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What NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework is and why it matters

Michelle Drolet

Practical advice to help you build a solid InfoSec plan The risk of your business falling victim to cybercrime has never been higher. Despite a seemingly endless parade of high profile data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams, many organizations still lack the necessary defenses to identify, prevent, or recover from an attack. The trouble

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Tips to Protect Your Business From Ransomware

Michelle Drolet

Over the last few years we’ve observed the steady rise of ransomware with some trepidation. It is fast becoming a multi-million dollar business, and it’s getting surprisingly sophisticated. The ransomware industry is continually innovating, offering cybercriminals new technology, various business models, and all the support they need to conduct successful attacks on unsuspecting individuals and

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10 things I know about… Securing mobile devices

Michelle Drolet

10) Always lock your screen. Unlocked phones are always going to dangerously accessible. The first line of defense is a PIN, password, pattern or a biometric measure like your fingerprint. 9) Only install trusted apps. Apps should only ever be installed from official app stores, or your enterprise app store, to reduce the risk of

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Join us for the ISSA New England August 2017 Sponsor Expo

Michelle Drolet

Please join us for the The ISSA New England Chapter’s 2017 Sponsor Expo Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT Verizon Labs 60 Sylvan Rd Waltham, MA 02451 You are invited to ISSA, New England Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Expo and Chapter Meeting. Compete in the Security Bee (questions from the CISSP exam)

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When It Comes to Cyber Security, The Weakest Link is Still Employees

Michelle Drolet

We need to make sure the highly regulated world of cannabis business knows how to protect its data, customer and otherwise, yet also control access to it without too much hassle. As an insurgent breed, hackers are savvy and will seek out the path of least resistance. When your defenses are good, the weak link

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Join Towerwall & Sophos for "The End of Ransomware" Webinar

Michelle Drolet

“Those within cyber security circles know ransomware has become a lucrative billion dollar business for an army of cybercriminals…It’s time you learn about the tricks and trade of cybercriminals and how their threats are constantly evolving.”– John Shaw, Vice President, Enduser Security Group, Sophos Please join Towerwall and Sophos for an exclusive lunch and learn.

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Michelle Drolet interviewed on the WannaCry Ransomware Attack

Michelle Drolet

After the recent wave of WannaCry ransomware attacks, managed service providers said the key takeaway they are bringing to customers going forward is the importance of proactive security. “Our whole stance is around proactive security. When you have proactive [security], WannaCry is not going to have an impact,” said Michelle Drolet, CEO of Framingham, Mass.-based

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The End of Ransomware

Michelle Drolet

Everything you need to know to stop ransomware. Please join Towerwall and Sophos for an exclusive lunch and learn to learn how to stop ransomware cold. You’ll find out about: Polymorphic Malware What is Next Generation Malware How does a ransomware attack happen? 9 best security practices to apply NOW! June 28, 2017 | 12:00

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Michelle Drolet interviewed on "Today’s security challenges" in recent TechTarget E-Handbook

Michelle Drolet

Channel partners can make arguments for the integrated security suite and the best-in-class point product method, but the decision ultimately rests on a customer’s specific needs.   “Security is not one-size-fits-all, so it depends on the type of organization and what their risk tolerance level is,” said Michelle Drolet, CEO at Towerwall Inc., a data

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