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MY TAKE: A path for SMBs to achieve security maturity: start small controlling privileged accounts

The Last Watchdog

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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Investing in People Doesn’t Take AI

Security Boulevard

Decisions made by people powered by artificial intelligence should keep the accountability and responsibility of the organization the same. In 2001, we had the DOT.Com crash. Present day — 2023- The era of cloud technology, MFA, and artificial intelligence, and we still have the same results. Even without a Chief Risk Officer?

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Industrial cybersecurity: know the biases that can derail collaboration between OT and IT

Cisco Security

Industrial cybersecurity requires the same sort of partnership, in this case between the operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) teams. The Wannacry ransomware attack targeted workstations running Windows XP, introduced in 2001. Regularly assess and remediate risks. Stay current on new threats.

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MEET THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2021 (ISC)² GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL AWARD

CyberSecurity Insiders

The recognition is given to individuals whose initiatives have improved the areas of technology, process/policy or workforce and has led to significant developments in the security posture of a department, agency or entire government. in Information Science and Technology (2020). She graduated from West Point with a B.S.

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

So here it is - 10 Personal Financial Lessons for Technology Professionals. For example, the ICT industry (Information, Communication, Technology) was the 5th highest paying with an average salary of $104,874 (dollars are Aussie, take off about 30% for USD). Intro: This Industry Rocks! Banking is below that. Medical even lower.

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Data Encryption for Cloud Backup Security

Spinone

One of the most well-known and secure algorithms is the AES algorithm, which was adopted as the US national encryption standard in 2001 and has a long history of use in data security. However if you choose an unsuitable mode, this could put the security of your data at risk, which may lead to data loss. Amazon S3 guarantees 99.9%

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MY TAKE: The back story on the convergence, continuing evolution of endpoint security

The Last Watchdog

The technology that corrals malicious software circulating through desktop PCs, laptops and mobile devices has evolved into a multi-layered security technology referred to as ‘endpoint security.’. In 1990, Florin and Mariuca Talpes parlayed a $300 stake borrowed from a relative into a company which would become Bitdefender in 2001.

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