Security

Data Security and Privacy Techniques for Everyone

06/17/20 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 prote…

Four Strategies for Securing the Tactical Edge

06/09/20 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 t…

Ideas for Combatting DoD Mobile Security Threats

06/02/20 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…

Improving Cybersecurity Starts at the Endpoints

05/26/20 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 sc…

IoT and Privacy: The Connected Toilet Strikes Again

05/18/20 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. …

3 Reasons You Should Start With Access Rights Management Over Access Management

05/13/20 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…

Breach Data Trends: October 2019 to March 2020

05/06/20 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, …

Solving the Contractor Breach Challenge

05/05/20 According to our Federal Cybersecurity Survey Report from last year, more than half of federal IT pros surveyed say IT security risks are greater with contractors than wit…

Securing a Tide of the Internet of Things

04/21/20 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 …

The Top Five Security Fails in Every Data Breach

04/20/20 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 penet…

Assemble a Team of IT Experts Focused on Cybersecurity

04/14/20 In today’s world of constant cyberthreats from terrorism, hackers, and viruses, public and private sector organizations need to assemble a strong, experienced team of secu…

Medical Device Hacking Worldwide: Part 2

03/20/20 Did you read my last post with the positive story of how people are community-hacking their medical devices to improve their quality of life? While writing my last post, I…