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Tag: cyber security
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9 Technology Trends Shaping the Digital Workplace in 2018
These digital workplace technology trends took root in 2017, but we can expect to see more of them in 2018.
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'Unprecedented' Petya Cyber Attack Follows in WannaCry's Footsteps
A cyber attack dubbed “Petya” took root in Ukraine on Tuesday and is spreading across the world in what appears to be a repeat of the recent WannaCry malware attack — but “without the kill switch that saved us last time,” New York City-based cyber security firm Carbon Dynamics told
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It's National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are You Protecting Your Data?
Before the month of October ends, let's take a moment to acknowledge National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It's arguably the most important and least understood awareness months out there.
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Risk Is Not an Island
Risk does not exist in a vacuum. Considering it as such is a sure path to poor performance. A Governance Model for Risk ...
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Is Information Security Asleep at the Wheel?
If people think they have effective cyber security, they are almost certainly mistaken. Sobering Numbers Let’s look at the results of Protiviti’s 2015 IT Security and Privacy Program. The summary offers four “key findings,” but I found other content far more important.
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We've Seen the Face of the Modern Data Breach, And It's Us
Let’s start with a tired metaphor: "Storing crown jewels outside of castle walls." So, if Information Security is like medieval Europe, then companies are the feudal lords who spend their money building really strong walls to keep enemies at bay.
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What a Bad Day for Technology!
Most of us panic when the lights go off. God help us when we lose our Internet connection.
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Part II: Assessing Risks of Cyber Attacks
If the cyber attack on the US federal government doesn’t get you concerned about enterprise security it should. Yesterday, we began a discussion on security for enterprises in light of the 4 million personnel records exposed earlier this month. Cyber attackers targeted the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and may
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Who Is Your Weakest Link? The Risks of Cloud Partners
Think your organization is safe if it minds its own security? Think again. You’ve also got to worry about security at all those companies you associate with, from suppliers and consulting firms to PR agencies, systems integrators, event planners and even heating and cooling vendors.
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We're All In This Together: Share Your Cybercrime Stories
What's the best defense against cybercrime? Surprisingly, it might be a big mouth. Sharing information about threats and risks is quickly becoming the expected starting point for any credible defense. And as proof, you need look not further than recent examples in the public, private and non-profit sector.
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Fed Cybersecurity Summit: Assessing Risks, Looking for Solutions
Here’s something to think about the next time your team crafts an email marketing message. "About two thirds of cyber attacks start with an email," said Patrick Peterson, founder and CEO of San Mateo, Calif.-based Agari, a security solutions provider.
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Discussion Point: Security Experts Respond to the State of the Union Address
Cybersecurity wasn't even the stuff of dreams when George Washington delivered the first State of the Union message to Congress on Jan. 8, 1790. But fast forward to 2015 and there it was, playing a prominent role in Barack Obama's annual address to the nation.
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The State of Information and Cyber Security
Similarly, an organization needs to be able to detect attacks, especially attacks using a new method, if it is to respond, limit the damage and harden its defenses. Few organizations can do all of this with only internal resources.
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Discussion Point: Is the Cloud Really Secure?
Cloud computing is on the rise, but with it comes new fears about data security. Cybercriminals are always looking for an in, so cloud services constantly need to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities. Nothing has driven that point home more than a flurry of recent high-profile breaches.
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