Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

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One of the nation's largest fuel pipelines has been forced to shut down after being affected by a ransomware cyberattack.  Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment. 

Ransomware attack leads to shutdown of major U.S. pipeline system

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By: David E. Sanger A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one…

The Cybersecurity Job Gap and How Getting Women in STEM can Help [Video]

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As previously stated, Researchers at Cybersecurity Ventures detailed in a 2019 post there would be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally in 2021, but with the addition of 700,000 additional skilled practitioners according to a Cybersecurity Workforce Study that entered the field this year, the projected number has dropped to approximately 3,21 million.

Social Media Safety Awareness Tips

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Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks.  It is important to protect yourself as well as know the common signs of someone trying to trick or scam you. 

Internet Safety Tips for Parent and Kids [Video]

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In a recent interview on the BNC network, I provided a few tips to keep kids safe while online on the Internet. 

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Explained

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Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with the distributed and interconnected nature of IT products and service supply chain.

Non-sensitive PII + Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII

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Non-Sensitive PII together combined with Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII

The Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve: A National Guard-like program to address growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by the U.S. government

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This would be like a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve and it would be voluntary and by invitation only.  This would allow our national security agencies to have access to the qualified, capable, and service-oriented American talent necessary to respond when an attack occurs.

Parent/Child Agreement Contract

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Nowadays having an online agreement or a set of rules that guides both a child and parent on online usage and expectations makes a lot of sense.  It also allows an opportunity for both the parent and child to talk about the components that are in the contract as a way to dialog about the importance of being in the digital world.

Internet Safety Tips for Seniors and Scams to Watch Out for

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According to a Pew Research Center survey, about 66% of Americans are over the age of 65 and many of them are online.