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Data Privacy
May 8, 2020

The Glass House

—“There is no security without privacy”   April 2020. Globally, everyone who can is working from home. This is a break in history, we are never going back. Old standards…
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Data PrivacyData ProtectionInformation Security
April 15, 2020

Security Considerations for Enterprise Remote Access

Remote-access technologies are top-of-mind for most IT professionals now, and remote work is a trend which is likely here to stay for the long term. If you’re looking to update…
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Data Privacy
April 3, 2020

The Risks with Increased Use of Virtual Environments

On Wednesday, the FBI released a PSA (I-040120-PSA) on threats associated with the increased use of virtual environments (https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200401.aspx). With the massive increase in remote and telework, the attack surface…
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Data PrivacyData Protection
December 20, 2019

Not-so-Private Browsing Mode

Have you ever used a "private" browsing window before?  You might know it as "Incognito Mode" in Chrome, “InPrivate” in Edge, or “Private Browsing Mode” in Safari & Firefox.  These…
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Global Tracking Data Privacy
December 10, 2019

DNS: Tracking mitigation upended

DNS ad-based tracking gets a boost On 11/22/2019, the co-founder of NextDNS posted an article (https://medium.com/nextdns/cname-cloaking-the-dangerous-disguise-of-third-party-trackers-195205dc522a) addressing 3rd-party tracking capabilities with DNS. If you haven't read it yet, it's worth…
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Data PrivacyInformation SecurityRisk and Liability
October 18, 2019

Cyber Liability Insurance: Part of a comprehensive security plan

It seems like every day there is a new story about a data breach and how millions of sensitive user records have been exposed.  The financial and healthcare industries are…
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Data Privacy
October 8, 2019

Is your VPN doing everything it promises to protect your privacy?

Commercial VPN services have recently gained widespread popularity and many present themselves as a solution for online privacy.  Some of them even claim to enable anonymous internet browsing. However, as…
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Information Security
May 15, 2019

Permanent Impressions – how what you do online defines you forever

Imagine strolling through the mall, visiting several stores, trying on some clothes, and reading a magazine that you picked up at Barnes & Noble while you sip your coffee from…
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Data Privacy
May 15, 2019

The Socially Conscious Network

Ginny!" said Mr. Weasley, flabbergasted. "Haven't I taught you anything? What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it…
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