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Work From Home

How to Adjust to the Coronavirus Impacts and Working From Home

Transitioning to remote work and working from home can be a challenging adjustment, but there are some simple things you can do to make that change easier.

March 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

By now, you know the novel coronavirus is slamming the economy and keeping organizations around the world from doing business as usual. More than 109,500 cases have been confirmed globally, and more than 3,800 have died. In the U.S., those figures are 423 and 19, respectively, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

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WhatsApp Security

Popular Encrypted Messaging App WhatsApp Has A History of Security Flaws

If your business uses WhatsApp to communicate with team members or customers, you should at least be aware of the app's history of security flaws.

December 27, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your company uses WhatsApp to communicate among its team or with customers, you might want to evaluate your other options as the popular end-to-end encrypted messaging service has endured some security issues this year. Most recently is a vulnerability that could allow a hacker to deliver a malicious message to a group chat that […]

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HP ZCentral remote workstation

HP Announces Remote Workstation Solution ZCentral

HP's new single-source remote workstation solution ZCentral helps accelerate high-performance workflows from any location.

November 19, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

HP has announced what it calls the world’s first single-sourced remote workstation solution, HP ZCentral. The solution centralizes high-end computer power in a single location, liberating power users working on graphics-intensive applications. HP ZCentral also enables remote, mobile and fluid workstyles, the company said in a Monday press release. HP said ZCentral combines Z by […]

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CISO Burnout

You Should Consider a Four Day Work Week

Some companies are beginning to experiment with a four-day work week. The IT industry—which is struggling with stress and hiring—should look into it.

November 11, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Take a minute to think about how nice it would be to have a long weekend—every weekend, with a four day work week. Would one extra day off per week do you and your team some good? The corporate world has been experimenting with this idea recently, and the results are generally positive, with employees […]

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2020 Global IoT/ICS Risk Report, control system vulnerabilities

‘Alarming’ Prevalence of IoT and Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities in Real-World Network Study

Control system vulnerabilities study explains why orgs are susceptible to downtime, safety incidents & theft of intellectual property.

October 25, 2019 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

IoT and industrial control system vulnerabilities are “alarming” in their rampant state, says a report by CyberX called “2020 Global IoT/ICS Risk Report.” The data illustrates that IoT/ICS networks and unmanaged devices are soft targets for adversaries, increasing the risk of costly downtime, catastrophic safety and environmental incidents, and theft of sensitive intellectual property, the […]

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iot security dangers, IoT dangers, IoT device security

Security Risks & Potential Dangers of IoT

IoT device security is a very, VERY complicated topic. Here are some common IoT dangers and how to avoid your network being compromised.

October 8, 2019 Joe Zulick Leave a Comment

The “Internet of Things,” often referred to in its abbreviated form “IoT,” is the result of the inevitable revolution of networking commonly used essential items and appliances such as refrigerators, light switches, cameras, sensors, and other forms of hardware. Even my toothbrush has network functionality via Bluetooth. The term “IoT device” typically references a class […]

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remote connectivity hacking

Tips for Avoiding Remote Connectivity Hacking

Remote connectivity hacking can be trickier to spot as scams are becoming more advanced. Here's how to address them at your organization.

October 3, 2019 Finn Faldi Leave a Comment

For the better part of the past decade, online tech support scams have been on the rise as hackers find new ways to trick consumers into providing remote access to their computers in order to steal information. This tried-and-true remote connectivity hacking scam today relies on sophisticated social engineering fueled with detailed information on the […]

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eSports broadcasting, IP network workflows

How IP Workflows are Changing the Face of eSports Broadcasting

The world's most popular competitve events -- eSports -- rely on internet-based solutions for top-quality eSports broadcasting.

August 15, 2019 Dave Letson Leave a Comment

As the fastest-growing and most-watched competition on the planet, eSports is quickly becoming a blockbuster success for broadcasters around the world. Though eSports competitions are typically broadcast to a variety of specialized internet-based platforms, including Twitch and YouTube, for viewing on handheld devices and computers as well as gaming consoles, these events are increasingly being […]

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