders and entrepreneurs launch their website, then… ⏳ stop updating it. Result : ➡️ 💀 Hacking risks ➡️ 🐢 Degraded user experience (outdated plugins, slowness, bugs 🐞) ➡️ 👻 Loss of visibility (SEO penalized by Google if the site is not optimized 🔍) ➡️ 😬 Unprofessional image (outdated design = lack of credibility 🎨) Here is the essential checklist for

It's a fact: today, if your IT system doesn't meet strict security criteria, you could simply be deemed "uninsurable for cyber risks." This raises two crucial questions: 1️⃣ What is the maturity level of your IT security? A cyber insurance application can become an unofficial audit of your system. Insurers require robust security measures before agreeing to cover risks. If you are uninsurable, it reveals weaknesses that can expose you to enormous risks. 2️⃣ Is your company re

Microsoft announces the integration of Copilot AI into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, even for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions. These tools promise to assist with document creation, data analysis, and email management. However, this new feature comes with a significant price increase. ❌ +43% for Microsoft 365 Personal ❌ +30% for Microsoft 365 Family 💡 My perspective as a CIO: A false good deal for SMEs. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SM

🔎 In a magnificent location at At Moulin d'Orgemont , with a breathtaking view of Paris and La Défense, we discussed the prospects and challenges of starting businesses. Jocelyne GANTOIS President, and Cyril BARABAN Managing Director of Initiactive and shared their vision: to succeed, we must have confidence in our economy and confidence in our ability to undertake projects while respecting the values of #proximity , #initiative and #solidarity