Two-factor (or multi-factor authentication) is a very effective way of providing an additional layer of security for systems and data. It’s relatively trivial these days for attackers to compromise usernames and passwords, and two-factor authentication puts another line of defense […]
Selective two-factor authentication still leaves you vulnerable Read More »
Box already encrypts data in transit and data stored on its servers. That encryption isn’t good enough for some industries or businesses, though. Box owns the encryption keys, so Box can decrypt or access that data. Box removed that hurdle with
BoxEKM gives businesses control over encryption keys Read More »
Most cyber attacks against a corporation aren’t conducted by a nation-state. Most cyber attacks against a corporation don’t seek to literally destroy data and PCs. The recent attack against Sony was not most attacks. I had a chance to talk
CrowdStrike wants to help make sure you’re not the next Sony Read More »
While everyone is worried about North Korea, the NSA, and other external third-party threats, the biggest threat to network resources and sensitive data is still the people you trust most. Employees with access to information pose a significant risk–whether it’s
Limit your exposure to insider threats Read More »
There are a few common threads that seem to exist across the major data breaches of the last couple years. One of those is the fact that the attackers are often accessing the network and stealing gigabytes or terabytes of
Two-factor authentication can prevent most major data breaches Read More »
iOS is more secure than Android in general as a reflection of the underlying cultures. Apple takes a “walled garden”, Apple-knows-best approach that limits the control users have over their devices in favor of both a consistent experience and security,
iOS users more likely than Android users to protect data 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 »
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 »
[inlinetweet prefix=”” tweeter=”” suffix=””][/inlinetweet] The aggressive “monitoring” by the US government is unwelcome in other nations. If foreign companies think that doing business with US companies means subjecting their data to the scrutiny of the US government, they’re likely to
Microsoft and other US businesses suffer thanks to government surveillance Read More »
The Internet-of-Things (IoT) can do a lot of really cool stuff. We’re really only just starting to scratch the surface of the ways technology can simplify our lives, keep us informed, and make things more convenient. All of that comes
Internet-of-Things includes significant security and privacy risks Read More »
