Every industry has its buzzwords and acronyms. When I transitioned from working for the Navy to working in cyber security, I learned that many of the terms I knew meant different things in cyber than they did in DoD. In the state of Kentucky for example, the acronym CVE stands for “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement” which […]
Lincoln College to Close after 157 Years Following Cyber Attack
History is a wonderful teacher. We learn from experiences. Often we learn more from misfortune and hardships than we do from the smooth and steady times.Lincoln College, a historically black college in Illinois, has triumphed over many obstacles in its 157-year history. Founded in 1865 and named after then-president Abraham Lincoln (the only college named […]
We Have Security…Why Do We Need More?
You can never have too much security, but you can have too little! Often, people will tell us that they have an anti-virus or a firewall, so they are fine. This is wrong for two reasons. First, anti-virus and firewalls are not enough. An anti-virus will only stop known viruses. They won’t contain new or […]
On the Road Again
This week we have had the opportunity to do what we love most…hit the road and meet with clients in person. We thought we would share our insights with you.First, no two organizations are exactly alike. Even when we meet with two county governments in the same part of the state and next to each […]
Why Is Security Training So Important?
Cyber Security training remains the MOST cost-effective thing an organization of any size can do to protect themselves against cyber attacks. Here are some key numbers to put things in perspective. The last stat is the most important…because this is the one you have control over. By providing security training to your staff, you can […]