Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 24, 2017
New research from a group of universities found that specific video and computer vision algorithm software can unlock an Android Pattern Lock in five attempts.
The Falcon's View
JANUARY 26, 2017
From my NCS blog post : Despite the rapid growth of DevOps practices throughout various industries, there still seems to be a fair amount of trepidation, particularly among security practitioners and auditors. One of the first concerns that pops up is a blurted out "You can't do DevOps here! It violates separation of duties!" Interestingly, this assertion is generally incorrect and derives from a general misunderstanding about DevOps, automation, and the continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD)
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Spinone
JANUARY 25, 2017
Have you ever worked on a production facility? If you have than you know that there is a strict dress code. If not, then let me give you a little sneak peak. You need to wear specific black shoes that weigh a lot and by the end of the day you feel like you have been working out. You need to wear protection glasses, cover your head with a helmet and, most likely, use earplugs.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 27, 2017
Network or systems administrators must conduct pen testing to discover any possible security weaknesses. Find out why Zarp is a very powerful pen-testing tool to have at your disposal.
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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
JANUARY 23, 2017
Deception technology, derived from military and intelligence agencies, is a method of planting decoy endpoints to confuse and slow down attackers. Then you can turn the tables in your favor.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2017
A recently discovered bug affecting cloud company Dropbox resulted in data that was supposedly deleted years ago being restored back to user accounts.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 23, 2017
Penetration testing is essential for knowing where your network and systems are weak. Jack Wallen says the right tool for that task is the Debian-based Cyborg Essentials.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 23, 2017
If you use a Microsoft account for work, school, or for Xbox Live this extra layer of security is a must-have. Added bonus: It's super simple to activate.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 26, 2017
Apple, General Motors, and Capital One are among the top-rated companies for employee experience with several cybersecurity jobs currently open.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 24, 2017
2016 may go down on record as one of the worst for cybersecurity. Hacks, breaches, and leaks were everywhere in the news. Forrester has a few things for us to remember going forward.
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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
JANUARY 25, 2017
iPhone chosen over a Android handset to be turned into "dual-persona" device that can be used to discuss confidential matters.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 23, 2017
If you want to add an extra layer of protection onto your virtual machines and you're using VirtualBox, encrypting those VMs is very simple. Here's how.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2017
Do you use Twitter personally or professionally? Then you need to enable two-factor authentication to truly secure your tweets.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 23, 2017
Open source may help to make software popular, but it is not making it less secure. Here's why.
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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
JANUARY 26, 2017
A recent New York Times report claims that US President Donald Trump is still using his old Samsung Galaxy phone, despite previous reports that he gave it up in favor of a secured device.
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