“Because It’s Friday” has a goal: “After a week of cyber security news we always try to ease you into the weekend with something lighter.” But very occassionally we do get close to the core subject of Smart Thinking Solutions – cyber security – but hopefully in an entertaining way. …
Encryption is important
I am an advocate of using encryption to improve the cyber security posture of our clients. This week I submitted a “draft for discussion” IT and Cyber Security Audit report to a client in which there are several recommendations to use encryption to improve their cyber security stance. Is encryption …
Cyber Security Awareness Training – Why?
I am working on two IT and Cyber Security Audits – and I could not get Diana to fill in for me for “The Wednesday Bit” this week although she did an excellent job last week. IT and Cyber Security Audit | Smart Thinking Solutions Here is something I wrote …
Microsoft Patch Tuesday – November 2024
Today is second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patch Tuesday. The day the cyber security world thinks about Microsoft patches and vulnerabilities. But remember other vendors also release cyber security and functionality updates and patches on or around the same time – check those as well. Cyber Security Highlights There are …
Privacy and Sharing
Here is a case of trust and privacy gone very wrong. I gave my DNA to tracking company – then it vanished – BBC News Who knows what will happen. Your Takeaway This story should make you think about the information you hold and the steps you take to keep …