cybersecurity

Our personal, digital, national and military security depend on a safe cyber space.

The Effects of Big Data on Data Privacy
When we consider big data, the first question most people have is “how big does data have to be to be considered big data?” I think the best way to illustrate the potential size of big data is through a contemporary example that many people have heard about.
By Zixin Nie7 years ago in 01
The Necessity of Data Privacy and How to Protect Data
The recent emphasis on data and analytics might make it seem like data a relatively new thing; however, data has driven human decisions since the dawn of time. Ever since we have been able to think and plan, we have been using data to inform our decisions. The difference between then and now is the methods that we used to gather data and our ability to process it. For most of human history, we gathered data through our five senses. We made decisions based on what we saw, smelled, tasted, heard, and felt. Our brain was our only processing tool, and we relied upon past experiences to inform us of what might happen in the future.
By Zixin Nie7 years ago in 01
International Day of Older Persons: Top Tips to Keep Seniors Safe Online
On October 1st, the world celebrated the International Day of Older Persons. This international day was initiated by the United Nations. It is estimated that there are almost 700 million people over the age of 60 worldwide, and this number is rapidly growing every year.
By Laura Tyrell7 years ago in 01
Can We Make the Internet Great and Free Again?
Thirtysomethings can still remember the days when Internet meant open, secure, and neutral space to share, search, and communicate. It promised democracy, equality, and knowledge. A decade or two ago, user privacy meant being online with no one else peeking over your shoulder. But times have changed…
By Laura Tyrell7 years ago in 01
9 Keys for Password Protection. Top Story - September 2018.
Cyber crimes and threats to online public information are on the rise. With hackers all around the world finding new ways of getting inside your personal online zone, the need for safer mechanisms and novel ways of protecting information is on an all new high. Apart from safety programs that one can pay for enrolling in, there are some basic steps which each of us can take to ensure that our information is a little more secure. The first and most important step in this regard is protecting our passwords.
By Sukriti Taneja7 years ago in 01
Social Engineering: How Cyber Criminals Thrive on Human Psychology
Social engineering is becoming one of the most popular methods used by cybercriminals for both big and small crimes. Essentially, social engineering is a way to gain access to networks, systems, or data by exploiting human psychology and curiosity rather than using technical hacking techniques. Using a variety of methods, including phone calls and social media messaging, attackers trick people into giving them access to valuable personal or corporate information.
By Laura Tyrell8 years ago in 01
A Virginia Bank Breached Twice and No Fix
Hello folks, this is Jared once again, and this time, I’m here to talk about an article entitled "Hackers Breached Virginia Bank Twice in Eight Months, Stole $2.4M" and how I think its the bank that neglected to fix the underlying problem.
By Jared Rimer8 years ago in 01
How to Avoid Cyber Threats While at FIFA World Cup 2018?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner. In just a few days, on Thursday, June 14th, the biggest football tournament in the world will take center stage in Russia. Even though such events bring national pride and enjoyment, cybersecurity experts warn that fans at the World Cup might be attractive targets for hackers.
By Laura Tyrell8 years ago in 01
Kill Switch
Identity Theft Through Smartphones My question to you is, "Have you ever had your cell phone stolen, laid it down in a public place and forget it, or simply lost your phone?"
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in 01
Google Security Updates Are Coming July 2018: What Does This Mean for Your Website?
Google Security Updates Are Coming July 2018: What Does This Mean for Your Website? What are the Security updates that Google announced for July 2018?
By Gabrielle O'Donoghue8 years ago in 01
Four Strategic Ways to Boost Cloud Security. Top Story - April 2018.
Security in the cloud? Some companies see it as an oxymoron, but it’s simply a different way of looking at the same problem.
By Janice Swingle8 years ago in 01
A Certain Transparency
While the reputations of Cambridge Analytica and Facebook are being slaughtered in the news, the state of our privacy is being questioned. Are we too willing to give open ourselves up to Big Brother? What are the consequences of such an open society? Is such a society even open?
By Harriet Weston8 years ago in 01