Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
Researchers warn that security is historically an afterthought. With everything from thermostats to drones likely belonging to IoT-device swarms in the near future, that's not wise.
NopSec
AUGUST 9, 2017
The “password” is one of those seemingly foolproof ways to protect your online valuables. Like a secret word between you and a trusted friend. It’s meant to be something to keep your business private, and keep nosy friends, co-workers, bosses, and significant others from prying into your business. As it turns it out, they’re the least of your problems (relatively speaking).
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 11, 2017
A new satellite has been able to transmit 'unbreakable' code in an effort to build 'hack-proof' communications, according to Chinese state media.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2017
Like commercial entities, government agencies have a tendency to find their secrets leaked to the dark web. Unfortunately, US government secrets are leaked at a much higher rate.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
Cybersecurity workers face many challenges on the job. Here are 10 bad habits they must avoid in order to be most effective.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
Users get a bad rap for cybersecurity. Find out why making them part of your organization's cybersecurity solution is critical to staying secure.
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2017
Security firm Kaspersky Lab's threat report for Q2 2017 noted that malware disguised as ransomware will likely be a big problem this year, along with attacks targeting energy companies.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2017
Microsoft's Malware Protection Center has spotted new phishing techniques that direct Windows 10 users to fraudulent tech-support sites. Here's how you could be affected.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
University of Washington researchers successfully stored malware in synthetic DNA strands, and used it to gain control of the computer analyzing it.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
The cost of data breaches in the US is on the rise. Wendi Whitmore, of IBM's X-Force Incident Response & Intelligence Services, tells how to reduce the cost of cyber-attacks.
Advertiser: Revenera
In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
The UK government's plans to update its data protection laws could result in fines for companies that neglect to properly secure and manage user data.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
Secure shell can overcome a number of networking deficiencies. Jack Wallen illustrates how you can use SSH port forwarding to create encrypted tunnels for remote and local forwarding.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
It's tough-nearly impossible, in fact-to completely delete yourself from the internet. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson and Brandon Vigliarolo discussed things you can still do to protect yourself.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
Government passwords, email addresses, documents, and other data are easily accessible on the Dark Web. TechRepublic's Brandon Vigliarolo explains a new report that tracks which agencies are most vulnerable.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
Having trouble convincing employees in your organization to use two-factor authentication? Here's a guide on how to break it down in a way that makes sense to the average user.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
The vulnerability in the code for Windows Search was described by researchers at security firm Trend Micro as "by far the most critical bug" addressed in the bundle of almost 50 fixes.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
Bill Burr, who wrote the guidelines for modern password standards, claims that he gave the wrong advice on how people should go about creating passwords.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 7, 2017
New government guidance coming out of the UK will require automobile engineers to make sure their connected and automated vehicles are better protected from hackers.
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
TechRepublic's Alison DeNisco explains what happens when companies and organizations are attacked by ransomware chained to massive denial of service attacks.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2017
From the US Army to the IRS, no one's personal information is safe if this new study is accurate. Find out which 10 US government agencies top a list of darknet presence.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
Some 92% of MSPs now offer cybersecurity services, but a shortage of qualified staff may put customers at risk of ransomware attacks, according to a Kaspersky Lab report.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
TechRepublic's Brandon Vigliarolo explains how to delete your online life, and why social media accounts can present a significant cybersecurity risk.
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
Robert Hannigan, the former head of GCHQ, recently urged parents to let their children spend more time online in order to help the country develop better cyber skills.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
With cyberattacks gaining speed each day, being aware of weaknesses in your company's infrastructure is even more important. Here's why hackers are targeting your companies.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
Exchange accounts utilizing old passwords can cause account lockout headaches. Learn how to track down these accounts to resolve these problems.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
The National Cybersecurity Center helps SMBs, nonprofits, and governments fight cybercrime. Here's how your business can benefit from their tactics.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
The Coco Framework is an open source system that allows businesses to build scalable, secure blockchain networks and better leverage the technology to get work done.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2017
The rise of the Internet of Things and the spread of mobile devices is escalating the challenges in cybersecurity. Be prepared.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2017
A report from F5 labs showed how IoT devices have been targeted through botnets, many from a single hosting provider. Here are the results, and what they mean for the enterprise.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 11, 2017
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis visited Silicon Valley this week, stating his support for a Republican-criticized DoD cybersecurity research unit.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
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