September is Disaster Preparedness Month and October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. We thought we might split the difference and talk about the two together…think, are you prepared for a Cybersecurity Disaster?
These days, data breaches are almost unavoidable.
The concept of the “invisible man” has been written about many times throughout history. Probably the earliest was by Plato in The Ring of Gyges. The story is about a ring that grants its owner the power to become invisible at will. In the story, Plato considers whether an intelligent person would be moral if he did not have to fear being caught and punished.
Well Worth a Read!
In this issue:
When a cyber security researcher stopped the spread of WannaCry, the headlines praised him as a savior. But just a few short months later he was in handcuffs for allegedly creating a piece of malware that steals banking information. Even if he is innocent, it’s important to understand the difference between white hat, black hat […]
When your employees seek your IT security staff’s help to fix their personal computer (PC) problems, it’s often perceived as a productive use of everyone’s time. After all, employees must have working computers and IT professionals are expected to resolve any technology issues.
The owners of growing businesses face a very real challenge where their technology infrastructure is concerned. As your business grows, the IT solutions that once worked so well for you may no longer make sense. Maybe you put a fantastic inventory management system in place that did everything you needed it to do, but that was when YOU had to take care of the inventory.
The WannaCry ransomware, which infected 200,000 business globally and made over $100,000 in ransom payments, is said to be one of the worst cyber attacks in history. However, a new ransomware strain named Nyetya is shaping up to be a more formidable security threat.
Well Worth a Read!
In this issue:
When we write about how antivirus software isn’t enough to keep you safe from malware, it’s not just scare tactics. There are so many ways hackers can break into your system that antivirus solutions will never catch. For a real-world example, look no further than the router exploit kit recently leaked from the CIA. The […]
Like it or not, the world’s biodiversity is diminishing. Fortunately, zoos are playing a greater role in preventing the extinction of species in nature—in effect, they have become firewalls against extinction. Zoos provide naturalistic habitats for animals that give the illusion of open access, but both the animals and the visitors are protected.
