Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:50:33 +0000
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said Monday that taxpayers are no longer required to provide facial scans to create an account online at irs.gov. In lieu of providing biometric data, taxpayers can now opt for a live video interview with ID.me, the privately-held Virginia company that runs the agency’s identity proofing system. The IRS also said any biometric data already shared with ID.me would be permanently deleted over the next few weeks, and any biometric data provided for new signups will be destroyed after an account is created.
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:18:57 +0000
Missouri Governor Mike Parson made headlines last year when he vowed to criminally prosecute a journalist for reporting a security flaw in a state website that exposed personal information of more than 100,000 teachers. But Missouri prosecutors now say they… Read More »
Credit to Author: Emma Jones| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
On January 26, 2022, the White House announced it’s Federal Zero Trust strategy. The security announcement is a key milestone for all those that understand the importance of a Zero Trust model and are working hard to achieve it.
Credit to Author: Editor| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:39 +0000
The working landscape has changed, almost beyond recognition. Working remotely is now commonplace, and data commonly resides in the public cloud and within software-as-a-service applications. The traditional perimeter security model is obsolete and it’s time for a change. Enter zero-trust network access as a new cybersecurity philosophy that removes implied trust and instead allows only […]
Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:54 +0000
Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are designed to limit damage from electrical surges. Surges happen extremely fast and may pass through electrical breakers before the breaker can trip. This is because… Read more »