Good digital hygiene requires us to change passwords regularly and avoid using the same one (or a variation of the same) for multiple accounts. In a perfect world, we would all adhere to this rule and use strong, unique passwords for every account. Sadly, this is the real world. Most of us have dozens of passwords for our social media … Read More
Securing ICS Networks from USB Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has long warned about threats facing the industrial control systems of critical infrastructure operators in manufacturing, energy, water management, aerospace, and other key public and private sectors. In addition to advising regular backups of all system and configuration data, the agency urges organizations to identify, minimize and secure all network connections to ICS. … Read More
HR Not Worried About Tech Safety as Businesses Reopen
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 60% of employees to begin working from home. While the pandemic is far from over, many Americans have adopted health and safety protocols into their daily life, resulting in many businesses re-opening and employees returning to an office environment. However, the technology in the physical workplace much like our everyday interactions with other … Read More
World Health Organization and MIT Host “Hackathons” to Produce COVID-19 Solutions
The concept of “Hackathons” came about as a way to combat social issues, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and other issues that could benefit from a digital solution. These types of solutions have found the security flaws in automated cars and mobile phones, but this recent project goes beyond consumer products. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) … Read More
Top Sites to find Remote IT Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people without work due to the shutdown of restaurants, limiting personnel in public work buildings, and businesses temporarily laying people off after a loss in revenue. During this time, only businesses that are deemed “essential” by federal and state governments can continue to operate. This means that many workers are completing their daily tasks … Read More