Articles about Security
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How to help employees realize their responsibility in keeping a company safe from data breaches
According to a Dtex System's report, one-third of government employees believe they are more likely to be struck by lightning than have their data compromised. Here's how to change their perspective.
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How to get the most value out of the security tools your company already has
Buying the latest and greatest tools won't necessarily make your company more secure. Here's how to to get the most value from the security investments you've already made.
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Windows 10 illegally collects data at install, says Brazil prosecutor
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have asked Microsoft to have Windows 10 stop automatically collecting user data within 15 days.
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How companies with small budgets can still build a cyberdefense plan
SMBs and startups don't have the same resources to spend on cybersecurity as an enterprise, but that doesn't mean they should skimp on a cyberdefense plan altogether.
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Top 5: Things to know about fileless attacks
Fileless attacks are particularly tricky because they don't require anything to be installed before causing harm. Here are the basics you should know about this type of threat.
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How to automate Apple's FileVault 2 deployment and configuration
The way you deploy Apple's full-disk encryption scheme will impact how end users use their hardware and how IT manages these devices. Here are three tips on automating the deployment of FileVault 2.
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Managing a distributed workforce: How to maintain cybersecurity when everyone works remotely
Neill Feather, president of SiteLock, talked with TechRepublic about the unique security challenges that arise as more employees operate remotely in a browser-based environment.
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Hackers' hotel 'master key' could be big risk for business travelers
Cybersecurity researchers have worked on cracking the code to hotel room keys since 2003.
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IT must patch against Total Meltdown now: The source code is on GitHub
A patch for Meltdown created an even bigger flaw for 64-bit Win7 and Server 2008 R2. Now, it's freely available.
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Russian hackers take down Amazon DNS, steal $160K in cryptocurrency
The two-hour event is the third recorded BGP hijack of Russian origin in the last 12 months. Maybe it's time to consider alternatives to BGP.
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How to request your personal data under GDPR
A subject access request will require any company to turn over data it has collected on you, and it's pretty simple to do.
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'Unpatchable' Nintendo Switch exploit is perfect example of the importance of firmware security
The exploit, which affects all Nvidia Tegra X1 systems, allows arbitrary code execution at the bootROM level.
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New Amazon class certifies cloud pros in securing data on AWS
The AWS Certified Security - Specialty Exam could help tech professionals broaden their skills on the AWS platform.
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Securing smart factories: How Schneider Electric connects devices and prevents outages
In the industrial IoT, factories and data centers face two main barriers: connectivity and poor electrical infrastructure.
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Drupal admins: Get ready for emergency out-of-band patch for critical vulnerability
Drupal's first patch for the 'Drupalgeddon 2' apparently proved insufficient, prompting a timed release of another patch on Wednesday.
