Quantum 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…
DetailsIndustrial Automation Automation is defined as the process where actions are performed by computers without human assistance. It has become a more and more salient issue over the last decade as the speed at which technology is advancing has only continued to increase. Artificial intelligence and the goal of computer scientists to create intelligent machines…
DetailsSelf-Driving Trucks Coming Soon? Do we need humans to drive or could a computer do better? Look no farther than self-driving trucks. We will probably find out in the next few years, because multiple companies are now testing self-driving trucks. Although many of the technical problems are still unresolved, proponents claim that self-driving trucks will…
DetailsLoyphish – Malicious Software PWS:HTML/Loyphish.G, more commonly referred to as Loyphish, is a type of attack that involves visiting a phishing page, which is a malicious webpage used to steal your login credentials. It belongs to be a member of the PWS:HTML/Phish family. In most cases it disguises itself as a legitimate banking webpage and attempts…
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