Cybersecurity investments have been a critical need for governments and other organizations across the country. With the growing occurrence of ransomware attacks, it’s paramount that public sector entities ensure that their sensitive data and their critical operations are secure. The…
By: Kevin Hayes Phishing remains the biggest cyber threat out there. It still yields the most fruit for attackers who trick people into opening links in emails and visiting questionable websites. But the tools to fight back are growing more…
Defend your inbox by spotting these 6 telltale phishing lures Are you able to effectively spot a phishing email? We sure hope so, especially because over 95% of successful cyber attacks today — including the big ones you hear about…
Michigan is facing drastic shortages of cybersecurity professionals. More than 52 different fields are in need of talented staff in cyber ops, including as threat warning analysts, IT managers, cyber policy planners, cyber defense-incident response handlers, security instructors and more.…
As many of you know, the catastrophic cybersecurity breach of the SolarWinds Orion product was not only a jarring example of how serious cyber attacks can be, but a painful exercise for some on the risks and consequences of utilizing…
By Kevin Hayes, CISO, Merit Network Inc. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year is unlike any year we have had in recent history. With remote work fundamentally changing how we interact with technology, it is more important…
Palo Alto Firewall is a keystone for a strong security structure. The safety and well-being of staff and their families should be the highest priority for institutions facing the work-from-home environment. With that peace of mind, a close second is…
How to do connectivity well during COVID while under extreme budgetary restraints. By Kevin Hayes CISO, Merit Network Inc. With so many organizations facing the challenge of work-from-home scenarios, the conditions for compounding security issues are increasingly more prevalent. Whether…
Kevin Hayes, CISO I won’t lie: COVID-19 has forced onto us a gigantic shift in how our organizations operate for both our employees and the people we serve. With much of our workforce now operating out of their homes,…
Yesterday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai emphasized the importance of keeping Americans connected during the serious disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. To ensure Americans do not lose connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances, Pai asked them to take…
