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City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack

Security Affairs

In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. To prevent the threat from spreading within the network, the City shut down the impacted IT systems. The City experts believe that the group specifically targeted a prioritized list of servers using legitimate Microsoft system administrative tools.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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Linux Patch Management: Tools, Issues & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches.

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How To Build A Cybersecurity Career | What Really Matters

Cyber Info Veritas

By having more cybersecurity professionals, we can enhance security. A Global Information Security Workforce Study conducted by ISC showed that out of all the cybersecurity experts surveyed, only 7% are below the age of 29, and only 13% are below the age of 30-34.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Security technologist Bruce Schneier was respected long before the launch of Twitter.

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MY TAKE: Michigan’s Cyber Range hubs provide career paths to high-schoolers, underutilized adults

The Last Watchdog

Both were well-equipped to teach, test and train individuals ranging from teen-agers and non-technical adults, to working system administrators and even seasoned tech security pros. Veterans have an inclination to continually defend their country, and many have security clearances, he says. “We Merit 1981.

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MY TAKE: Remote classes, mobile computing heighten need for a security culture in K-12 schools

The Last Watchdog

This was an early indicator of how far most schools have to go in adopting an appropriate security posture. However, these inconveniences of enforcing passwords and using waiting rooms are completely reasonable if you want to ensure a secure, private meeting.” The thing that most alarms Jesse Norton is the exposure to kids.

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