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Defending the Network

Problems With Anti-Virus Software and Alternative Solutions

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Anti-Virus Software, Hand holding magnifying glass to computer, virus detected

Anti-Virus software is the layman’s solution to cybersecurity. Functioning as a first line of defense, Anti-Virus software works to prevent, detect, and remove malware from your computer. However, Anti-Virus software is not a cure all solution. In fact, IMB Knowledge Center published a piece on the limitations of Anti-Virus protection. In the article, they cite … Read more

Cybersecurity and Small Business

How Mom-and-Pop Businesses Can Improve Their Cybersecurity

Author(s):

Frankie Wallace, ,

by Caleb Townsened

Mom-and-Pop-Shop owners, smiling, business owners, small business

Cyber-crime is more prevalent than ever. Often, cyber-crime is associated with bigger players in the market. However, any small business or mom-and-pop shop could one day be the target of a cyber-attack. In fact, small businesses make up a majority of cyber-crime and data breach victims. For example, a Verizon Report from 2016 states that … Read more

Cybersecurity and the Modern World

What is the Difference Between Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning?

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

by Caleb Townsened

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Brain in Binary, vaporwave color scheme

Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most overused buzzwords in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity buzzwords gain more traction as the world of cybersecurity becomes more omnipresent in our cultural consciousness. Events like the Marriott Hotel Breach and the Facebook User Data scandal have created an atmosphere of paranoia. However, in the wake of an … Read more

Building the Next Generation

A Cybersecurity Drought Is Coming

Author(s):

Jan Barbosa, ,

by Caleb Townsened

Cybersecurity Drought. Dry Bottom Of The Lake. Dead Dry Land From Drought. Dry Fissured Drought Soil. The Concept

Yes, there is a cybersecurity drought looming over the horizon. The data coming in is alarming; according to Cybersecurity Ventures, by 2020 there could be a shortage of cybersecurity experts by up to 1.5 million, worse yet, the shortage could reach 3.5 million by 2021. How is a global economy about to connect from 20 … Read more

Securing the Network

A Weak VPN Could Be More Destructive Than No VPN

Author(s):

Zehra Ali, ,

by Caleb Townsened

In the present era, an individual’s privacy solely depends on internet security. Your banking details, your pictures, and other sensitive information are available on different channels such as social media accounts, websites, and other online platforms. Therefore, the usage of VPN has increased drastically. But are you sure your VPN is working correctly? If not, … Read more

Securing Your Data

The Importance of Protected Digital Assets

Author(s):

Frankie Wallace, ,

by Caleb Townsened

A significant number of your digital assets, whether personal or professional, are now digital in this current age. The transfer of business practices, records, and even storefronts from a mostly physical world to a digital plain has developed rapidly over the last couple decades. Because of this, we are increasingly concerned about the security of … Read more

Why Software Architecture Matters in Foolproof Cybersecurity

Author(s):

Judy Robinson, ,

by Caleb Townsened

The long-term success of any business or digital venture depends solely on a strong software architecture – one that has robust performance and is equipped with foolproof cybersecurity. In simpler terms, software architecture forms the basis of the development of an enterprise. Therefore, the main source acts as a guideline to shape the future of … Read more

Cybersecurity History

(In)Famous Hacking Groups

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

by Caleb Townsened

The Different Hacking Groups Hacking Groups are a staple of cybersecurity culture. Since the 1995 release of the movie Hackers, there has been a very specific subset of cultural cliches we associate with all hacking groups. However, some hacking groups aren’t youthful, energetic teenagers or lone wolfs. In fact, some groups are state sponsored, and … Read more

Cybersecurity & the Modern World

Cognitive Computing for Business Insights and Gains

Author(s):

Pratik Gundawar, ,

by Caleb Townsened

We live in an age where logical reasoning matters the most, whether we use apps on smartphones for weather forecast, or software for improving driving. Ever since the invention of computers, we have grown to expect larger-than-life outputs from them. Computers must handle our basic day-to-day chores as well as solve complex problems. The race … Read more

The Psychology of Cyber

Catfishing: Not Just About Money

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

by Caleb Townsened

We live in a time where it is easier than ever to deceive people. For example, the internet now enables us to speak anonymously through message boards, comment sections, and even online games. Additionally, the internet can help you pretend to be a different person. Catfishing is the act of pretending to be someone else … Read more

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