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Save the Date: Information Security Summit - December 2020

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Michelle Drolet

Please join us for our 8th Annual Information Security Summit! “The Evolving Threat Landscape 2020” This regional event provides participants with an update on the latest developments, trends, and status in information security. With the growing popularity of disruptive technologies, including mobility and cloud computing, social networking, and big data analytics, the accompanying data security and privacy issues become fundamental concerns.

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Save the Date: Information Security Summit 2017

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Michelle Drolet

Click here for more information & to register! Please save the date and plan to join us for this timely forum on what you need to know about the latest security issues, threats, and technologies that will help you protect your business!

Save the Date: Information Security Summit 2016

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Michelle Drolet

Secure Your Future with a Virtual CISO - Featured in Infosecurity Magazine

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Michelle Drolet

Towerwall Founder and CEO Michelle Drolet's latest article "Secure Your Future with a Virtual CISO" is featured in the Infosecurity Magazine. Read more below: The enterprise is facing a dangerous combination of mounting cybersecurity threats of increasing subtlety and a widening gap in the skills required to identify and combat them. Knowing how to lead the charge in identifying and analyzing threats, creating strategic security plans, and ensuring compliance, requires the right level offalse

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Data Privacy Alert Vol 13.83 – Anthem Healthcare Breach

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Michelle Drolet

secuProvided by William Gallagher Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. News broke last week that Anthem, the nation’s second-largest health insurance carrier, was the victim of a data breach by external hackers. This breach affects both current and potentially former clients of Anthem. WGA is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis, and here is what we know at this point. Anthem is working with the FBI to determine the extent of the compromised data. To provide members with the most currentfalse

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Save the Date: Please join us at the Information Security Summit 2015

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Michelle Drolet

Please save the date and plan to join us for this timely forum on what you need to know about the latest security issues, threats, and technologies that will help you protect your business!

What You Need to Know About This New Bank Account Threat

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Michelle Drolet

Sophos Researcher James Wyke recently did an analysis of the malware Vawtrak. He found that Vawtrak has been targeting financial institutions, especially banks. Vawtrak injects a DLL code into the targeted bank’s website, which allows a bypass of the victim’s two-factor authentication and infects the victim with a mobile malware. The malware then automatically transfers money out of the victims account and hides any traces of the transfer. If you notice unusual activity in your bank account orfalse

The 4 Es of Enterprise Security

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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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Debunking 5 Reasons Businesses Use to Not Invest In Computer Security

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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

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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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