Michelle Drolet
A practical guide for higher-ed leaders reviewing vendor risk, identity and integrations, and institutional readiness after the Canvas compromise.
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Michelle Drolet
The Canvas compromise is like a lesson in SaaS security for organizations that have operational dependency on SaaS platforms. The Canvas global community includes more than 8,000 institutions across more than 100 countries, and Canvas is used by 100% of Ivy League universities. No surprise, then, that this compromise took both an operational and a reputational toll
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Michelle Drolet
With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand
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Michelle Drolet
BOSTON – August 31, 2021 – Towerwall, a 25-year provider of cybersecurity services for emerging to mid-size enterprises, today announced it has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to list its array of data and IT security services and onsite deployment of Virtual Security Officers on the AWS Marketplace. Towerwall is one of the
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Michelle Drolet
Penetration testing is vital, but are you doing it right? Here are some common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them. One of the most effective ways to uncover flaws and weaknesses in your security posture is to have a third party carry out planned attacks on your system. Penetration testing is all about
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Michelle Drolet
With ransomware and phishing attacks on the rise, companies must continuously focus on cyber risks to protect assets and customers. Covid-19 forced organizations to evolve their business models overnight. The demand for digital infrastructure has skyrocketed and industries are seeing large-scale adoption of work from home. Unauthorized software, unsecured devices, stressed and distracted workers have
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Michelle Drolet
Hear from our resident expert as he discusses best practices for cloud-based forensics.
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Michelle Drolet
Per a recent analysis from Microsoft (via The Interpreter), every country in the world has fallen prey to at least one COVID-19-related attack. Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory back in April relating to heavy exploitation of Covid-19 by malicious cyber actors. A Breeding Ground For Cybercriminals That’s Not Going
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Michelle Drolet
Security pros have a lot to juggle, but look in the right places and you can find invaluable assistance for free. Maintaining security is a never-ending business. There’s so much to worry about, from misconfigured software to phishing attacks to a rapidly expanding inventory of devices with their own vulnerabilities and update requirements. We could all use
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Please join us for our 8th Annual Information Security Summit! “The Evolving Threat Landscape 2020” This regional event provides participants with an update on the latest developments, trends, and status in information security. With the growing popularity of disruptive technologies, including mobility and cloud computing, social networking, and big data analytics, the accompanying data security
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