An Executive Order issued May 12, 2021, could be the first step in implementing federal cybersecurity requirements for private industry. Currently, the order applies primarily to agencies of the federal government and their software supply chains. Still, some of the … Continue reading
Ransomware attacks are a significant threat to any business which stores electronic data. The FBI reported 2,500 incidents of ransomware attacks in 2020. A total of $350 million was paid to hackers to reverse these attacks. Payments are mainly in … Continue reading
We’re pleased to announce two new additions to our team. Shane James (System Administrator) Shane has joined our team to serve client needs revolving around Microsoft Windows workstation and server administration. His recent IT experience includes a system administrator role … Continue reading
The U.S. government considers industrial control systems critical infrastructure, and many industries are now part of this designation. Examples include oil pipelines and refineries, water treatment plants, and electricity. Industrial control systems cybersecurity is being discussed more and more because … Continue reading
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the computer’s files, preventing users from accessing them. It then demands payment in exchange for decrypting these files. The ransom note will often offer a decryption key if payment is made within … Continue reading
A few years ago, at a holiday dinner, a good friend asked my opinion on how much time will pass before our reliance on technology renders us vulnerable to “technological dystopia” by way of a terrorist attack on an information … Continue reading
Considerations for Implementation of BYOD Policies If your organization’s employees are permitted to connect personal smartphones or tablets to the company network, implementing an effective Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policy is necessary to protect against malware, hackers, and data exfiltration. Users’ personal … Continue reading
Sometimes, it’s just about having the right answer. A couple of weeks ago, I was trolling the web, seeking out news and other things to keep me busy, when I decided to see what Google knew about a subject of … Continue reading
Once in a while, a cybersecurity-related story breaks out that causes us to do whatever it takes to ensure we’re not the next victim. The most recent example of this is the case of the “unclaimed Mac computer,” in which … Continue reading
September 28, 2020 — This October, Technical Framework, in collaboration with National Cybersecurity Alliance and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency, will host Cyberfest 2020. Through a series of webinars, newsletters, blogs, and tip sheets, you’ll learn how to prevent the data … Continue reading
