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Mindfulness at Work in Schneider Electric: Self-Care and Optimal Performance

Credit to Author: Kristen Larsen| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:34:57 +0000

Written by Guest Blogger, Mariana C. Gonzalez. At Schneider Electric, cultivating a corporate culture of high-performance is key for all levels of the organization. The ambition of creating a culture of… Read more »

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FortinetSecurity

Executive Insights: Stopping Threats Starts with Getting Back to the Basics

Credit to Author: John Maddison| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:50:59 +0000

The majority of these breaches have one thing in common. IT teams are failing to practice basic security hygiene. Cybercriminals target known vulnerabilities because they know that most organizations will have failed to patch or replace their vulnerable devices. WannaCry targeted a vulnerability for which a patch had been available for months. Shame on them. But Petya followed a month later and targeted the exact same vulnerability. And millions of devices were still affected. So, shame on us.

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ComputerWorldIndependent

Lock it down: The macOS security guide

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:11:00 -0800

Apple’s systems are highly secure, but if your private or enterprise data matters to you it’s essential to ensure your Mac is as highly secured as possible. This quick guide should help you do just that.

Keep it zippy

Malware is everywhere and Macs are not immune. You can ignore the potential threat if you choose, but if you are an enterprise user holding confidential data, an educator in possession of private data, or even a Bitcoin collector who maybe clicked a few too many links on one of those dodgy faucet websites, you should know to get your Mac secured.

Common sense first

Before we get into some of the security technology inside your Mac (including a wide range of security improvements in High Sierra) it is also important to point out that the biggest threat your computer faces is the person using it. Cyberattackers are highly sophisticated and can piece together lots of information about you, or companies associated with you by simply getting a little more data a little at a time. Make it hard for those people by following simple tips, including:

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Adobe, Microsoft Patch Critical Cracks

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:12:32 +0000

It’s Nov. 14 — the second Tuesday of the month (a.k.a. “Patch Tuesday) — and Adobe and Microsoft have issued gobs of security updates for their software. Microsoft’s 11 patch bundles fix more than four-dozen security holes in various Windows versions and Office products — including at least four serious flaws that were publicly disclosed prior to today. Meanwhile, Adobe’s got security updates available for a slew of titles, including Flash Player, Photoshop, Reader and Shockwave.

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How to Know When You Need an Industrial Ethernet Solution – Part 1

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:59:44 +0000

Guest Blogger: Oliver Kleineberg is responsible for Advanced Development in Belden’s Industrial IT platform. In this role, he plays an active role in shaping the future of Industrial Ethernet. He… Read more »

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