Many companies and home users are starting to move their data to the cloud because of its convenience. But with the recent shut down by the FBI of the mega-giant website, Megaupload leaving millions of legal users locked out of their files, there’s growing concerns about just how safe and convenient cloud storage really is.
Today’s article in GCN highlights this concern:
A Justice Department spokesman told DigitalTrends that, in this case, users didn’t have a right to expect their files back, because Megaupload had warned them on its terms-of-service and website FAQ to make copies of their files and that the users assumed responsibility for any loss of data.
Kanguru offers great, large-capacity storage solutions with built-in security options; perfect for keeping your files safe and portable on-the-go, and giving you 100% control over your files. Take a look:
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With the holiday weekend upon us, I thought I’d share a link to fun little IT security send up of “The Night Before Christmas” from SecurityWeek called “The Night Before Christmas in the Shoes of an IT Security Professional”.
Here a short excerpt:
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The data was all safe, protected with care,
In hopes that year-end bonuses soon would be there.
The servers were nestled all safe in their racks
Protected from malware and vile forms of hacks.
The data all encrypted, with a nice complex key,
The software came, of course, with a great big huge fee.
The full post is a fun read for IT and Infosec Professionals, check it out here.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Data Security
By Emmett Jorgensen
One of the obstacles we often face when selling encrypted flash drives involves the “ease of use” argument. Companies want to add security, but are reluctant to inconvenience their users or add costly infrastructure. It’s understandable; if a solution is difficult to utilize, users won’t use it (or won’t use it correctly).
We’ve all seen those Geico commercials where the offended Neanderthal storms off over his portrayal as a simpleton. We chuckle; maybe think of someone we know that fits that description, then don’t give it much of a second thought.
The truth is, Read more…
Data Security
By Nate Cote
So, you are charged with selecting the best IT product to implement into your organization’s infrastructure, but which product should you purchase? Of course there are the straight-forward items that need to be addressed such as performance, compatibility, price, and support.
But what about the actual “guts” of the product?
As the incidence of cyber warfare expands, whether it is supported by nation-states, ethically challenged corporations, or hackers, it becomes increasingly important to trust the products that we are relying on to keep the “bad stuff” out. Read more…
Data Security
With Black Friday upon us, we wanted to post a quick reminder to be careful while shopping online during the holidays.
Here is a good link from CSO Online to some tips for safe online shopping:
FBI’s Holiday Online Shopping Tips
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Data Security
A recent article published in the Chicago Tribune brings up some great points regarding information security and outsourcing. The article, titled “Rise of outsourcing poses new cybersecurity problems” details how, with outsourcing, companies are giving up a measure of control over their security.
It also describes the rise of security audits and how recent data breaches have been a boon for IT security consultants.
“Performing security audits is now a specialty within information technology consulting,” said Isaac Cheifetz, an IT recruiter with Open Technologies Consulting Co. Security “is no longer simply about making sure the network firewall is up.”
For the full story, click here.
Data Security
By Matthew Losanno
When the integrity of your system and network is at stake, neglecting a critical software update is the last task that should be placed on the back burner.
According to an article posted on Dark Reading over the summer “Six out of every 10 users of Adobe Reader are running unpatched versions of the program, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of malware attacks, according to a report…”
All software updates, although seemingly trivial, can offer protection against a variety of vulnerabilities. Most of us will readily update our anti-virus software; we all understand that it can prevent a virus from taking control of our computer or deleting our data. While the antivirus software actively scans incoming files/emails, AV software is similar to a last line of defense; it is there when your computer has already been the target of an exploitation. Read more…
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Kanguru’s Emmett Jorgensen was just featured in Government Security News (GSN) as a guest columnist with an article entitled “Flash Drive Security goes beyond Encryption“.
The article has an infosec focus on newer developments in flash drive security including remote management, on-board anti-virus and more. Here is a short excerpt: Read more…
Data Security
By Emmett Jorgensen
When someone mentions hacker, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Admit it, you picture a shady criminal hacker attempting to access your private data for nefarious reasons.
In general, hackers get a bad rep within the media. They are portrayed as social outcasts or criminals looking to steal from or defraud the unsuspecting public. The media frequently makes little or no distinction between hacker types; simply lumping them all together into a malevolent group. The truth is hackers come in all shapes and sizes. Black hat hackers, white hat hackers, hacktivists, script kiddies, pen testers, etc.
The Good
White hat hackers (or ethical hackers) and pentesters are generally the good guys of the hacker world. Their services strengthen IT security through collaboration with organizations to test their information systems and processes. Read more…
Data Security
Thanks to all that joined us for last weeks webinar on “How to Minimize the Risks of a Data Breach/Cyber Attack.” For those that were unable to attend, we’ve created a video of the webinar you can view.
Check it out.
How to Minimize the Risks of a Data Breach/Cyber Attack
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