There’s a very common saying which essentially tells you to not fix something which isn’t broken. This is a good mantra which business owners can follow. After all, it works to protect the business from unnecessary costs and downtime. Of course, a business needs to be protected from many different kinds of danger. But if […]
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Facebook can’t keep you safe
Another day, another announcement from Facebook that it has failed to protect your personal information. Were you one of the 50 million (and likely far more, given the company’s graduated disclosure style) users whose accounts were completely exposed by a coding error in play for more than a year? If not, don’t worry — you’ll […]
Device Co-Management with Configuration Manager & Intune
For what feels like forever, the status quo of managing devices in an enterprise network has been to use Active Directory. We’ve all had experience of operating in a domain-joined environment, but let’s briefly recap on some of the main benefits: Computer and user accounts are centrally managed by IT. Group Policies give layered policy […]
BEC is Big Business for Hackers: What makes these attacks so hard to prevent?
For years, one of the most lucrative ways for hackers to generate profits was through ransomware attacks. These instances involve the use of strong encryption to lock victims out of their files and data – attackers then sell the decryption key in exchange for an untraceable Bitcoin ransom payment. Now, however, another highly profitable attack […]
Things got ugly when a Republican strategist accused a former CIA analyst of earning 'more money' with his security clearance
CNN Former CIA analyst Philip Mudd got into a heated argument with Republican strategist Paris Dennard on Friday after Dennard suggested Mudd made “more money” from consulting firms because of his security clearance. “Twenty-five years in the service and this is the s–t I get? Get out,” Mudd said. The debate comes amid President Donald […]
Cyber security and the Internet of Things: Future-proofing IoT security
The Internet of Things is changing the way we live and work. It’s not just industry that will benefit: the IoT is already transforming the way all of us interact with objects in our daily lives. But, the approach to IoT security is currently highly fragmented and in certain instances, non-existent. There is a need […]
AppSec Mistake No. 1: Using Only One Testing Type
We’ve been in the application security business for more than 10 years, and we’ve learned a lot in that time about what works, and what doesn’t. This is the first in a blog series that takes a look at some of the most common mistakes we see that lead to failed AppSec initiatives. Use our […]
Is Your Self Storage Unit Safe?
Self storage units are wonderful for helping you move, holding overstock for your company, or providing an extra, secure space for all the things that don’t quite fit in your home. But, if your local storage facility isn’t secured with a variety of safety features, your precious or expensive items could be at risk of […]
The 5 Smart Password Policies Every Small Business Owner Should Follow
Security should be a top priority for businesses of any size, but especially for those running smaller empires. Don’t assume that hacks are only reserved for larger enterprises. In fact, small business owners are often the most at risk because they have so much else to focus on that they don’t even think twice about […]