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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s how ‘WFM’ tools can boost productivity — and security — of remote workers

The Last Watchdog

Related: Turning workers into security security sensors. What’s more, WFM tools can help reinforce best security practices needed as companies increase their reliance on a remote workforce and using cloud-based software. Let’s discuss some of the reasons why WFM software can improve productivity – and security.

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GUEST ESSAY: Top 5 cyber exposures tied to the rising use of international remote workforces

The Last Watchdog

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks. Countries have different data security laws, and these can get in the way of one another.

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GUEST ESSAY: A full checklist on how to spot pharming attacks — and avoid becoming a victim

The Last Watchdog

Primarily the Pharming attack is planned to gain sensitive data like login credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), social security numbers, bank details, and more. An SSL certificate ensures that the website is encrypted and secure. However, you can change it with a more secure one. Pharming vs phishing.

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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

To minimize their impact, implementing preventive security measures into these advanced systems is crucial. Businesses across all industries can function adequately without worrying about would-be hackers with malicious intent when they secure their networks. About the essayist: April Miller is a staff writer at ReHack Magazine.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for March 2023

IT Governance

This month, we’re dedicating our feature to a topic that has been circling the cyber security sector – and many others besides – for some time: AI (artificial intelligence). Cyber security is no exception. Fighting fire with fire It’s not only the good guys that are using AI in the cyber security landscape.

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5 reasons you should get CISSP qualified in 2019

IT Governance

If so, this is the perfect time to become a CISSP ® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). The qualification was developed and is maintained by (ISC) 2 , the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium. Maintain certification through continuing professional education credits.

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Roadmap for the Data Gold Rush: Maintaining Qualitative Data in the IoT Environment

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

In the wake of this monumental technological and industrial evolution, we need to create a secure, qualitative and reliable relationship between users, connected devices and applications. PKI software coupled with a hardening automation solution like an HSM (hardware security module) provides a highly-secure solution.

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