KRACK Attack – Secure Your Wireless
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a protocol which secures all modern WiFi networks. This month, Belgian researchers Mathy Vanhoef & Frank Piessens of the University of …
Equifax Breach – What to Do
In July 2017 credit reporting giant Equifax suffered a data breach of epic proportions. Data breaches happen every day but usually not on this scale, …
5 Open Source Security Tools You Should Use
Security on your desktop computing devices can be a hairy & unruly beast. It can often require a significant investment on your part to improve …
WannaCry Ransomware – 5 Lessons Learned
Unfortunately malicious software is an everyday occurrence. As of Friday May 12th a massive ransomware attack dubbed WannaCry infected over 230,000 Windows computers in over …
What are Advanced Persistent Threats
APT or Advanced Persistent Threat is a continuous, stealthy and sophisticated process of hacking a particular target until a defined object is achieved. Herein we’ll …
Addressing the Insider Threat
Technology is a powerful tool in assuring the confidentiality, availability and integrity of your critical data – but it is no failsafe. Even the best …
Protecting Against Malicious USB
If you found a random USB device what would you do with it? Would you be curious and plug it into your computer to find …
Average Cost of Data Breach Increases to $4M in 2016
Data breaches are no joke, they bring real risks & serious quantifiable costs. A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive or confidential …
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The HIPAA Audits are Coming
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is gearing up for random audits of healthcare providers and partners. OCR is starting its 2nd phase of …
Defending Your Company From Ransomware
A recent high profile ransomware attacks at Ho11ywood Presbyterian has lessons for organization in healthcare and elsewhere. This organization is but one of the hundreds …
Protect Your Company from Phishing
Phishing attacks are a constant threat to organizations small and large. This post will explore some basic tips (technology and process) to keep you and …
Why Network Monitoring
Would you ever drive blindfolded? Most assuredly not. Unfortunately, many IT organizations are effectively doing this on a daily basis by not implementing network monitoring. …