Network Security https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us 5 Cybersecurity Spending Areas to Evaluate As computing environments change and bad actors switch tactics, most organizations will need to increase or redirect their investment in cybersecurity. With inflation pushing up costs, the question most CFOs will seek to answer is... As computing environments change and bad actors switch tactics, most organizations will need to increase or redirect their investment in cybersecurity. With inflation pushing up costs, the question most CFOs will seek to answer is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8611 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:50:01 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8611-5-cybersecurity-spending-areas-to-evaluate Remote Work Heightens Privacy and Security Anxiety Among Employees Remote workers have higher anxiety levels about security and privacy than other types of employees, according to an international study released Tuesday by a cybersecurity software maker. In a survey by F-Secure of 7,200 people from nine countries, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of remote workers acknowledged... Remote workers have higher anxiety levels about security and privacy than other types of employees, according to an international study released Tuesday by a cybersecurity software maker. In a survey by F-Secure of 7,200 people from nine countries, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of remote workers acknowledged...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8609 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:27:28 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8609-remote-work-heightens-privacy-and-security-anxiety-among-employees Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2022 On average, it takes businesses 287 days to find and contain a data breach, giving attackers over nine months to access and steal any records they want from the database. However, encrypting those records renders them useless for attackers and protects businesses from some of the post-breach fallout. Encryption software is... On average, it takes businesses 287 days to find and contain a data breach, giving attackers over nine months to access and steal any records they want from the database. However, encrypting those records renders them useless for attackers and protects businesses from some of the post-breach fallout. Encryption software is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8559 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:18:33 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8559-best-encryption-software-and-tools-for-2022 What Do We Lose in the Virtual Workplace? In Ernest Cline’s 2011 science fiction novel Ready Player One, life is divided into two disparate experiences: the real and the virtual. The story is set in 2045, in a future beset by environmental, economic and social problems that leave its inhabitants spending time in a vast, highly-detailed virtual environment called OASIS. Entering OASIS with advanced VR visors and gloves allows users to... In Ernest Cline’s 2011 science fiction novel Ready Player One, life is divided into two disparate experiences: the real and the virtual. The story is set in 2045, in a future beset by environmental, economic and social problems that leave its inhabitants spending time in a vast, highly-detailed virtual environment called OASIS. Entering OASIS with advanced VR visors and gloves allows users to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8557 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:29:31 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8557-what-do-we-lose-in-the-virtual-workplace Google Docs' Comment Phishing Exploit A wave of phishing attacks has been generated within Google’s cloud-based word processing solution (Google Docs) and its “Comments” feature. Attackers use the commenting feature to send malicious links to anyone’s email inbox. What’s worse, the comment appears to come from anyone hackers want it to be. In other words... A wave of phishing attacks has been generated within Google’s cloud-based word processing solution (Google Docs) and its “Comments” feature. Attackers use the commenting feature to send malicious links to anyone’s email inbox. What’s worse, the comment appears to come from anyone hackers want it to be. In other words...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8554 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:03:54 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8554-google-docs-comment-phishing-exploit Your CIO's Strategic Wish List For 2022 As the calendar turns a page to a new year, CIOs are reappraising their strategic priorities to address the impact of social, economic and technological trends on the enterprise and the services performed by their IT organizations. Macro concerns include the Great Resignation's impact on labor shortages, high inflation, and... As the calendar turns a page to a new year, CIOs are reappraising their strategic priorities to address the impact of social, economic and technological trends on the enterprise and the services performed by their IT organizations. Macro concerns include the Great Resignation's impact on labor shortages, high inflation, and...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8553 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:51:59 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8553-your-cios-strategic-wish-list-for-2022 SSO: What It Is and Why You Need It As your business grows, you will use more and more applications that require staff members to manage different sign-in credentials. As such, the chances of someone forgetting a password or login increases as well. If you’re looking for a viable solution to this issue, single sign-on (SSO) is a worthy consideration. But how does it work?... As your business grows, you will use more and more applications that require staff members to manage different sign-in credentials. As such, the chances of someone forgetting a password or login increases as well. If you’re looking for a viable solution to this issue, single sign-on (SSO) is a worthy consideration. But how does it work?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8508 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:09:19 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8508-sso-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-it The VPN is dying, long live zero trust neal@misterwrite.net The venerable VPN, which has for decades provided remote workers with a secure tunnel into the enterprise network, is facing extinction as enterprises migrate to... The venerable VPN, which has for decades provided remote workers with a secure tunnel into the enterprise network, is facing extinction as enterprises migrate to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6383 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6383-the-vpn-is-dying-long-live-zero-trust Internet Security Feature Resource: Protecting Against the 10 Most Critical Web Security Risks With the number of cyberattacks and security breaches skyrocketing, web application security is vital for today’s businesses. Here are the top 10 most critical web security risks, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), and how Progress® Sitefinity™ CMS protects you from them. With the number of cyberattacks and security breaches skyrocketing, web application security is vital for today’s businesses. Here are the top 10 most critical web security risks, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), and how Progress® Sitefinity™ CMS protects you from them.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6382 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6382-feature-resource-protecting-against-the-10-most-critical-web-security-risks Protection Against The 10 Most Critical Web Security Risks The phishing email most likely to scam Finance Phishing emails allegedly from social media sites have transformed into a top target for cyber-criminals. And of all social media... Phishing emails allegedly from social media sites have transformed into a top target for cyber-criminals. And of all social media...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6326 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6326-the-phishing-email-most-likely-to-scam-finance Phishing Email Most Likely To Scam Finance John McAfee Fled to Belize, But He Couldn't Escape Himself On November 12, 2012, Belizean police announced that they were seeking John McAfee for questioning in connection with the murder of his neighbor. Six months earlier... On November 12, 2012, Belizean police announced that they were seeking John McAfee for questioning in connection with the murder of his neighbor. Six months earlier...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6321 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6321-john-mcafee-fled-to-belize-but-he-couldnt-escape-himself John McAfee Every iPhone user should check out Apple’s updated privacy website today It’s probably a given by now that if you associate “privacy” with any major tech company, that company is probably going to be Apple. The company’s products have long had... It’s probably a given by now that if you associate “privacy” with any major tech company, that company is probably going to be Apple. The company’s products have long had...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6324 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6324-every-iphone-user-should-check-out-apples-updated-privacy-website-today Privacy 9 hot micro-data-center startups to watch Data-hungry technology trends such as IoT, smart vehicles, drone deliveries, smart cities and Industry 4.0 are increasing the demand for fast, always-on edge computing. One solution... Data-hungry technology trends such as IoT, smart vehicles, drone deliveries, smart cities and Industry 4.0 are increasing the demand for fast, always-on edge computing. One solution...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6271 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6271-hot-micro-data-center-startups-to-watch Micro Data-Center What We Know About CrowdStrike, The Cybersecurity Firm Trump Mentioned In Ukraine Call, And Its Billionaire CEO CrowdStrike has found itself in the eye of a political storm, again. In a reconstructed transcript released by the White House on Wednesday morning... CrowdStrike has found itself in the eye of a political storm, again. 

In a reconstructed transcript released by the White House on Wednesday morning...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6230 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6230-what-we-know-about-crowdstrike-the-cybersecurity-firm-trump-mentioned-in-ukraine-call-and-its-billionaire-ceo George Kurtz Confirmed: NASA Has Been Hacked davey@happygeek.com The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) this week confirmed that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been hacked. An audit document from the U.S. Office of the Inspector General was published by NASA this week. It reveals... The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) this week confirmed that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been hacked. An audit document from the U.S. Office of the Inspector General was published by NASA this week. It reveals...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6065 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6065-confirmed-nasa-has-been-hacked Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory Gov’t warns on VPN security bug in Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Pulse software michael_cooney@idg.com The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that some VPN packages from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and Pulse may improperly secure tokens and cookies, allowing... The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that some VPN packages from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and Pulse may improperly secure tokens and cookies, allowing...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6027 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6027-govt-warns-on-vpn-security-bug-in-cisco-palo-alto-f5-pulse-software Broken Chain A compelling case to change all those finance passwords pronto You know what makes a bad password: 12345, 11111 or even password itself! But there’s new research on the passwords that get hacked the most often. And they’re different from the usual suspects. More importantly... You know what makes a bad password: 12345, 11111 or even password itself! But there’s new research on the passwords that get hacked the most often. And they’re different from the usual suspects.

More importantly...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6005 Tue, 28 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6005-a-compelling-case-to-change-all-those-finance-passwords-pronto Computer Hacker 15 data science certifications that will pay off sarah_white@idg.com Data scientist is one of the hottest jobs in IT. What’s more, it's the best job you can get, period, according to data from Glassdoor. If you're looking to get into this field, or you want to stand out against the competition, look no further than data science certifications. Data science is important to nearly every company and industry, but... Data scientist is one of the hottest jobs in IT. What’s more, it's the best job you can get, period, according to data from Glassdoor. If you're looking to get into this field, or you want to stand out against the competition, look no further than data science certifications.

Data science is important to nearly every company and industry, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5877 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5877-data-science-certifications-that-will-pay-off Data Science Certification Mark Zuckerberg's Security Costs Have Surged, Unlike Bezos, Ellison And Others As the net worth of the five richest American company founders has more than doubled over five years, the personal security costs to their companies have not grown at the same rate—with the exception of Mark Zuckerberg. The billionaire Facebook founder draws... As the net worth of the five richest American company founders has more than doubled over five years, the personal security costs to their companies have not grown at the same rate—with the exception of Mark Zuckerberg.

The billionaire Facebook founder draws...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5793 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5793-mark-zuckerbergs-security-costs-have-surged-unlike-bezos-ellison-and-others Mark Zuckerberg at Viva Technologie 8 tech giants have security holes they need to fix right now, says EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation launched a campaign and deliberately lo-fi website titled “Fix It Already,” calling on... The Electronic Frontier Foundation launched a campaign and deliberately lo-fi website titled “Fix It Already,” calling on...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5748 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5748-tech-giants-have-security-holes-they-need-to-fix-right-now-says-eff Data Storage Bank Marriott Hackers Stole Data On 500 Million Guests - Passports And Credit Card Info Included One of the year's biggest hacks has just been revealed. Hotel chain giant Marriott admitted 500 million guests had been hit by an attack that dates back at least four years. The company said Friday the information was taken from the Starwood guest reservation database. It amounts to a goldmine of data for any would-be identity thief, or a government surveillance operative. For 327 million, the information included... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5588 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5588-marriott-hackers-stole-data-on-500-million-guests---passports-and-credit-card-info-included Marriott Cybersecurity Risk Management And Reliability In Manufacturing The pace of technological innovation in industrial manufacturing has accelerated drastically in recent years-for better and for worse. The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to take hold across industry, and driving the most value from it requires manufacturers to... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5497 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5497-cybersecurity-risk-management-and-reliability-in-manufacturing Apple 'Security Loophole' Exposes Business Wi-Fi Passwords To Hackers Apple appeals to business, in part, because of its impressive track record on iPhone and Mac security. Just last week, Forbes revealed the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was ditching Android in favor of iOS amidst concerns about hacking attempts in the run up to the midterm elections. But Apple isn't perfect... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5412 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:23:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5412-apple-security-loophole-exposes-business-wi-fi-passwords-to-hackers Apple Shadow Who Is To Blame For Corporate Cyberespionage? Whether you're an IT decision maker or a CEO, security is probably already at the top of your concerns... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5406 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:27:48 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5406-who-is-to-blame-for-corporate-cyberespionage Hackers Are Exposing An Apple Mac Weakness In Middle East Espionage Apple Macs are rarely the target of digital espionage. But in recent years, a mysterious hacker crew called WindShift has targeted specific individuals working in government departments and critical infrastructure across the Middle East. And they're exploiting weaknesses believed to affect all Apple Mac models. That's according to... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5333 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:44:55 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5333-hackers-are-exposing-an-apple-mac-weakness-in-middle-east-espionage Apple Mac Featured Webinar: How To Handle Active Shooter Situations The Valentine's Day murder of 17 high school students and faculty in Parkland, Fla. has shocked and disturbed our nation. In today's America, mass shootings happen almost every day. And homicide is a top cause of death at work, with about 500 murders a year. "Unfortunately, 'I'm not that surprised,' is often heard after a violent attack at a workplace or school," Haley said. There are usually... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/69 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/69-featured-webinar-how-to-handle-active-shooter-situations Active Shooter Apple Reassures Customers After Teen Is Busted For Hacking Its Secure Network An Australian teen has pleaded guilty to hacking into Apple's secure network, but Apple says no customer data was compromised. The boy accessed Apple's mainframe from his suburban Melbourne home several times over a year because he was a fan of the US company and dreamed of working there, The Age reports, citing his lawyer. During these intrusions... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5303 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:24:38 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5303-apple-reassures-customers-after-teen-is-busted-for-hacking-its-secure-network How To Protect Your Privacy In Windows 10 preston@gralla.com There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft's operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you protect as much of your personal life as possible, we're here to help. Here's how to protect your privacy in just a few minutes... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5301 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:18:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5301-how-to-protect-your-privacy-in-windows-10 Security Fake Charging Stations Can Hack Your Smartphone Nobody wants to run out of battery power while they're out and about. In fact, a recent study found that we check our phones at least 80 times a day. This attitude has become prevalent in today's connected world simply because we use our mobile devices for more than just making calls. In a world where we rely on our phones for virtually everything... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5298 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:52:23 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5298-fake-charging-stations-can-hack-your-smartphone How To Handle Active Shooter Situations The Valentine's Day murder of 17 high school students and faculty in Parkland, Fla. has shocked and disturbed our nation. In today's America, mass shootings happen almost every day. And homicide is a top cause of death at work, with about 500 murders a year. "Unfortunately, 'I'm not that surprised,' is often heard after a violent attack at a workplace or school," Haley said. There are usually... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5279 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:33:55 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5279-how-to-handle-active-shooter-situations