User Awareness Program

“Sharing Too Much” Awareness Poster

Another awareness poster for YOUR customers (and users).  Now that we have our own employees aware, maybe it’s time to start posting content for our customers! Download the large versions here: Awareness Poster (Portrait) Awareness Poster (Landscape) You are welcome t...

“Beware – Ransomware!” Awareness Poster

Another awareness poster for YOUR customers (and users).  Now that we have our own employees aware, maybe it’s time to start posting content for our customers! Download the large versions here: Awareness Poster (Portrait) Awareness Poster (Landscape) You are welcome t...

Asus Malware Highlights The Risk of Supply Chain Attacks

The malware was distributed through Asus’ own tool, and was signed with a valid certificate… An article review. When it comes to avoiding malware and other internet attacks, most users know you should avoid downloading files from unknown sources—but a recent a...

P-7 The Top Seven Awareness Posters 2018

Some of them about passwords . . . By view count, here are the top seven posters as of 12/10/2018!Another one of those Dan’s New Leaf Posts, meant to inspire thought about IT Governance . . . . Given what a hit the posters we did during the year were, ...

Broadcast Awareness

Steps One and Two . . . How to Substantially Decrease (and Streamline) Response Time Another one of those Dan’s New Leaf Posts, meant to inspire thought about IT Governance . . . . Given that we have been watching networks since 2000, we have seen a LOT of incident...

The Human Factor

A new study reveals half of the employers think their biggest risk comes from the inside. An article review. When considering threats that your network may face, how often do you consider the people who work for you? A new study from Kaspersky shows more than half of busi...

Small Business Resource Page

Small Business Technology Risk Management Starting Points Remember, these are merely generic starting points! They may not be all-inclusive for your unique business! The infotex Small Business Technology Risk Assessment A starting point to determine tactics. For a movie on...

Former NIST Official Regrets Issuing Password Guidance

Bill Burr admits security advice actually created more vulnerable passwords. An article review. If you’ve ever angrily questioned some seemingly arbitrary rule when creating a new password, there is some vindication for you: the former government official whose passw...

Recently Discovered Mac Malware Has Long History

Researchers found evidence in the code that the exploit may have been in use for decades. An article review It’s a common belief that viruses and other types of malware don’t affect Apple products, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. A good exa...

Ransomware Attacks Continue Record Growth In 2017

As attacks rise, global damages are expected to reach $5 Billion. An Article Review. We’re only halfway through 2017 but endpoint security firm Barkley has already come out with a look at the year in ransomware, which isn’t surprising since it feels like weR...