We hear the term “critical infrastructure” used so much that it almost has no meaning anymore. We often hear about the need to fund improvements to our infrastructure. But what does that mean, really? DHS defines 16 areas or sectors that comprise our critical infrastructure. That is, those sectors which, if impacted in some way, […]
REVIEW: Protecting Our Future: Educating a Cybersecurity Workforce
Cybersecurity is for everyone! We cannot assume that the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the IT guy or the IT help desk will keep us safe from cyber attacks on our businesses or organizations. Rather, security is the responsibility of everyone. In order to better prepare our organizations for success, we must integrate security protocols […]
TIP: Device Updates and Why is Matters NOW!
You may often hear us talk about updating your devices. But do you know why you should do device updates and how? As vulnerabilities are discovered, software developers will push out patches or updates that, when installed, will fix those vulnerabilities (i.e., patch the holes). However, it is up to you, the user, to install […]
Cyber Insurance is Not a Luxury – It’s also NOT a Solution
Many security experts recommend that organizations obtain cyber insurance. However, these same organizations often do not fully understand cyber insurance or its workings. Just like health insurance cannot keep you from getting sick, or car insurance keeps you from having an accident, cyber insurance cannot keep you from becoming the victim of a cyber attack. […]
The Internet of Things a Book Review MIT Press Essential Knowledge
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already a reality in our daily lives. Every day, it seems that more and more aspects of our daily lives are being automated through technology. Remember watching “The Jetsons” and being envious of all the cool technology they had? We may not be living in houses in the air […]
Doxing Tips to Protect Yourself from this Nightmare
Doxing is one of those newer terms that have evolved with the information age. It comes from a combination of the words “dropping” and “documents” (or “docs” for short), meaning to release information about someone. Basically, it’s just another form of cyber crime. Doxing is something that can affect anyone due to the ease of […]