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Zero Trust as Learned from My Grandmother
by CJ Hurd on February 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM
I have a line I use with my kids (mainly my teenagers, not so much my nine-year-old yet); “I trust you until I don’t”. They know the line well and sometimes will even finish it for me. I have raised them to hopefully make good decisions and to tell the truth, with the idea of keeping …
Cyber & Physical Security: Why You Need Both
by Kelly O’Brien on January 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Cybersecurity attracts an enormous amount of attention due to cyberattacks that are publicized daily. As more devices are connected to the Internet, they become attractive targets for criminals; therefore, the attack surface increases exponentially.
Is Your Head in the Cloud? Traditional Security vs. Cloud Security
by Kelly O’Brien on December 31, 2021 at 3:30 PM
When someone asks you if your head is in the clouds, there is an implication of being impractical. However, in a cloud-based environment, or in those organizations that conduct part or all of their operations in the cloud, the question has quite the opposite meaning.
The Greatest Vulnerability Still Remains – End Users
by Kyle Daun on December 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Boston Cyber Security Summit. One of the most common topics discussed at the event was organizations’ information being compromised by the end user.
Reflecting on the AWS Outage and Cloud Disruption Risks
by Jake Dwares on December 9, 2021 at 4:38 PM
Cloud computing and cloud hosting popularity has skyrocketed over the past several years, and the trend is likely only to continue to grow. It began as a means to a more efficient way to host data in the cloud rather than on-premises, and COVID-19 amplified the growth and adoption of …
‘Tis the Season – Don’t Fa La La to Holiday Scams
by Kelly O’Brien on December 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM
As another holiday season quickly approaches and holiday gift lists are started, the scammers are also looking to deck the halls during one of their favorite times of the year. As many begin planning for shopping and holiday festivities, unscrupulous scammers are presented with ample …