Security+: how resiliency and automation strategies reduce risk [updated 2021]
You can make your organization more secure and reduce risk through the use of resiliency and automation strategies.
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Rodika Tollefson splits her time between journalism and content strategy and creation for brands. She’s covered just about every industry over a two-decade career but is mostly interested in technology, cybersecurity and B2B topics. Tollefson has won various awards for her journalism and multimedia work. Her non-bylined content appears regularly on several top global brands’ blogs and other digital platforms. She can be reached at seattletechnologywriter.com.
Security+: security implications of embedded systems [updated 2021]
Today’s devices are often “smart,” providing an extra security conundrum and a unique set of challenges when trying to stay secure.
Risks of preinstalled smartphone malware in a BYOD environment
Mobile devices used for work need to be secured to protect against malware.
10 reasons why you should pursue a career in information security [updated 2021]
Information security jobs offer good pay, a feeling of accomplishment and steady growth.
Quantum cyberattacks: Preparing your organization for the unknown
Quantum computing has been a buzzword for several years. And while it’s still the early days, several industries have been showing progress, and 2020 brought...
Security+: How to explain threat actor types and attributes [updated 2021]
One of the roles of information security professionals is to defend their organization’s systems and data proactively. As with any defensive strategy, this...
Security+ Domain #1: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities [updated 2021]
The first domain in CompTIA’s Security + exam (SYO-601) covers threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. This domain contributes 24 percent of the exam score....
Back up your backups: How this school outsmarted a ransomware attack
Although some security researches are seeing a decline in ransomware attacks, this threat still poses a great risk to organizations. Of special concern is...
Spearphishing meets vishing: New multi-step attack targets corporate VPNs
Cybercriminals come out of the woodwork to take advantage of major events. Anything from the Olympics to the US elections is an opportunity to launch phishing...
BEC attacks: A business risk your insurance company is unlikely to cover
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks can cost an organization millions of dollars, and the threat is growing as more business activity takes place online....