There are many variations on the theme that one can not address or resolve a problem until one first recognizes that the problem exists. When it comes to network and data security, and the ability to defend against data breaches, […]
IT pros still seem to think data breaches only happen to others Read More »
I am a huge fan of technology, and all of the ways it makes life simpler. I appreciate being able to view my home security cameras from a smartphone app, or ask my smartphone to read my text messages to
Security is imperative for Internet-of-Things and connected technologies Read More »
How prepared is your organization in the event of a massive data breach? It might mean a lot to your company’s bottom line to put a plan in place now. A Ponemon Institute survey found that the cost per breached
How preparing for a data breach can reduce remediation costs Read More »
Two is better than one in most cases. A lock and a deadbolt offer better protection for the front door of your home. A seatbelt and an airbag provide better protection in the case of a car accident. And, when
FIDO Alliance and U2F may succeed in making two-factor authentication mainstream Read More »
Stay calm and Internet. The POODLE vulnerability is serious, but it is a vulnerability in an outdated protocol that shouldn’t even be in use today, and there are mitigating circumstances that make it more challenging for attackers to use POODLE
Stop the POODLE panic Read More »
A new cyber espionage threat dubbed “Sandworm” was revealed today. It exploits a zero day flaw that exists in all supported versions of the Windows operating system, and has apparently been active since 2009. That was FIVE years ago. That’s
You still need to start with the security best practices Read More »
It would be much more convenient if you could just walk into your house, or get into your car without having to first unlock the door. It would be more convenient if you could just walk from the front of
Choose security over convenience for authentication Read More »
Immediately after 9/11, the U.S. Congress cobbled together a bill called the USA Patriot Act, a grab bag of goodies the intelligence community had long craved. The intent was to remove limits in the gathering and use of intelligence on
What we really lost after 9/11 Read More »
It’s easy to be jaded and cynical these days when it comes to data breaches, and protecting your identity and sensitive financial information. Target, Home Depot, UPS, and Dairy Queen are just four of the more high-profile data breaches in
Apple Pay could end data breach merry-go-round Read More »
Who is responsible for securing your online financial activities, and protecting your data? Is it the online retailer or financial institution, or is it you? Perhaps a little of both? A new survey from Kaspersky Lab found that concerns are
Consumer confidence declining for online financial activities Read More »
