In my last blog, “Beware the human threat vector in cybersecurity,” we took a look at how the human element remains one of the biggest threats to organizations staying cyber secure, as employees are constantly inundated with low-tech attacks like phishing. So what can we, as employees, do to fight back? Below are some valuable…
What’s the biggest threat in cybersecurity today? While major breaches like OPM, Sony or Ashley Madison steal most of the headlines, these hacks are only the tip of the iceberg. In working with some of the leading cybersecurity companies, we’re privy to the nuanced ways the industry is changing and many of the hacks that…
If you work in technology, follow the technology industry or have ever considered yourself an early adopter, then chances are that come January you are closely watching what happens over four days in Las Vegas. For nearly 50 years now, CES has been the launch pad for consumer electronics products, from the VCR to the more…
October marks National Cyber Security Month, when government agencies, security experts and the private sector talk about how people can be safer online. But if you work in the field or have cybersecurity or technology clients, you know that cybersecurity is a hot topic all year long. More than a year ago, my colleague Jack…
With high-profile data breaches like Anthem and Sony occurring more frequently, the American public is increasingly anxious for a long-term solution against cybersecurity threats. People are no longer interested in hearing about how hacks happen; instead they want to understand what can be done to prevent them. Intel Security (formerly McAfee) was involved for more…
I recently took a Gallup Strengthsfinder survey, which helps people identify their talents and what they do best in order to develop them into strengths. One of my strengths is “Futuristic.” I suppose this is why I was drawn to tech PR. Every day I get to read about emerging, exciting technology trends that promise…
With topics like Heartbleed, the Target Hack and the ongoing fallout from the Edward Snowden disclosures constantly in the news, cybersecurity is a hot topic that affects consumers, businesses and government. To stay abreast of major updates, readers need reliable sources of news that they can depend on. A few weeks back, my colleague Kara…
“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” – Benjamin Franklin I recently read an article in InformationWeek about the rising number of cyber-attacks on the federal government. Although the technology industry as a whole has been focused on cyber-security for some time, I have,…
