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Michelle Drolet quoted in TechTarget

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Michelle Drolet

Our Michelle Drolet is quoted in TechTarget's article "Four ways DevOps can boost AWS security". Read more below:

Data Privacy Alert Vol 13.83 – Anthem Healthcare Breach

ID Theft , Information Security , Application Security , Security , FBI , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , Security Alert , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Data Breach

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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Data Privacy Alert Vol 13.81 – Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc.

Information Security , Application Security , ransomware , Cloud Security , Compliance & Privacy , security policy , Security Alert , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

Anthem, the nation's second-largest health insurance company, is the latest target of a security breach. Eighty million customers, including the company's own CEO, are at risk of having their personal information stolen. VPC SAN FRANCISCO - As many as 80 million customers of the nation's second-largest health insurance company, Anthem Inc., have had their account information stolen, the company said in a statement. "Anthem was the target of a very sophisticated external cyber-attack," Anthemfalse

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Michelle Drolet published in NetworkWorld - Throw your vendor under the bus after a breach? Not quite so fast

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Michelle Drolet

Our Michelle Drolet is quoted in NetworkWorld's article "Throw your vendor under the bus after a breach? Not quite so fast". Read more below:

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Data Security Alert Vol 13.79 - The Top Hacks of the Year

Security Regulations , Security Program , Information Security , Application Security , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , Security Alert , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

Michelle Drolet

As we approach the end of the year, let’s have a look back at the top hacking incidents of 2014. This year, we might have witnessed the most damaging attack of the decade. It will not be easy beating the Sony attack.

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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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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

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

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Michelle Drolet

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

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