Big lessons from small problems Writing general and in-depth topics about cybersecurity was not a career path I expected. Or at least, one didn't expect to spend a lot of my freelancing time with. But now I thoroughly enjoy discussing topics in a field which, for...
How CISA begins fixing numerous federal agency exploits As cybersecurity continues to remain a primary concern for the United States and nations abroad, CISA is issuing new sweeping orders to address security weaknesses. The provision aims to shore up flaws and holes which lead to breaches...
Preparing for dynamic security changes in the new year Well, we blinked, and 2021 is almost over (as of writing this article). With a couple of months in a vaguely calmer year, a whole new host of challenges is on the horizon. Cybersecurity remains one of...
What can we learn from the UK’s BYOD strategies? A BYOD policy (bring your own device) is a handy way for companies to improve productivity and cut costs. It allows staff to use their own mobile devices and hardware for work. That means the company doesn’t...
International efforts begin to promote improved cybersecurity checks In a concentrated effort to improve cybersecurity efforts, the US is holding a 30-country meeting focused on cyber defense, threats, cryptocurrency scams, and more. The Biden administration looks to take aim at encouraging collaboration between countries, fighting cryptocurrency-based...
The fundamentals for building a secure business model It’s important to not rely entirely on external forces to protect you from today’s cyber threats. A good cybersecurity plan bases itself on strong practices, good cybersecurity hygiene, and competency. That’s why your organization should approach cybersecurity with...
Surging attacks, rising costs, and better malware create a digital inferno With all the innovations, advancements, and practices put in place, how did we reach this point in cybersecurity? While it’s not my goal to spread doomsday think when it comes to digital protection, I do...
Suggestions to follow cybersecurity guidelines isn’t sufficient An opinion piece by Douglas James There’s a huge push on both the legislative and private sector levels to rapidly increase cybersecurity competence across the board. In the United States, we witnessed three harrowing infrastructure attacks over the past several...
A deluge of reports hits experts and workers hard Too much of anything is never a good sign. In the IT and information world, Big Data takes the stage as the be-all end-all of resource management. Tools and sheets to better utilize massive swaths of information...
What events have impacted cybersecurity and IT for 2021 Hard to believe at a calendar’s glance 2021 is close to wrapping up. Indeed, most are left with a sense of just processing 2020, which was for many a disastrous year. 2020 saw the rise in COVID,...
