Michelle Drolet

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    The 4 Es of Enterprise Security

    Security Partners , network security , Security Services , IT Infrastructure , Assessment , Security Regulations , Enforce , Establish , Security Program , Information Security , Evaluate , Application Security , Security , Cloud Security , security policy , 4E Methodology , Educate , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach , Gap Assessment

    Michelle Drolet

    Building a solid security program takes time. Every organization is different. It's very important to assess your technology, and consider both internal and external threats. An assessment will reveal vulnerabilities. The remediation process will help you take full advantage of your existing security assets and point you at any gaps that need filling. Even once your defenses are in place, vigilance is an ongoing requirement because new threats are emerging all the time. In the face of ourfalse

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    The Cybersecurity Skills Gap

    IT Infrastructure , Virtual CISO , Assessment , Security Program , Information Security , security policy , cybercriminals , cybersecurity , vCISO , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    The information security profession, which evolved largely in reaction to threats, is now paying the price of an entire “missing generation.” Companies are challenged finding pros with the combination of business and technical savvy that is needed to combat growing threats. Compounding this problem, educational institutions are not graduating enough students with the necessary skills or experience for entry-level positions. It is estimated that between 300,000 and 1,000,000 currentfalse

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    Debunking 5 Reasons Businesses Use to Not Invest In Computer Security

    network security , Risk Management , Data Security , Security Regulations , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mac , software systems , malware , iPhone , software updates , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , cybercriminals , cloud services , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    The rise of malware seems to have passed some people by. As the ranks of cybercriminals grow and they find new ways to exploit our systems and steal our data, a lot of computer users and small-business owners have convinced themselves that it won't happen to them. Here are five common excuses that explain why some people think they don't need computer security and the reasons why they do.

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    Towerwall Security Alert V13.79 - How to clear out cookies, Flash cookies and local storage

    HTTP , Linkedin , Web Storage , Cache , KISSmetrics , Data Security , DOM , Security Regulations , Twitter , Add-ons , Chrome , Cookies , eBay , Fingerprinting , Security Program , Information Security , Settings , Application Security , Security , HTML , Internet Explorer , LSO , Facebook , Private Browsing , Flash Cookies , Amazon , security policy , Gmail , Windows , Safari , Wikipedia , Data Privacy , Web Browser , WordPress , Pinterest , ETag , cybersecurity , Firefox , Enterprise , Data Breach , PayPal

    Michelle Drolet

    by Mark Stockley This quick fix will show you how to clear out cookies and the cookie-like things that can be used to track you online. If you already know what cookies are all about then you can skip the next bit and go straight to the instructions.

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    Build security into your app development

    Security Partners , Security Services , Data Security , IAST , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Establish , Security Program , Information Security , Application Security , Security , software systems , DevOps , software updates , Mobile Apps , Hackers , Big Data , Data Privacy , OWASP , Mobile Security , Gap Assessment

    Michelle Drolet

    Integrate security testing into your dev process now or else face cyber-attacks later

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    Towerwall Information Security Update Vol 13.78 - 3 ways to make your Outlook.com account safer

    network security , Data Security , Security Regulations , Outlook , Security Threat , Security Program , Information Security , Security , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , cybercriminals , Security Alert , internal emails , Data Privacy , cybersecurity , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    3 ways to make your Outlook.com account safer by John Hawes

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    Towerwall's Candy Alexander Receives 2014 ISSA Award for "Hall of Fame"

    Data Security , Towerwall , ISSA International Awards , CISO , Information Security , ISSA International Conference , Security , cybersecurity , ISSA , Enterprise

    Michelle Drolet

    We are proud to announce that our own Candy Alexander will receive the ISSA "Hall of Fame" Award. See below for more information: Honoree to be Recognized Among RSA Founders at ISSA International Conference on Oct. 22 in Orlando BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Oct 9, 2014) - Towerwall (www.towerwall.com), an IT security services provider for small to mid-size businesses, today announced that Candy Alexander, CISSP CISM, GRC Consultant for Towerwall, been inducted into the Hall of Fame by thefalse

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    More Devices, More Problems.

    Unsecured Wi-Fi , network security , Data Security , IT Infrastructure , BYOD , Towerwall , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Smartphone , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mac , malware , Encryption , Mobile Apps , Cloud Security , Tablets , cloud services , Mobile Protection , Mobile Security , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    Check out this infographic for the numbers behind BYOD.

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    Shellshock , The Latest Mac OSX and Linux Vulnerabilty—

    network security , Shellshock. Bash bug , passwords , security software , Data Security , Linux , iOS update , Security Threat , Information Security , web server , Bash , Mac , Mac OSX , Hackers , cybercriminals , Security Alert , Data Privacy , security research , iOS , GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability , Unix , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    By: Solange_Desc1 Security researchers have discovered a new software bug known as the “Bash Bug” or “Shellshock,” or to those more technically “in-the-know” as GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271)(link is external). This bug, more correctly termed, ‘vulnerability’, potentially allows attackers to gain control over targeted computers. The bug is present in a piece of computer software called, Bash, that is typically found on computers running an operating system calledfalse

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    Firefox 32.0 fixes holes, shakes out some old SSL certs, introduces certificate pinning

    security software , Data Security , Twitter , certificates , Information Security , Application Security , Security , cybercriminals , Data Privacy , cannabis , cybersecurity , Firefox , Enterprise , Data Breach , Gap Assessment

    Michelle Drolet

    by Paul Ducklin on September 3, 2014

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