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U.S. Federal Websites in Urgent Need of Web Security Upgrade

December 8, 2017

The U.S. Federal Government is a behemoth that touches every aspect of American life – and today the services and information needed by U.S. citizens are increasingly found online. However, the latest report on the state of U.S. federal websites indicates that they fail on some key indicators regarding web security. Read More

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Are You Takin’ Care of Business? Your Security To-Do List

March 5, 2018

Don’t wait for cybercrime to find you - remember that the best defense is always a good offense. Be a cybersecurity rock star. Just like any musician, you’ll have your big hits and your flops. But when you can see where you're going, with the right visibility into your systems, you will be TCB, takin’ care of business. Read More

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What You Should Already Be Doing for Your Network Security

April 4, 2018

Almost daily, we hear about another well-known company experiencing a data breach. While no set of steps can guarantee that your company will be 100 percent safe from hacking, implementing these steps will bolster your company’s security posture and help to protect the network from cyber-attacks. Read More

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Cyber Security Automation Is One Key Factor in Winning the Battle Against Hackers

April 5, 2018

Given a shortage of skilled cyber security manpower, one of the most attractive alternatives may be cyber security automation. In a new report from McAfee, 81% of those surveyed said they would be more successful in their jobs and have more time to focus on higher value-added tasks if they had greater automation. Read More

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What Analyst Firms Won’t Tell You: Great Leadership Drives the Best Cyber Security Decisions

May 18, 2018

Making educated decisions about cyber security requires high-quality information. Analyst firms are happy to provide information. But is the information they provide genuinely useful? Are they adding value to the conversation? Ultimately, great leadership, thoughtful strategy and superior execution is key to success. Read More

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New Government Reports Shows Federal Agencies Facing Significant Cyber Security Risks

June 18, 2018

New report shows nearly 75 percent of U.S. federal agencies are still woefully unprepared and deemed to be “at risk” or “at high risk” of a cyber attack. Read More

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Cybersecurity Advice for Small and Medium Business

August 3, 2018

Today most small and medium businesses adopt a reactive approach to cybersecurity – protect, pray and then react. Here are 7 criteria an SMB should look for when selecting solutions for a layered cyber defense. Read More

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Cyber Hygiene: The Need to Focus on Cyber Security Basics

August 21, 2018

According to Tripwire's State of Cyber Hygiene report, many organizations are simply not getting their cyber security basics right. And there is a distinct lack of focus on the proper maintenance and basic protection organizations need to put in place for cyber defense. Read More

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The Human-Factor in Cybersecurity Training: Why Adopting a Holistic Approach Is Most Valuable

August 27, 2018

Google has a vision for users to not have to think about cybersecurity, even as the human factor is the weakest link. Realistic cybersecurity training is still critical as we can't fully trust and rely on technological capabilities. Read More

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Getting Educated on Cyber Security in an Education Environment

March 13, 2019

The education sector is an extremely underserved cybersecurity market. It is past time to draw attention to an ongoing and very serious problem facing the US education system: our schools are ill-equipped to face the mounting threats posed by hackers. Read More