Top 5 Cyber Security Threats of 2020 The year 2020 will go down in history as the year the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in large numbers of hospitalizations and deaths. The pandemic also had a major impact on computer networks and computer systems as many businesses implemented telework solutions. The overall…
DetailsWatchguard Firewalls Review If you thought of your business computing network as a front door to your house, it is easy to understand why you would want to secure that network with a firewall similar to the lock on your front door. The door lock allows you to open the door for those you want…
DetailsOrganizational Culture – Is it really that important? Organizational Culture Organizational culture refers to an organization’s expectations, experiences, overall philosophy, as well as the values that guide employee behavior, and is expressed in member self-image, inner workings, interactions with the outside world, and future expectations. Culture is based on shared attitudes, beliefs, customs, and written…
DetailsQuantum Computing – Is it the future? Quantum computing is an emerging technology that is poised to have a tremendous impact on many sectors of the economy including cyber security. To define it loosely, quantum mechanics is the study of things that are either really small (subatomic particles), really cold (zero or sub-zero temperature particles),…
Details5 Major Areas of Business Continuity Planning Business continuity planning can be a major part of a business depending on what kind of business it is. While all businesses should consider it, some business rely on it for their very survival. For example companies like Microsoft, Google and Apple have systems that need to remain…
DetailsWhich Web Browser Should You Use? People jump online and use the internet every minute of the day, but I’ve found that many people do not actually realize which web browser they are using, the fact that there are more than one available to use, and what the advantages and disadvantages of each may be.…
DetailsVPN vs. Cloud-based Technologies for Remote Users VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. For years and even today in July of 2018, it is the underlying technology that allows remote users to connect back to their company networks to access resources necessary to perform their duties. Services like file share drives, internally hosted websites and…
DetailsAs described by Mr. Lenny Zeltser, malware analysis can occur in 4 distinct phases. These steps and methods are listed in order from easiest to hardest. They are: Fully Automated Analysis Static Properties Analysis Interactive Behavior Analysis Manual Code Reversing Fully automated analysis involve the use of tools that scan files and produce reports on…
DetailsSSL stands for secure sockets layer. An SSL Certificate is a small data file that enables the creation a secure connection between a website and its visitors in order to ensure the privacy and security of all information shared. The main function of SSL certification is to ensure data encryption that is helpful in creating…
DetailsData Breaches What is a data breach? Generally, a data breach is a security incident where digital information is accessed or taken in an unauthorized manner. Enterprise risk management explains that there are five types of data breaches: Malware Phishing Password Attacks Ransomware and Denial-of-Service Malware is software whose purpose is to harm a device…
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