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Towerwall’s Blog named to the Best Computer Security Blogs 2016 by CreditDonkey

Michelle Drolet

We are honored to share that our blog was named as a Top Computer Security Blogs 2016 by CreditDonkey. CreditDonkey sites: “Business owners who want the latest information on the world of digital security will appreciate this blog’s straightforward approach to news and advice.” We are excited to share the list with some of our security

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Does the NSA have a duty to disclose zero-day exploits?

Michelle Drolet

The NSA should disclose all zero-day exploits. But it doesn’t. To say the National Security Agency (NSA) prefers to lay low and shuns the limelight is an understatement. One joke said about the secretive group, widely regarded as the most skilled state-sponsored hackers in the world, is NSA actually stands for “No Such Agency.” But

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Information Security Summit 2016 Raises $5,000 for MassBay Cyber Security Scholarships

Michelle Drolet

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA (August 2016) – Massachusetts Bay Community College is pleased to announce it has received a generous donation of $5,000 from this year’s annual Information Security Summit to support student scholarships in the field of cyber security. The Information Security Summit, held each year on MassBay Community College’s Wellesley Hills campus, was established

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Hired guns: The rise of the virtual CISO

Michelle Drolet

When is the right time to rent yourself a CISO? The enterprise is facing a dangerous combination of mounting cybersecurity threats of increasing subtlety—and a widening gap in the skills required to identify and combat them. Having someone who knows how to lead the charge in identifying and analyzing threats, creating strategic security plans and

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Cybersecurity is only as strong as your weakest link—your employees

Michelle Drolet

Stay on top of account management and assess staff security skills with CIS Controls 16 and 17 You can have the most secure system in the world, but hackers will always seek out the path of least resistance. When your defenses are good, the weak link is often your employees. Data breaches are most likely

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Sophos First to Introduce Always-On File Encryption for Data Shared Across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android Platforms

Michelle Drolet

OXFORD, U.K., July 19, 2016 – Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security, today announced Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8, a new synchronized encryption solution that protects data against theft from malware, attackers or accidental leaks. All organizations can now choose to adopt the best practice of “always-on” file-level encryption to protect

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Marijuana Industry Brings Compliance to a High Bar

Michelle Drolet

Ensuring overall compliance with strict regulations is the next growth opportunity. Whatever you think of it, marijuana is here to stay and coming to full legalization in a state nearest you. Controversy follows cannabis into every branch of society: political, cultural, science, health, education, legal and finance. A quick search on YouTube will show heartbreaking

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Information Security Summit 2016 Review: Ransomware, Application Vulnerability, Hacking as an Industry Lead our Discussion

Michelle Drolet

Thanks to all who attended and sponsored our 2016 Information Security Summit. It was a great turnout where we discussed a number of issues and threats facing infosec today. We were happy to see attendees share ideas and continue the discussion online with #summitbuzz16 Here are some of the topics discussed at this year’s summit:

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LinkedIn Data Breach Still Causing Problems

Michelle Drolet

Failing to take basic security precautions with website passwords puts your data at risk Do you remember back in 2012 when LinkedIn was hacked? Around 6.5 million user passwords were posted on a Russian blog. There was a mandatory password reset for affected users, and LinkedIn released a statement advising people to enable two-step verification

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8 Tips to Secure Those IoT Devices

Michelle Drolet

Make sure the Internet of Things isn’t a route for hackers to get into your home or workplace As more and more Internet-connected devices find their way into our homes and businesses, it’s important to remember that they represent a security risk. The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly, and in the rush for

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