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Huge demand for cyber security professionals in global business means a massive increase in annual salaries. Find out which jobs and which training providers will keep you up-to-date with cutting-edge cyber security techniques so you can earn the highest pay-grade.

Google+ was scheduled to shut its doors in August 2019, but the second security breach in only a few months has caused the company to move its plan forward a few months to April. In that case, it might be a good idea to delete your account sooner rather than later.

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Malware is a common term in information security, but what exactly is it? In this article, we’ll explore where it comes from, what it is intended to do, and how to best protect you and your company from attacks. Malware: A Definition The word “malware” is a shortened version of the term “malicious software,” i.e.,

Why Use Honeypots? For an organization that has a reasonably complete security posture, including a mature threat intelligence capability, the implementation of a so-called “honeypot” should be considered. A honeypot is like a digital trap that is set for potential attackers. It lures the attackers inside by

Introduction to the General Data Privacy Regulation The General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) governs how the personal data of EU citizens can be collected, transmitted, processed and stored inside and outside of the EU. GDPR went into effect on May 25th, 2018. As part of GDPR, the role of Data Protection Officer

In May of 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force. This wide-reaching law touches any company, no matter what size or type, as long as they process the personal data of EU citizens or do business within the EU. The GDPR sets out a series of requirements to meet the law

George Bernard Shaw once said that the U.K. and U.S. were “two nations divided by a common language.” You can say a similar thing about security managers. Security managers in both countries have data privacy as a common theme in their roles, but it is the nuances in the application that may divide them. Data

Securing your Mac doesn't just mean locking down macOS and/or software settings. Protecting the firmware is just as important to prevent unauthorized modifications to the system.

Platforms have a propaganda problem.

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There is a tremendous amount of data in the world of healthcare. That data includes personal healthcare information (PHI), which is regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA's initial purpose was to allow patients to carry health insurance from one employer to another;

To protect yourself from the VPNFilter malware, the FBI urges all users to reboot their routers. To be extra cautious, you can also perform a factory reset to restore your router to factory conditions and permanently clear out all traces of the malware. If infected, the malware can steal and wipe out your data.

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The Haven app, which is currently in beta, turns the sensors found in your Android phone toward personal security. Here's how it works.

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Krack wi-fi security flaw explained

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) gives you some anonymity when browsing. Read these tips for choosing a provider.

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