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New Years Resolutions - Technology Style!

CIO Musings

I've left "Backup your stuff" off the list this year. Security - Let face it folks, it is time to get serious about information security. Remember, the bad guys already have your information, they stole it from someplace else like the federal government, Yahoo, HomeDepot Target or any one of a thousand other places.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

This shows that many modern cyber security challenges are network-agnostic, which means the most popular cyber attack methods typically don’t focus on the network technology the company uses to access the internet. Security vulnerabilities Did you know devices that connect to your business internet can put your entire business at risk?

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO Business Intelligence

In the ever-evolving realm of information security, the principle of Least Privilege stands out as the cornerstone of safeguarding sensitive data. However, this fundamental concept, emphasizing limited access to resources and information, has been progressively overlooked, placing our digital ecosystems at greater risk.

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Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Linux Desktop Security 2017

Galido

Having Linux as your operating system is one of the better decisions you can make concerning your computer’s security. Having this OS on your desktop allows you to relax a little bit when it comes to many forms of security breaches, which would probably inflict serious damage to less security-oriented systems.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Software Vulnerabilities Exploiting software vulnerabilities is one of the most common ways that hackers penetrate systems.

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16 best entry-level IT certifications to launch your career

CIO Business Intelligence

Popular entry-level certification options from CompTIA include: CompTIA A +: Designed for support specialists, field technicians, desktop support analysts, and help desk support; validates your ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with networking, operating systems, mobile devices, and security.

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DCAP Systems: Protecting Your Data with Advanced Technology

SecureWorld News

Huge arrays of unstructured data utilized and modified by many users as well as the ever-growing complexity of attacks, lead to the fact that the usual means of protecting the perimeter of a corporate network no longer meet current information security requirements. Another task of DCAP is the optimization of storage systems.

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