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Creating a Strong Password to Protect Your Accounts

“Password strength” is a measure of a password’s ability to resist brute-force attacks. The longer, more complex, and more unpredictable a password, the greater its password strength. Unfortunately, weak passwords are one of the most common and overlooked causes of system breaches. For this reason, passwords must be sufficiently strong to keep vital systems from... Continue reading

Data Security and the Future of IoT

Connectivity seems to be all the rage these days, as the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to invade even our most common devices. From home thermostats to gas meters (with built-in, real-time leak-detection capability that can send alerts and potentially save lives), to our “AI assistants” Alexa and Google Home, IoT is rapidly changing the... Continue reading

How to Avoid Cryptojacking with Browser Security Tools

Cryptocurrency underwent somewhat of a boom in 2017; everyone wanted in on what seemed like easy money. Buzzwords like “blockchain” began flying around as quickly as the boom happened, then seemed to die back down. This overwhelming influx of public interest, while beneficial in introducing the general public to something innovative, also brought in more... Continue reading

Increase Database Security by Removing Default User Logins

What is an electronic database? An electronic database is essentially a storage unit that collects, stores, and organizes information. Data stored in a database may include names, phone numbers, and addresses. Any sort of information that an organization or individual may deem as significant or important can be stored in a database. One form of... Continue reading

SSAE 16 Audit and SOC Reporting

SSAE 16, or Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16, is a reporting standard created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for all service auditors and organizations (to include data center facilities) throughout the United States. SSAE 16 requires a written assertion from the service company accurately describing the operational effectiveness... Continue reading

Chrome Leverages HTTP Warnings to Secure Users with HTTPS

HTTPS vs HTTP Beginning in July of 2018, Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “Not Secure” as announced via the Google Security Blog. Chrome Security Product Manager Emily Schechter cited the desire for increasing consumer understanding of the risks of unencrypted sites as a primary driver for the change. This shouldn’t come as a... Continue reading