Everyone on the internet should follow good data security and privacy practices. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. IT pros aren’t the only people who need to protect their data. If you’re online in any capacity, there are some basic techniques you …
The military has invested significant time and money implementing edge computing on the battlefield. The Army’s efforts to leverage the tactical cloud to process data on the edge gets information into soldiers’ hands more quickly, allowing them to make decisions in near-real time. But …
In government, mobile devices are both embraced and resisted. The mobility and ease of use afforded by smartphones and tablets helps boost worker productivity even as they open doors for hackers. According to research by Wandera, in 2018 there were 455,121 mobile phishing attacks, …
Careful monitoring and attention to endpoints are just two elements of a strong cybersecurity strategy for K-12 districts. Cybersecurity must be a top priority for K-12 schools. Schools need to prioritize thwarting industrious hackers who are intent on getting to the treasure trove of …
There’s a new loo. If you’re a gadget-head, you’ve probably seen more than a few of the bizarre inventions debuted at CES over the years, including the new smart toilets. But, have you seen the connected health-tracking toilets? Yeah, it’s a real thing. They …
Inevitably, at some point in the evolution of your security strategy, you realize you need to put some controls around access. For far too long, organizations have allowed users to remain over-privileged, and with the massive growth in the use of cloud-based services, applications, …
Most of us have no idea if our credentials are out in the wild, for bad actors to take and use for malicious intent. Unfortunately, they often are. Since October 8, 2019, research from SpyCloud—our partner in delivering Identity Monitor—has uncovered over 630 million …
Federal IT pros are having more success tackling cybersecurity challenges within their agencies. However, there’s still much work to be done when it comes to solving the security challenges posed by contractors. According to our Federal Cybersecurity Survey Report from last year, more than …
IoT has the potential to offer state and local municipalities real and tangible benefits for their citizens. The IoT is already powering smart city efforts throughout the country, through things like smart grids, automatic flood detection, and more. The city of Chicago alone has …
If your company hasn’t had a data breach, it’s only a matter of time until it happens. Unless you begin to make a big investment in security, have regular audits and penetration testing, and instill a culture that values customer data, breaches are bound …