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Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

The Internet is at Risk due to the lack of Women in Cybersecurity

In the realm of cybersecurity, women are significantly underrepresented. In 2017, women made up 14% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States, compared to 48% in the broader workforce. Outside of the United States, the problem is more serious. In 2018, women made up ten percent of the cybersecurity workforce in Asia-Pacific, nine percent in Africa, eight percent in Latin America, seven percent in Europe, and five percent in the Middle East. Women are considerably less well-represented in security leadership at the highest levels. Senior executive positions are held...

Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

Cyberattacks are on the rise as more people work from home � how can you protect your company?

Experienced outdoor athletes understand that with winter on the horizon, the key to success is to protect the core. That is, the body's core temperature is maintained through layering, wicking, and a slew of ever-improving technical fabrics that keep the cold, snow, and ice at bay. The same is true for cybersecurity. As organizations and workers enter the ninth month of COVID-19, the time has come to prepare as the threat of cyberattacks grows more dangerous. Cybersecurity experts predict that every 11 seconds in 2021, a cyberattack will occur. This...

Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

Critical infrastructure cyberattacks endanger our life as we know it

What if you couldn't use the technological systems on which you rely every day? I'm not referring to your smartphone or laptop computer, but all of the systems that many of us take for granted and don't think about. What if you weren't able to turn on the lights or power your refrigerator? What if you couldn't reach emergency services when you dialed 911? What if you couldn't get into your bank account, get safe drinking water, or even flush the toilet? Critical infrastructure, according to Canada's National Strategy for...

Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

Stop blaming people for using poor passwords; it's past time for websites to do more

Passwords like "123456", "qwerty", and even "password" are found to be the most popular year after year, and 2021 was no exception. These reports generally offer the same advice to users: create stronger passwords to protect your online security. While this may be true, it is also time to acknowledge that years of promoting this message have had little or no effect. To make things better, I believe we should stop blaming individuals and instead place the onus on websites and services to encourage and enforce better "cyber hygiene." Of...

Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

COVID-19 tests are being used by cybercriminals in phishing attacks.

According to Barracuda Networks, scammers are taking advantage of the focus on COVID-19 testing and the need for at-home test kits. COVID-19 test kits have been in high demand in recent months. With increased demand has come to a scarcity of test kits as well as confusion about where and how to obtain them. And as a result of these factors, there has been an increase in test-related scams. According to Barracuda, the number of COVID test-related phishing attacks increased by 521 percent between October and January. The daily average...

Cyber security · Feb 01, 2022 · by Editorial Team

IT professionals: privacy regulations are more beneficial than harmful

According to Cisco's 2022 data privacy study, privacy budgets are increasing, and companies are seeing a good return on their investments. According to a new Cisco survey, IT and security professionals believe that government data security laws have far more benefits than drawbacks. Respondents in the survey expressed strong support for privacy laws, with 83 percent stating that these rules have had a positive impact. According to the survey, respondents value a strong government role in protecting privacy because it can provide: a higher level of consistency in care greater...

Cyber security · Jan 27, 2022 · by Editorial Team

Fulfilling Cyber Security Requirements of your Company

The average business owner had to deal with only the most basic tasks of their company 20 years ago, such as overhead, sales, and staff. There are a lot more things to be concerned about now that computers and the internet have become commonplace. Hackers are working around the clock to gain access to your essential documents and sensitive information, therefore cyber security is a must in today's world. Your personal information could end up for sale on the internet if you don't have a strong security system in place....