Vulnerability management and your business
6
AUG 2018
'Security'
Vulnerability management and your business
There is no such thing as a foolproof data security plan. Whether you're talking about your software security, the physical security of your building, or your staff's resistance to scams and...
Getting serious about security? Think about C.I.A (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability)
31
JAN 2018
'Security'
Getting serious about security? Think about C.I.A (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability)
While the term "CIA Triad” sounds like the title of some pulpy novel you'd pick up in an airport book store, the reality couldn't be further from the truth. The CIA Triad is a well-known...
What is a DDoS attack (and what can we do about them)?
17
JAN 2018
'Security'
What is a DDoS attack (and what can we do about them)?
While ransomware is on the rise, the number one cyber security attack is still the humble "distributed denial of service” attack, better known as a DDoS. At it's core, a...
Today's script kiddie pays a subscription fee
13
DEC 2017
'Security'
Today's script kiddie pays a subscription fee
2017 has been a rough year for ransomware. A rash of major attacks have grabbed headlines, shut down businesses, and wreaked havoc throughout the world brining ransomware front and center as the...
What a one man cyber attack that targeted 4000 companies can teach us about cyber security
29
NOV 2017
'Security'
What a one man cyber attack that targeted 4000 companies can teach us about cyber security
If I described a hacking operation that targeted over 4000 separate companies and successfully infiltrated several high-profile international firms to you, what would you picture? What would the...
What to do when you've been hacked
28
JUN 2017
'Security'
What to do when you've been hacked
Uh oh. You clicked on a email attachment a little too fast and now things seem funky with your computer. Maybe a new toolbar has popped up on your browser. Maybe you can hear your computer fans...
Privacy in an age of open source intelligence
14
JUN 2017
'Security'
Privacy in an age of open source intelligence
If you follow security or tech news, you might have heard about a site called Family Tree Now making a stir a few months ago. As far as businesses go, Family Tree Now is hardly unique or...
Business security should focus on reporting, not perfection
31
MAY 2017
'Security'
Business security should focus on reporting, not perfection
More and more businesses are becoming aware of the threat phishing emails present to their networks. That's the good news. The bad news is, many of them are responding in the wrong ways....
What we can learn from Wanna Cry
19
MAY 2017
'Security'
What we can learn from Wanna Cry
On May 12th, the phrase "Wanna Cry” suddenly became used for a lot more than describing our reactions to adorable videos of kittens. Wanna Cry, also known as WannaCrypt, is a ransomware strain...