CRI Blog

Stop Spreading “Hacklore”: What Small Businesses Should Really Do to Stay Secure

There is no shortage of cybersecurity advice for small and medium-sized businesses. Much of it is practical and easy to understand, even without a technical background. But some long-standing recommendations have not kept...

CRI Cyber Coach Profile: Christopher Cruz

When a small water authority in Virginia struggled to turn its cybersecurity plans into action, Christopher Cruz stepped in. As a newly certified Cyber Coach with the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI), Cruz helped the organization...

Back to School, Ready for Cyber Threats

A Message from the Cyber Readiness Institute and the National Student Clearinghouse As colleges and universities welcome students back for a new academic year, the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) and the National Student...

New and Improved: The Updated Cyber Readiness Playbook Is Here

At the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI), we’re committed to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to build strong, practical cyber ready foundations. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the launch of our...

Cyber Readiness Institute and Lanaco to Launch Cybersecurity Readiness Program for SMBs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cyber Readiness Institute and Lanaco to Launch Cybersecurity Readiness Program for SMBs in Bosnia and Herzegovina NEW YORK, June 5 — The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) and Lanaco are pleased to announce the signing of...

Cyber Readiness Institute’s new leader focuses on human factors of security

Case Study: East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Strengthens Cyber Readiness through CRI Water Utility Program

U.S. States Must Improve Their Cybersecurity

As the U.S. government shifts cybersecurity responsibilities to state and local governments, here are ten steps officials can take to quickly improve the cyber readiness of their public and private institutions. By Sasha...

“5 for ‘25”:
CYBER READINESS INSTITUTE SHARES TOP NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES

December 17, 2024 – NEW YORK, NY — Entering 2025, millions of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are setting New Year’s resolutions to improve their operations, grow their customer bases, and achieve financial...

Building Cyber Resilience: Key Takeaways from Phase 1 of the Water Utilities Pilot and the Roadmap for Phase 2

For small and medium-sized water and wastewater utilities, addressing cybersecurity issues is a significant challenge. Recognizing this, the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI), Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and...