So when you call in a cyber security consultant, what do they do? Let’s look at an analogy – your health. When you go to the doctor, they ask you several questions about your medical history, what aches or pains you may have, your family medical history, your activity level, what medications you take, etc. […]
REVIEW: Tribe of Hackers Security Leaders: Tribal Knowledge from the Best in Cybersecurity Leadership
In the “Tribe of Hackers” series, authors Marcus Carey and Jennifer Jin interview 70 cybersecurity professionals to gain their perspectives on the field of cybersecurity. For anyone interested in a career in cyber security or who wants to learn more about this ever-changing, dynamic subject, the insights from these folks is at the same time […]
TIP: Secret accounts that could jeopardize your safety
If you are a business owner or organization manager, you likely have seen people come and go. New people are hired, and others leave or maybe let go. Are the accounts those people had you forgotten about? Those are secret accounts When a new person is hired, one of the first things you do is […]
Odds are you will be hacked. So what next?
“It’s not a matter of if, but when.” How many times have you heard this? Or the line, “There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those who don’t know they’ve been hacked.” It paints a fairly bleak picture. Makes you want to do away with your computers and return to […]
TIP: You Can’t Take Your Online Accounts With You!
When you pass on, what happens to your online accounts? In some cases, nothing. They continue to exist ad infinitum. However, for some, after a period of inactivity, they will automatically be deleted. So what should you do if you don’t want your online accounts deleted or your online purchases (movies, music, books) lost? Facebook […]
Independence Day Holiday – Not So Fast
Well, that certainly did not last long. After a year of pandemic and far-reaching cyber attacks (Solar Winds, Microsoft Exchange, Colonial Pipeline, JBS), everyone was ready for a nice long holiday weekend. Then just like clockwork, another major cyber attack hit the supply chain. This may sound like a lot of techie talk and you […]