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Cybersecurity has become a critical topic to PMMI members and the packaging industry in today’s business environment.

As a result, PMMI has created CyberHealth, to assist you with your cybersecurity needs and keep you up to date on current business practices, key trends, and imminent threats. Check this page often as we will be updating the information and resources on a regular basis.

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Business E-mail Compromise: What it is and how to avoid it

February 27, 2023

Business email compromise (BEC) is a type of online scam where a cybercriminal tricks a company or its employees into transferring money or sensitive information to the fraudster's account. BEC attacks can be very convincing, as the fraudsters often spend time researching their targets, and they may use language and tactics that make the emails seem legitimate. These types of attacks can cause significant financial losses for businesses and individuals, so it's important to be cautious when receiving any email that requires you to provide sensitive information or perform financial transactions.

A Great Time to Catch up on Patches

December 21, 2022

Recently there have been a number of critical and zero-day vulnerabilities that have been announced in the news across several platforms. Whether for personal or business use, Apple or Microsoft, or for servers, laptop, mobile devices, or HMIs; this is a great time of year to check for updates and apply any open patches or hotfixes for known vulnerabilities. 

Do I Need An Incident Management Process?

December 9, 2022

Does your organization have a defined incident management or problem management process? If not, it may be a good idea to spend some time formally defining your incident management process and plan for how your technology and cybersecurity teams respond to incidents. 

[Attention IT Departments] Federal Cybersecurity Advisory Issued

November 22, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding cyber threats from ransomware.

Geofencing - what is it and why should you consider using it?

November 9, 2022

A geofence is a type of virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area. Geofencing has many uses that can vary widely, from smart devices and appliances to marketing / audience engagement to security and human resources. 

PACK EXPO International Cybersecurity Briefing

October 12, 2022

Heading to PACK EXPO International in a few weeks? You’ll want to keep the following in mind to ensure a safe and secure experience while at the show.

Wireless Security – What do I need?

September 30, 2022

There are varying levels of wireless security that you can employ on your Wi-Fi networks ranging from completely open to tightly secured. Here is a look at the various security protocols you should consider employing on your wireless networks.

CIS Version 8 of the Critical Internet Security Controls

September 15, 2022

In May of 2021, the Center for Internet Security released version 8 of their Critical Security Controls framework. With this major version update came a number of additions to keep up with the evolution of cyber threats and changing uses of technology that need to be considered for security. 

Anti-Malware Tools - What's the difference and why do I need one?

September 6, 2022

Antivirus and anti-malware tools have come a long way in the past several years. These tools originally functioned by simply scanning your computer for infected files, and eventually evolved to become more proactive by scanning downloaded files and inbound e-mails as they were downloaded to your computer. Today these tools are better known as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and they are far more sophisticated than simple file scanning. 

Network Security – Where do I begin?

August 8, 2022

It’s a safe bet that most computer networks have some basic security mechanisms in place such as firewalls or passwords on wireless networks. Unfortunately maintaining basic network security isn’t enough anymore to protect your company from potential cyberattacks. Network security can also get complex and expensive quickly. So what security mechanisms should you begin with if you haven’t already?