Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
I have come across the issue of EoL products being used several times whilst carrying out IT and Cyber Security Audits. Often the client has no idea that the firewall or internet connected printer they are relying on is no longer supported by the manufacturer. I have written about this …
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I have written about the risks of Android apps – a lot, see the highlights of the issue here: Device Security (Pt. 2) | Smart Thinking Solutions However to reinforce the statement that apps downloaded from the Google Play Store can be a serious security risk on your organisation’s information, …
This is a very good follow on article from – When hardware reaches EOL | Smart Thinking Solutions. Device cyber security is rarely taken seriously by organisations or individuals and it is really important when that device is connected to the internet, and what device today is not connected to …
EOL – End of Life. With hardware this can mean that when the iPhone is dropped down the toilet or the laptop is dropped down the stairs, they have reached the end of their service life. But usually it is something more subtle – hardware reaches EOL when vendors stop …
…but have resisted. Here is why: TP-Link smart bulbs can let hackers steal your WiFi password – BleepingComputer Your takeaway We are particularly careful with what devices we allow inside our secure networks, at the office, at home and at clients. Of course it has happened that clients have installed …
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