The privacy of our data is a topic we should all continually become more familiar and with January 28 being Data Privacy Day, there’s no better time to start then now. First off, there’s a difference between the security of your data and its privacy. Both of these topics play within the same arena and…
DetailsFor as long as I have been a network engineer (almost twenty years), all networks were hierarchical. Most models were three layers deep, but there were four layer networks and collapsed two-layer networks eventually as well. Just like everything else in the data center the network has also evolved. Nowadays the model has evolved to Leaf-Spine.
DetailsI have worked in the cybersecurity space for about 14 years now. I found my way into cybersecurity from being a network engineer who needed to fill a technology gap on my then team – as a security subject matter expert.
I have been approached over the years by folks looking to begin a career in cybersecurity and/or gain a much deeper appreciation of this field. There are many reasons for these inquiries and it’s not necessarily for the paycheck alone. It’s a role that comes with an incredible amount of responsibility and brings immense value to any organization. I know that for myself, helping organizations better secure their business assets, and as such- their overall business, makes me feel a sense of gratitude and accomplishment for my investment in time and experience to learn this craft.
DetailsAs you’ve probably already noticed a few highly dangerous CPU vulnerabilities have been released that effect the CPU at a hardware level. Since this is base off the hardware itself all operating systems (Windows, Linux, Android, macOS) need to protect against it. This means patching their operating systems to mitigate against the threats that the Intel CPU’s have introduced. Now before you run out and grab the latest patch from the OS vendors be warned. There’s a possibility that this could actually cause negative performance on your system and include system crashes.
DetailsThe public cloud market is blowing up. Many IT admins are realizing they don’t have the same visibility into their infrastructure that they once did. The worldwide public cloud services market is projected to grow 18 percent in 2017 to total $248.6 billion according to Gartner. 74% of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) say cloud computing…
DetailsThe end of the year is typically a time when people look back over the past 12 months and speculate what might happen next in certain industries. When focusing on the cybersecurity sector, it’s clear there are numerous fascinating technologies and capabilities in the works. Below, we’ll look at six of the trends most likely…
DetailsAs much as personal identity theft is on the rise, there are also many businesses that fall foul of the same sorts of attacks. These are also on the rise as there are many business security solutions in place that are not up to date or protecting these businesses as much as they think.
DetailsAre you looking to implement a new email system or to migrate from an old version of Exchange to the most current? If so, you may want to look at implementing it in Exchange Online. Exchange online, not to be confused with Office 365, or Microsoft 365, would be the online version of Exchange hosted by Microsoft. Options are always good, and with Exchange Online you have a few. This path may not be the answer for all types of businesses, but it bears looking into.
DetailsMany hackers are opportunistic predators and will slide to the lowest common denominator when preying on their next victims. Over the past year we’ve seen hackers direct their attention to the education sector; particularly K-12. It’s always appalling when children are taken advantage of in any manner and having their data stolen, ransomed, or leaked is no different. These children are the youth of our nation and have no sense of what’s happening to the privacy of their personal data. These breaches could have long term ramifications on children long before they’ve even applied for college or been given a driver’s permit. We live in an age now where hackers will look to disrupt and take advantage of anyone to benefit their own cause. There is no honor among thieves.
DetailsAs organizations flock to new technologies like cloud, mobile, big data and analytics, they increasingly look to software-defined, wide-area networking (SD-WAN) to improve efficiency and productivity. Realizing the full promise of SD-WAN; however, takes a keen understanding of the do’s and don’ts of deployment.
DetailsIn 2017 Hackers abound and we are all aware of it. However be aware that during the holiday season hackers are extra giving…of phishing attempts, malware, and Trojans, which all help them steal from you or your favorite retailer due to our laziness and lack of knowledge. Below are a list of a dirty dozen things to look out for as we enter the holiday shopping season.
DetailsThe definition of Big Data is usually that which refers to the practise of accumulation of extraordinary Big Data from a variety of different sources and then converting that data towards learning new data or towards supply of valuable services.
Big Data has been used by private organizations for a long time. Retailers utilize it to decide client conduct and influence shopping propensities. Insurance agencies depend on Big Data to endeavor to figure out who the most secure drivers and most advantageous individuals are. And a wide range of organizations purchase and pitch this information to each other, trying to dig it for data about their clients that they can use for monetary preferred standpoint.
DetailsAmazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are two of the biggest names in public cloud computing. Which one is right for you? To help you make that decision, let’s talk about what each provider brings to the public cloud table, and key differences between them.
DetailsThe NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre), which completes one year, has made this observation in its first annual review.
The NCSC was launched in October 2016 with an objective to help UK’s “…critical services from cyber attacks, manage major incidents, and improve the underlying security of the UK Internet through technological improvement and advice to citizens and organisations.” The National Cyber Security Centre supports critical organizations, the public sector, industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
DetailsThe Internet powers the United States’ critical infrastructure. Every day, Americans connect to the national grid without realizing it. Consumers use their smartphones, tablets, and computers to conduct online banking or place an online medication order using a medical insurance provider, for example. Similarly, truckers, chemists, politicians, and others all interact with the U.S. critical infrastructure whenever they connect to their companies’ networks.
DetailsWireless is no longer something that we might use while staying in our hotel or sitting in the local coffee shop. Today mobile devices require ubiquitous wireless connectivity. That convenience can make our online experience better and faster. The prevalence of wireless access points everywhere we go has increased revenue for retailers and allowed us…
DetailsHelpful Links: National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Information, events, content, blogs, and infographics Cybersecurity in the Work Place Infographic – Every business faces cybersecurity challenges, no matter the industry or size. Take these steps to proactively protect your customers, employees and intellectual property – and by extension your business’ reputation and success.
DetailsNational Cyber Security Awareness Month week 4 theme is: The Internet Wants You: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity. Considering the cybersecurity skill shortage, (Frost & Sullivan and (ISC)2 found that the global cybersecurity workforce will have more than 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2020) we should be encouraging students to enter into a cybersecurity career. However,…
DetailsWith the increasing exploits and attacks of the past year it’s shown us that security needs to be treated as commodity in an organization. Just as there’s coffee in the break room there should be security in your processes. The culture of security needs to be built into the design process itself and today it’s just as important as both marketing and sales. We’ve seen major breaches occur this year which have destroyed organizations reputations, revenue streams and careers.
DetailsWireless is here to stay and becoming more and more pervasive. Understanding wireless and the risks and vulnerabilities involved with its use are crucial concerns for your organization’s security staff. We have all heard the horror stories associated with a company’s Wi-Fi used to breach their security. The most famous case is the TJ Maxx…
DetailsAs I meet with different customers daily. I like to ask them about their key challenges. The one with the most frequency that I hear over and over is keeping their business going uninterrupted by cyber attacks and other security incidents.
DetailsEvery week it seems like we’re hearing more and more companies are getting hacked. It was a major event in the 2016 US election, and likely will continue to have an influence in the political sphere. Entertainment companies, especially, seem to be the target of hackers who then hold unreleased content for ransom. Cybersecurity services and technology are expanding at blazing speeds, and it’s important for you to keep up with them. Here are a few cybersecurity trends that companies and organizations have had to monitor in 2017.
DetailsIt doesn’t matter if you are a CEO, accountant, or dog trainer – everyone needs to be secure online. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and one of the main goals of the event is for us “security experts” to think of new ways we can educate our family, friends, and peers to be secure online. Even with all the technology available to businesses now, we still find the human element of security to be the weakest link.
DetailsWhen the news that Equifax had a data breach was first to come out, people initially thought that “This is very bad.” In the days since then, the news has not gotten much enhanced. The implications are fundamentally permanent. Since the breach affected 143 million Americans and thousands of Canadians more than half of all the adults who live in the respective countries. But what we need to assume that our most private data is no longer secure.
DetailsYou can’t read anything about online security without noting the problem is getting bigger. Ransomware, open-source threats and black hat actors aren’t terms just for the IT guy anymore–they’re real threats coming at your business from online activity.
DetailsEven though Locky’s operators were silent for some time, there has never been any doubt that they would be back, with a new massively spread spam campaign.
DetailsVirtualized networks and SDN (software-defined network) architectures are “the next big thing,” offering businesses new opportunities to grow and change. They bring together far-flung facilities in a single, secure network and let people from all locations communicate as if they were in the same building. SDNs also create big challenges to IT and cybersecurity teams. Instead of securing one physical data center, they must now secure an increasingly large, complex and distributed network in a virtual environment.
DetailsBy now we’re all probably very aware of the massive Equifax hack that exposed 143 million Americans social security numbers, birth dates, addresses and drivers’ licenses. There was also a small subset of credit cards and personal identifying documents released with limited personal information to an uncertain amount of Canadian and UK citizens being accessed as well.
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