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The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  The digital world is ever-expanding in scope and influence, both in personal and professional matters. In the last few years, business operations have become increasingly… Read more →

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. The last couple of months were devastating for cybersecurity. Cyber threats intensify each waking day, and criminals seem to be getting more sophisticated and better at beating the system.  For instance, the first six months of 2022 saw a whopping 40% increase in cyber-attacks from the previous year, with Ransomware being declared… Read more →

Every day, as a part of my work at AlienVault, I talk to prospective clients. Many of them are trying to put together a security plan for their business. Most of the people I talk to are IT professionals who, like everyone else, are learning as they go. During my time in IT and the security industry, I have seen… Read more →

A cartoon has been making the rounds on the internet for a long time. It depicts how all security technologies and efforts can be undone by “Dave” the ‘stupid user’.  I can’t think of many (well no) real industries that treat their users, peers, and customers with the same level of disdain. Imagine… Read more →

We’re celebrating National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with a weekly series of security articles on how to improve the state of cyber security-ness. Staying safe online has many similarities with staying safe on the line, aka tightrope walking. It involves a delicate mix of courage, foolhardiness, balance, poise, and the threat of falling to a horrible death. … Read more →