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Credit to Author: David Maciejak| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:50:59 +0000

Do you ever feel the Internet is especially slow these days? Or do you have ever wonder if maybe it’s just your computer that’s getting slower? Don’t rush to the IT shop to buy a new computer yet … you may have been a victim of a new trick used by malevolent hackers called browser “cryptojacking.” What is cryptojacking? It’s a new trick used to mine cryptocurrencies on your computer using your CPU resources in the background without your knowledge. All that a cybercriminal has to do is load a script…

Credit to Author: Susan Biddle| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

Fortinet’s Vice President of Strategic Programs, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, recently hosted a webinar called “Implementing Security with Digital Transformation Initiatives.”  This talk touched on why digital transformation is so crucial across industries, as well as the technological capabilities organizations need to adopt in order to ensure a successful digital transformation.  

Credit to Author: Amy Thompson| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

In an effort to meet consumer demands and business needs, moving business-critical infrastructure and operations over to cloud environments is becoming less of an option and more of a requirement. Recently, we wrote about the digital transformation that will, sooner rather than later, be adopted by our channel partner’s clients. This transformation will be focused on enabling business operations and consumers with such things as big data analytics, IoT devices, and new technology that is faster and more agile than ever. The ability to offer…

Credit to Author: Michael Xie| Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

Over the last couple of years, cyberattacks have evolved in both scale and effectiveness, affecting organizations across all industries and geographic regions. Successful cyberattacks are a growing industry-wide problem in spite of billions being spent on cybersecurity solutions. Part of the reason is that new techniques- and in fact a mature supporting cybercrime ecosystem- for penetration and evading detection have reduced the effectiveness of many traditional defenses. The lingering effects of a successful attack often have devastating consequences,…

Credit to Author: Bill McGee| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:50:59 +0000

On Monday morning it was announced that WPA2, WiFi’s most popular encryption standard, had been cracked. A new attack method called KRACK (for Key Reinstallation AttaCK) is now able to break WPA2 encryption, allowing a hacker to read information passing between a device and its wireless access point using a variation of a common – and usually highly detectable – man-in-the-middle attack. If successful, this vulnerability can potentially allow a hacker to spy on your data as well as gain access to unsecured devices sharing the…

Credit to Author: Anthony Giandomenico| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

In light of today’s huge skills gap, security professionals have an obligation to mentor the next generation. Employees of cybersecurity vendors can help shrink the gap by volunteering their time in the classrooms, from elementary school through college. The knowledge and experience of front-line professionals is invaluable, whether to explain to first-graders what malware is or to steer college students toward the right classes to give them a strong foundation for a cybersecurity career. The problem is bigger than any one vendor or educational

Credit to Author: Susan Biddle| Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

From October 15th – 18th, the 2017 Internet2 Technology Exchange will take place in San Francisco, CA. The Technology Exchange brings together leaders from the research, education, and technology communities to discuss and find solutions to the technical challenges that threaten the missions of their organizations. The robust Internet2 community comprises 317 US higher education institutions, 81 leading corporations, 64 affiliate and federal affiliate members, 43 regional and state education networks, and more than…

Credit to Author: Susan Biddle| Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:50:59 +0000

The healthcare sector has undergone dramatic changes in the past several years, primarily spurred by the adoption of new medical technology. Beginning with the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and continuing on into the increased use of medical applications, online patient portals, connected devices, and wearables, the healthcare sector has been capitalizing on digital advancements to improve overall patient experiences and outcomes. This effort has been well received by patients and physicians alike, as it simplifies communication…