Rev. Garrick Sinclair Beckett’s Post

Hurricane Season is right around the corner. While businesses spend significant resources annually to ensure they have disaster mitigation plans, they spend little to no time preparing or defending against a cyber intrusion- yet the financial and reputational cost is significantly higher, as is the likelihood of becoming a victim. Forbes published a great article highlighting the similarities in 2023- Hurricane Season And Cybersecurity Have More In Common Than You Think https://lnkd.in/exUDqxMc

(CISA) As the hurricane clean-up continues, CISA’s warning about hurricane scams is still be an awareness point. 🔹 CISA urges users to remain on alert for potential malicious cyber activity. Fraudulent emails and social media messages—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. 🔹 Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events. #CISA #Buckler #hurricane #scams #cybersecurityawareness https://lnkd.in/dNK8RHMH

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫? As Hurricane Milton threatens our communities, many businesses are facing significant challenges and potential data loss. Can you afford to wait until it's too late? ⚠️ Now is the time to act! Don’t wait for disaster to strike—invest in cybersecurity insurance to protect your assets. Learn more in our latest blog! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKZvj38Z #AlternisIT #SanFrancisco #LosAngeles #HurricaneMilton #DisasterRecovery #CyberInsurance #ProtectYourBusiness

As hurricanes and other natural disasters occur, CISA urges individuals to remain on alert for potential malicious cyber activity. Fraudulent emails and social media messages—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events. #phishingscams #disasterrecovery #ITeckSolutions https://lnkd.in/e9E6C2Tu

With the rise of AI-generated deepfakes during hurricane season, it’s more important than ever to verify the authenticity of the content you encounter online. Here are some tips to help you stay informed and avoid spreading misinformation: Check the Source: Ensure the information comes from a reputable and reliable source. Look for Verification: Cross-check with official news outlets or government agencies. Be Skeptical of Sensational Content: If it seems too dramatic or unrealistic, it might be fake. Educate Others: Share these tips with your network to help combat the spread of false information. Stay safe and informed! 🌐 #CyberSecurity #Deepfakes #Misinformation #StaySafe

https://lnkd.in/dNfCFpQV With Hurricane Helene and other recent storms hitting Florida, cybercriminals are exploiting disaster relief efforts. Scammers are posing as FEMA, launching phishing attacks, and distributing malware disguised as FEMA documents. These schemes aim to steal personal info and disaster relief funds from vulnerable individuals and organizations. Stay alert, verify sources, and protect your data during recovery efforts! Read more here.

So With hurricane Beryl hitting, I am wondering what is your plan in the realm of cybersecurity to deal with such an event? I know it falls more into the physical side of security and disaster response, but considering my background is from the perspective of a first responder and the fact that I have people on here in both worlds let start a conversation. My public safety folk please feel free to comment on how you approach resilience and recover in a disaster and cybersecurity folks you do the same. Why? Because I think both groups can learn from each other and also find common ground.

Public Service Announcement: CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams As Hurricane Helene approaches, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges people to remain on alert for potential malicious cyber activity. Fraudulent emails and social media messages—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events. Personally, I pray God's blessing everyone who is or will be affected by the Hurricane Helene. Peace be with you. https://lnkd.in/gRQERtY2

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫? As Hurricane Milton threatens our communities, many businesses are facing significant challenges and potential data loss. Can you afford to wait until it's too late? ⚠️ Now is the time to act! Don’t wait for disaster to strike—invest in cybersecurity insurance to protect your assets. Learn more in our latest blog! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYtFptYF #MidwestDataCenter #RockPort #Maryville #StJoseph #HurricaneMilton #DisasterRecovery #CyberInsurance #ProtectYourBusiness

Exercise caution in handling emails with Hurricane Helene-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. Be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events. Fraudulent emails and social media messages, are common after major natural disasters.