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Snowden Movie Brings Issue of Personal Privacy to the Forefront

Michael Gregg appeared Friday, September 16th on The Fox Morning Show in Houston to talk about the risks to personal privacy that are now occurring because of technology and how these threats will become more advanced and widespread for the … Continue reading

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Research Shows Businesses are Prime Targets for Cybercrime

High profile security breaches such as Target, Snapchat, and Neiman Marcus often make headlines. However, research shows that both large and small businesses are targets of cybercrime. Verizon published a data breach investigations report that looked at 621 confirmed incidents … Continue reading

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Will 2013 Be Like 2012?

Here is a look back at some of the top predictions of the security issues for 2012 and what they may portend for the year to come. Continue reading

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Single Use Credit Cards – Is it Right For You?

One way to avoid the danger and pitfalls of online shopping is with single-use credit cards. We discuss what they are and how they benefit you. Continue reading

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Cyber Security for Businesses – Part 2

Every second after a cyber attack is critical. It is important to have a rapid-response plan in place to protect both you and your customers and clients. Here are the steps involved in handling a security breach. Continue reading

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Stop. Think. Connect. Cyber Security for Businesses

According to the Department of Homeland Security, almost half of all cyber attacks are against small businesses with less than five hundred employees. Perhaps more shocking, only 52% of small businesses have a cyber security plan and 40% have no response plan in the event that they are attacked by hackers. Continue reading

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Hackers feed on the lack of penetration testing and security audits

Network and software security? Hacker’s feed on the lack of it. They live for the challenge of finding vulnerabilities, and they know when and how to accomplish their cyber intrusions just when you think your audits are trustworthy. The legacy … Continue reading

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Identify IT Vulnerabilities with a Security Assessment

The IT infrastructure for a business may have hidden vulnerabilities that can expose data to many types of risks. One way to identify vulnerabilities on a system is to perform a security assessment. A strategic company that can perform ethical … Continue reading

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Cyber Bodyguards

The concept of cyber bodyguards may seem far-fetched, but it’s something that corporate America already has adopted.  CEO’s, business owners, and companies working through mergers, acquisitions, and IPO’s routinely use. This is one area where Hollywood has lagged behind. Celebrities … Continue reading

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Is It Ok For My Child To Be On Social Media?

The question must be asked—is online social media still an adults-only realm or should children be allowed to dip their toes in these waters? Continue reading

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