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...And we're live in 5...4...3...2...1 This is a comprehensive reference book written by a cybersecurity professional for people who don't work in tech. I don't use the jargon we use amongst ourselves, and I provide step-by-step instructions to help you keep your data safe from hardware failure, infection, and identity thieves. I explain social engineering, the Internet of Things, and help for guiding your kids safely through cyberspace. https://lnkd.in/eKS9CyC3

Interested in where cybersecurity and legacy medical devices meet? Have a quick read of this article from medtechdive for some tips to minimize risk. https://lnkd.in/e2_jhCJC

The race to post-quantum readiness is underway 🏃 That means organizations need to step up their digital security to protect their data and devices from the quantum threat, or they’ll find themselves at the back of the pack. Find out how prepared you are for PQ with our assessment: https://bit.ly/3ZMHQY6 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Stay vigilant against security breaches with our latest blog post on tailgating prevention. Discover 12 practical tips and explore how Dragonfruit AI’s advanced computer vision technology can enhance your facility's security against unauthorized access. Don’t let tailgating threaten your business—learn to safeguard your spaces effectively today. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3TZvasj . . . #SecurityTips #TailgatingPrevention #DragonfruitAI

Tomorrow, we're dropping a metric tonne of BS* on our little corner of the internet. 🤓 We're releasing The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors report. If you're responsible for a #SecurityAwareness and/or #HumanRiskManagement program, you're gonna want to read this. Get access here: https://cybsafe.me/4esThc9 #OhBehave #humanrisk #hrm #cyberpsychology #cybsafe #bethechange *Behavioral science, obvs

My latest white paper is about modern problems related to an old-school hacking technique. It's a quick read, and I'd love to hear your feedback. https://lnkd.in/gca8QUa7 US Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reminds all HIPAA-regulated entities to take action to mitigate or prevent breaches of personal medical data. These include: 1. Integrating risk analysis and risk management into business processes. 2. Providing regular training to the workforce about privacy and security. 3. When security incidents occur, incorporate the lessons learned into the security management process. Medical data privacy and security starts with each end user. Should you be thinking about vulnerabilities at each user's system including their monitor and the susceptibility to visual hacking? #PrivateEyeMonitors

Alongside New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Tuesday, her administration announced a host of ways she intends to use technology to improve the state government’s services and operations, including a cybersecurity incident reporting mandate, required AI training and a broad effort to increase access to government services. https://lnkd.in/ePq-g4xu

🔒 We understand the importance of cybersecurity to our clients. That's why our newest black & white A4 devices offer upgraded security features to keep printed data safe. 💡 Secure your financial workflows and confidential information.

The Wall Street Journal article, "Why Hackers Want Your Health Information," delves into the increasing frequency of data breaches targeting healthcare organizations. The article highlights that hackers often seek patient data for financial gain, including fraud or selling the information on the black market. Rahul Telang, a professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, emphasizes the critical need for robust cybersecurity practices in healthcare to protect against bad actors. “This is an area where AI can quickly multiply how many people the bad guys hit and how crafty those targeted messages can be,” says Telang. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ev7dxhC8

Ever wonder how many resources it takes to manage and review the data from all the cyber tools a SOC uses? Picture this: It’s during a thunderstorm delay at a Steelers-Cowboys game, and you’re stuck in this packed hallway (yes, I was there!). Every single fan is like an alert, log, or false positive clogging up the SOC’s view. Trying to wade through it all to find the real threat feels impossible. Enter Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex! With its AI-driven automation, Cortex is like your fast pass out of the storm, clearing away the noise so your SOC can focus on the real action. No more drowning in alerts during ‘thunderstorm delays’—just a smooth, efficient threat response process!