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Top 10 things to know about mobile security

Michelle Drolet

10. Malware is on the rise The threat of malware on mobile platforms is growing steadily as more and more cyber criminals target mobile devices in increasingly sophisticated ways. 9. Byod is a challenge There are obvious benefits to the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend, but it also creates IT challenges and exposes your

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Please join us at the Information Security Summit 2014

Michelle Drolet

Please save the date and plan to  join us for this timely forum on what you need to know about the latest security issues, threats, and technologies that will help you protect your business! May 29, 2014  8:00AM – 1:00PM MassBay Community College 50 Oakland Street  | Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Early Bird Special: $35

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Towerwall Security Patch Alert Vol 13.63

Michelle Drolet

Patch Tuesday January 2014 – Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle by Chester Wisniewski As expected Microsoft delivered four patches on patch Tuesday covering Windows XP, 2003, 7, 2008 R2, Word and Dynamics. All four patches are rated important, the first time in memory that none of the fixes were critical. The Word fix applies to all

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Towerwall Security/Vulnerability Alert Vol 13.62

Michelle Drolet

Recent vulnerabilities for which exploits are available compiled by the Qualys Vulnerability Research Team. This is a list of recent vulnerabilities for which exploits are available. System administrators can use this list to help in prioritization of their remediation activities. The Qualys Vulnerability Research Team compiles this information based on various exploit frameworks, exploit databases,

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MetroWest Chamber of Commerce: 118th Annual Meeting

Michelle Drolet

Well, it was certainly a night to remember and much to celebrate With over 325+ people coming to celebrate the 118th MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! It was a great night with much money raised for United Way’s Feed a Family and our hero’s  – Military Veterans. Watch some of the fun we had:

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Sophos expert talks about Cryptolocker and bitcoin ransom on CNBC (Video)

Michelle Drolet

And it keeps getting worse… A widespread outbreak of a sneaky, file-encrypting piece of ransomware called Cryptolocker has many people talking. One very important question raised by Cryptolocker’s success to date: Should you ever pay a ransom to a cybercriminal? Sophos security expert James Lyne, head of global security research at Sophos, went on cable

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Four Steps to Respond & Recover from Sophisticated Security Attacks

Michelle Drolet

Great information in SC Magazine’s latest whitepaper report, ‘Four steps to respond and recover from sophisticated security attacks’, it discusses the four proactive steps that you can – and should – take now to help keep your organization safe. Click here to view more details: http://bit.ly/131uu2J As we all know, cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated

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Tips for testing your mobile app security

Michelle Drolet

Wherever an app originates from, it is vital that you can vouch for its security before it is circulated The enterprise has gone mobile and there’s no turning back. And while the BYOD movement has received plenty of attention, IT departments are getting a handle on the security risks of personal mobile devices in the workplace. The

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Are mobile apps truly enterprise-secure?

Michelle Drolet

Many companies have embraced the BYOD trend. They may even have developed applications that enable employees to have 24/7 access to business data and tools. The benefits can be counted in productivity boosts and flexibility, but there is a real and present danger that is being ignored all too often. How many of these enterprise

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Views from the Inside: A successful BYOD policy is not just about security

Michelle Drolet

The BYOD trend shows no sign of abating as more and more organizations recognize the potential benefits in terms of cost and convenience. According to a recent surveyby Good Technology, 76 percent of enterprises are now supporting BYOD and the majority of those that still don’t are planning to do so in the near future. When

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