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Cyber Threats to Higher Education Institutions

Centralized higher education labs were once a standard and necessary offering. Now, an increasing number of higher education students have personal computers to support their studies, and they expect the higher education institutions they attend to provide appropriate security and privacy for the personal information they share with the institution. With the plethora of connected devices, Colleges and Universities must consider the numerous points of potential vulnerability. Colleges and Universities are one of the most frequently attacked organizations due to the nature of their networks. Most higher education institutions have a non-centralized security platform making it difficult to detect possible breaches or intrusions to the network. Even if a possible breach could efficiently be detected, the non-centralized security platform makes it difficult for the institution to determine exactly where the breach originated or how it occurred.

Jun 20, 2017Read more →
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Progressing IoT Technology Brings Ever Expanding Security Concerns

When internet usage first matriculated into the mainstream, few people predicted that soon, everyday items would be connected to the web. Today, we are closer to this reality than ever before with the internet of things (IoT) emerging into the marketplace controlling household thermostats, security systems, and much more. The IoT is the ever-growing network of physical objects that feature an IP address for internet connectivity, and the communication that occurs between these objects and other internet-enabled devices/systems4. Cloud based computing has helped to accelerate the proliferation of the IoT. This technology consists of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other items that are embedded with software, sensors, and computing systems. Such matrixed connectivity gives devices the ability to communicate data to various end points1. The Global Standards Initiative on Internet of Things (IoT-GSI) branded the IoT as “the infrastructure of the information society.” They arrived at this definition based on the technology’s potential to allow everyday items to communicate vital data to networks and other devices in real-time. This innovation is poised to revolutionize many industries and to bring automation closer to a reality. One of the most notable applications for the IoT is to assist driverless cars in communicating with each other as well as with their environments2. With such substantial technological potential, theIoTlso poses significant security concerns.

Jun 20, 2017Read more →
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Is your Business a Target of Ransomware?

In four countries in 2016, 40% of businesses were hit by ransomware, of which, 30% lost revenue and a further 20% had to cease operations.[1] Ransomware is a form of malicious software that restricts access to your computer systems or files and demands that a ransom is paid between the restriction to be removed. The 2016 State of Ransomware report surveyed 540 CIOs, CISOs, and IT directors. The survey was conducted in four countries, 54% of the businesses in the United Kingdom were hit by ransomware, 47% in the United States, 35% in Canada and Germany concluded the four with 18%.

May 4, 2017Read more →
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Understanding the True Damage Caused by Targeted Cyberattacks

Cybercrime is one of the most severe threats facing businesses and government agencies today. The Ponemon Institute calculated that the average annual cost of cyber crime across 56 organizations in 2012 was $8.9 million. This number has undoubtedly increased over the past five years. The institute also revealed that two-thirds of organizations admitted that their own defenses were insufficient to thwart a targeted cyber attack. This raises a serious question:If organizations know that cyber crime is increasing, why do they still not have sufficient defense protocols in place to protect themselves?

Feb 23, 2017Read more →
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Cyber Scammers, Are You Their Next Target?

We have all encountered instances of cyber-scams, such as spam emails and viruses that attack private and commercial computer networks daily.Oftentimes, software is installed in hopes to safeguard systems -however, this does not always work. The security of information systems extends beyond firewalls, detection systems and other protective software – it involves the people operating those systems.

Jan 24, 2017Read more →
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Cyber Security and the Job Market

With the increase in threats and incidences of cyber-attacks,there is a more apparent need for stronger cyber security governance and infrastructure.This increased demand for cyber security services has also resulted in new job opportunities for experts in the field. According to a report conducted by Cisco, 2016 is expected to witness the creation of one million cyber security jobs globally, with an expected increase to 6 million by the year 2019[1].

Nov 1, 2016Read more →
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Cyber Security and the 2016 Elections

With election season fast approaching, the most nerve wracking decision for many individuals in the political sphere, aside from picking a candidate, is ensuring that the electoral cycle runs smoothly and securely. Guaranteeing a free and fair election is top priority, and in order to do so, it is necessary to ensure the security of voting systems and polls.

Oct 31, 2016Read more →
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Demystifying Cyber Intelligence

As cyber security takes its place as the industry to watch for the foreseeable future, discussion surrounding this sector has become a minefield of buzz words and infographics. One of its most talked about—yet least understood—concepts is.

Oct 31, 2016Read more →
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Cybersecurity: Facts vs Fiction

Cybersecurity is without a doubt one of the hottest topics within the world today. It represents both an exciting new frontier and ominous new threat for companies and government entities across all industries, and is growing more and more important by the day. Unfortunately, as is often the case with new technologies and responsibilities, misinformation about cybersecurity runs rampant.Unfamiliarity with the nature of cyberthreats, lack of knowledge of its tools and best practices, and confusion about where management fits in terms of creating a solid infrastructure are all common pitfalls when seeking to create a solid security posture. Here are some common misconceptions and how you can help your company avoid the pitfalls of misinformation in the new age of cybersecurity.

May 12, 2016Read more →

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