Category: Cyber Security

Cyberattacks are increasing at an alarming rate, but the skills and quantity of cybersecurity professionals aren’t. That’s a big problem, according to U.S. officials. Learn More

DDoS attacks have become a prevalent challenge for higher education institutions, impacting monetary resources and well-established reputations. Considering the sheer potency of these events, all organizations that utilize the internet should be aware of and prepared for DDoS attacks. However,…

[vc_row][vc_column el_class="article"][vcex_image overlay_style="" image_id="14583" css=".vc_custom_1566402590580{padding-top: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 2em !important;}"][vc_column_text]Kevin Hayes, CISSP, CISM, Interim VP of Research & Cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officer[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1566228666303{padding-top: 2em !important;}"]As fall approaches, so will a fresh onslaught of new cyber attacks aimed at taking down…

by Security Vitals and Merit Network Failing to evaluate digital and personnel security defenses are a major threat to any business and nonprofit. The potential risks to an enterprise extend beyond the immediate costs of lost records, including downtime and…

by Merit Network Cyber crime damages are expected to exceed $6 trillion annually by 2021.¹ When weighing the decision to purchase existing software solutions against building and maintaining a proprietary system, security concerns should be top-of-mind. From the 2017 data breaches…

  A. Background   Michigan’s Cybersecurity Initiative is the world’s first comprehensive state-level approach to cyber, improving the state’s defenses and fostering rapidly growing cyber talent and business environments. Michigan is a national leader in cybersecurity and is ranked 3rd…

Michigan’s Cybersecurity Initiative is the world’s first comprehensive state-level approach to cyber, improving the state’s defenses and fostering rapidly growing cyber talent and business environments. Michigan is a national leader in cybersecurity and is ranked 3rd for cybersecurity growth potential according…

Major web based services, including Twitter, Netflix, Amazon Web Services and Spotify were offline for most of the day last week, due to a large-scale Distributed Denial of Service attack. This onslaught targeted the home routers, DVRs and webcams of…

Cyberthreats are on the rise — putting businesses, dollars and real lives in grave danger. Regardless of an organization’s size, most companies deal with securing personal information, computer networks and connected devices to conduct daily operations. As cyberattacks grow in…

The most important asset to a company is its data. In the event of a technical failure or glitch, the loss of data, customer records, business plans and intellectual property can be devastating. Statistics show that without proper backups, two…