IT Security

Are Companies Still Doubting Cloud-Computing?

The 2019 Access Management Index report revealed by Thales has provided a quick glimpse of how corporations’ top IT decision makers are coping with cloud-computing push by the industry. 49% of the 1050 IT corporate leaders suggest that they will not embrace cloud computing at this time, due to the issue of becoming a target

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The Forgotten IT Security Aspects Of Healthcare Firms

The Healthcare sector’s continued problem with cybersecurity vulnerabilities will continue for many years to come. As long as their equipment follows the principle of “use it until it physically breaks down.” In the world of IT, such a process does not work from the standpoint of security and privacy, especially in the aspect of the

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Australia’s University Of Wollongong Cyber Attack Ready

Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) is taking strong defensive measures against cyber attacks in anticipation of its eventuality said by its spokesperson this week. This is through an effective lessening of the attack surface of University computers and Internet-connected devices as well as regular penetration testing, continued cybersecurity training for University staff and IT security

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Binding Link Between Cyber Warfare and IT Security

Strong territorial defense alone is not enough to combat today’s risks, as the Internet created another space for people to operate and to move beyond the physical world. Individuals, private companies and the public sector need to maintain a defensive posture when it comes to watching over their network boundaries. Companies, governments and everyone using

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The IT Security Challenges All Small Businesses Face

The world’s rapidly increasing cyber attacks do not know where to stay and are evolving their attack methods on a daily basis. Many companies regardless of size are good prey for attackers. The impact of cyber attacks continues to increase, regardless of the size of the company or organization. Most people will think security measures

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Healthcare Institutions And Cyber Security Preparations

The healthcare industry’s market is rapidly expanding as the population ages on a global scale. Therefore, in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, digital transformation is promoted and the way of next-generation healthcare is required. Cost of healthcare increases all the time, therefore, governments should formulate new health and medical strategy fit for their country. All

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2019 In-Review: The Cybersecurity Risks Involving Schools Are Real

Educational institutions are where we shape our knowledge in preparation for our adulthood. For every field of study, time needs to be spent in a curriculum designed in order to maximize learning opportunities, or that should be the case. In the field of IT, especially in cybersecurity, no school or a University can claim that

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Two UK Agencies Commit Accidental Contact Information Leaks

The United Kingdom is currently processing its Brexit documents to complete the process of leaving the European Union for good. But it is now at the very center of another controversy as 240 EU-member state nationals applying for EU settlement scheme program had their email addresses leaked from the UK Home Office due to an

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The Tale Of Fake Microsoft Tech Support Scheme

A man named Bishap Mittal from North Carolina who apparently operated a “tech support” scheme for four years pleaded guilty for the case of Conspiracy to Access A Protected Computer. This was due to a scamming scheme he perpetuated by his company, Capstone Technologies LLC with an unnamed business partner. The company’s business model is

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Lack Of Policy Of Least Privilege Causes Cyber Attacks

The computer policy of the least privilege is not only an important principle but rather a critical piece of IT security precaution these days. Any organization should practice it, in order to lessen the possibility of unauthorized access or stolen account causing trouble for a system, especially in cloud-based apps and critical IT infrastructures. This

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