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Access Levels and Security Clearance

Introduction How many levels of security clearance exist in your organization? Can you view and manage the same files as your boss, or your boss’s boss’s boss? Does your ...

5 Types of Multi-Factor Authentication

Introduction 99.9% of breached user accounts do not have multi-factor authentication equipped in their defense. While most organizations require MFA for very sensitive accounts and records, such as administrative ...

How to Safely Dispose of Outdated Technology

Introduction Did you know that on average, we only keep our computers for three to five years? That means that throughout your life, you’ll own between 16 and 26 ...

The Most Effective Backup and Data Storage

Introduction In our globalized and highly online society, our data is one of the most valuable assets we possess. Whether it’s personal photos, important documents, or critical business information, ...

Navigating EU Regulations: Meta, Google, and the Quest for Clarity About AI

Introduction In recent months, tech giants like Meta and Google have voiced concerns over the evolving regulatory environment surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. As these companies pioneer advancements ...

What is Privilege Escalation in a Data Breach?

Introduction Did you hear about the new vulnerabilities in Google’s Vertex AI platform? A recent breach of these vulnerabilities involved LLMs (large language models). The attacker used privilege escalation ...

Why You Should Never Pay A Ransomware Fee

Introduction How much do you know about ransomware? It’s one of the most rampant threats to our private data today, and the damage to our systems can be catastrophic ...

How Underground Cables Affect Our Data

Introduction Did you hear about a recent cyber-incident that took place in the middle of the ocean? In the Baltic Sea, undersea cables essential for global internet connectivity were ...

How to Outsmart Insider Threats

Introduction Insider threats are evolving in sophisticated ways, and they continue to pose significant risks to our workspaces today. Whether it’s a coworker forgetting to lock the drawer housing ...

What Happens in the Downtime During a Data Breach

Introduction Cyber-threats cause long-term costs and repairs to your reputation…but you might face immediate consequences while the breach is happening too. When cybercriminals target critical infrastructure in our society, ...

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