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The Life-or-Death Importance of Medical Device Security
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The Life-or-Death Importance of Medical Device Security

Cybersecurity was not always top of mind when these devices were being created.

Duped No More: Navigating the Maze of Social Engineering Schemes
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Duped No More: Navigating the Maze of Social Engineering Schemes

The best way to guard against becoming a target of social engineering is to familiarize yourself with the strategies, psychological hooks, and technological means...

Automated Tests Are the Safety Net
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Automated Tests Are the Safety Net

Automated testing in software development significantly diminishes routine work and saves time, allowing programmers to work more effectively.

Navigating the 2023 Cybersecurity Landscape
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Navigating the 2023 Cybersecurity Landscape

The importance of information security technologies cannot be overstated, given how deeply integrated gadgets have become in our lives.

Beyond Passwords: The Path to Stronger Authentication Mechanisms
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Beyond Passwords: The Path to Stronger Authentication Mechanisms

The inherent risks associated with passwords stem from their very nature.

A Year Embedded in the Crypto-NFT Space
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A Year Embedded in the Crypto-NFT Space

From digital ownership to artistic communities.

Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
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Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

Preventing unauthorized access or misuse of confidential data.

Using GitHub CoPilot is Like Having a Superpower
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Using GitHub CoPilot is Like Having a Superpower

With the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) and tools like GitHub CoPilot, I think we’re a step closer towards a world where software can be created by anyone...

What Google Should Really Be Worried About
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What Google Should Really Be Worried About

How sewers of lies could spell the end of Web search.

Why Data Security Is An Issue For Business Phone Systems In 2023
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Why Data Security Is An Issue For Business Phone Systems In 2023

A discussion of the most common phone scams, how they work, and how to protect yourself from them.

5 Best Practices for Cloud-Based Backup and Recovery in 2023
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5 Best Practices for Cloud-Based Backup and Recovery in 2023

These practices help technical professionals ensure their organizations' data is protected and can be recovered quickly.

The Key to Successful Threat Intelligence
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The Key to Successful Threat Intelligence

A modern Information Security perspective.

Data Backup and VM Modernization: How-to Guide
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Data Backup and VM Modernization: How-to Guide

A guide to VM modernization when dealing with data backups.

Data Loss Prevention vs. Data-Centric Audit and Protection: What Is the Difference?
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Data Loss Prevention vs. Data-Centric Audit and Protection: What Is the Difference?

A look at the typical tasks solved by DCAP systems, and how they differ from those solved by DLP systems.

DevSecOps: Resolving Disagreements Between Developers and Security Teams
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DevSecOps: Resolving Disagreements Between Developers and Security Teams

Conflicts and disputes can arise between these adjacent teams; it is impossible to avoid them in the process of launching new products. And they certainly require...

A History of One Brute-Force Attack
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A History of One Brute-Force Attack

A classic brute-force attack boils down to guessing credentials. In my scenario, though, the perpetrators acted somewhat differently.

Data Anonymization Using the Random Sum Method
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Data Anonymization Using the Random Sum Method

The purpose of this blog post is to present an anonymization method that can be applied to the digital attributes of personal data.

Blockchain For What, Exactly?
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Blockchain For What, Exactly?

Considering the real-world consequences of blockchain hype.

Superhero Secret Identities Aren't Possible with Today's Computing Technologies
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Superhero Secret Identities Aren't Possible with Today's Computing Technologies

In comic books, most superheroes have a secret identity, usually to protect their friends and family from retribution. However, today’s computer technology would...

AI Education for Teens: Lifting the Hood on Data and Machine Learning
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AI Education for Teens: Lifting the Hood on Data and Machine Learning

What are key ideas and intuitions foundational to AI that AI education in secondary schools should target? This blog post describes our approach to teaching AI...
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