January 2019 – Page 20 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Debbie Seres| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:18 +0000

The Top 10 actions to secure your environment series outlines fundamental steps you can take with your investment in Microsoft 365 security solutions. In todays installment, Step 3. Protect your identities, youll learn how to define security policies to protect individual user identities against account compromise and protect your administrative accounts.

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Microsoft Security

January 16, 2019 admin

The evolution of Microsoft Threat Protection, January update

Credit to Author: Debraj Ghosh| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:16 +0000

Learn about the top feature updates for Microsoft Threat Protection in January.

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Security Sophos

January 16, 2019 admin

Safeguard Encryption “worth checking out” says SC Magazine

Credit to Author: mattcookesophoscom| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:32:52 +0000

SC Magazine’s labs team has taken a look at Sophos Safeguard Encryption. We’re delighted to say they scored the product a massive 4.75 out of 5! …adding the extra layer of file security, location-based file encryption and application-based encryption, makes this product worth checking out. You can read the full review here. If you’re looking […]<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/GWaJe5c_asY” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Independent Krebs

January 15, 2019 admin

“Stole $24 Million But Still Can’t Keep a Friend”

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:52:34 +0000

Unsettling new claims have emerged about Nicholas Truglia, a 21-year-old Manhattan resident accused of hijacking cell phone accounts to steal tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies from victims. The lurid details, made public in a civil lawsuit filed this week by one of his alleged victims, paints a chilling picture of a man addicted to thievery and all its trappings. The documents suggest that Truglia stole from his father and even a dead man — all the while lamenting that his fabulous new wealth brought him nothing but misery.

ComputerWorld Independent

January 15, 2019 admin

Exploring the economic realities of cybersecurity insurance | Salted Hash Ep 43

Guest host Juliet Beauchamp talks with senior writer J.M. Porup about the newly created cybersecurity insurance industry, and how a policy could fit into an organization's overall security strategy to help minimize risk.

ScadaICS Schneider

January 15, 2019 admin

Understanding Challenges in Access Control Systems

Credit to Author: Atin Chhabra| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:34:32 +0000

Access Control is the phenomenon introduced in several industries to ensure selective access to data and areas. The primary focus is on information security and restricted physical access. The process… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

January 15, 2019 admin

Different types of circuit breakers explained!

Credit to Author: Kavita Manral| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:29:46 +0000

Generally, in the case of a power connection, the electricity goes through a circuit breaker box where it is divided into numerous circuits. These circuits are supported by a breaker… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

January 15, 2019 admin

New standards, backed by drive technologies, are improving industrial motor and pump efficiency performance

Credit to Author: Merih Cagri Saglam| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:08:42 +0000

Regulatory agencies are releasing new standards that bolster industrial energy efficiency and boost global sustainability efforts. In the US, for example, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the National… Read more »

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