Category: Cyber Security

What is cloud computing? Typically, an individual stores computer data or applications on their hard drive or on a shared local server within their organization. Cloud computing is a method of storing, processing and managing data on a remote server…

From network servers or the cloud, to the tiniest thumb drive or solid-state disk - every school, library or organization that stores data needs cybersecurity - without exception. No one is immune to the risk of cyberattack, but firewalls help…

Cyber threats 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 cyber attacks…

The technological, infrastructure, policy and security landscapes are changing more quickly than firms can keep pace. As the Information Technology field continues to mature, the roles of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are giving way to the rise of Chief Risk…

The Michigan Cyber Range's annual conference, MCRCon, has sold out, but don't worry there are more upcoming cybersecurity events in the Midwest that you can attend, including Merit's own Security Summit. Pack up your security friends and head off to…

Merit Research is pleased to announce that data capturing malicious internet of things (IoT) activities, attributed to the Mirai botnet, is now being available to researchers and cybersecurity analysts. The data were captured at Merit's large network telescope (a network…

My identity was stolen. Here's what I've learned about identify theft and what to expect. A Brief History of Identity Theft When King Sebastian of Portugal died in 1578, at least four different men impersonated the king and got away…

Your organization is at great risk for a cyber attack, and chances are, you don't have the personnel to protect you. DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks grew more than 160% in the last year with millions of new malware…

THE ISSUE It is predicted there will be 1.5 million unfilled cybersecurity job openings by 2019. This dangerous shortfall is putting us all at risk. The dramatic increase in cybercrime and a constantly changing cybersecurity landscape has created a very…

Cyber threats 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 cyber attacks…