Author Archives: Joshua Chanin

The NFL has officially announced its move to a virtual draft this year. Though challenging, yet doable, the growing concern behind the updated event is its security. With the spread of Covid-19, many of the organizations are using teleconferencing platforms such as Zoom. Although Zoom is being used by schools and businesses all around theContinue reading “Can the NFL Draft be hacked? John Harbaugh among many raising concerns about virtual security”

Due to the Corona Virus, the app Zoom has experienced a high number of downloads. Schools and businesses all around the world have chosen this application in order to keep things running during this pandemic. Zoom has proven to be the easiest to use out of other similar applications. This has caused many to speculateContinue reading “Zoom: Is it secure, can it be hacked, and how do you use it safely?”

The results from a survey, recently conducted, found that small businesses plan to invest more into IoT devices rather than cybersecurity software. IoT stands for Internet of Things and encompasses a wide variety of devices such as thermostats and lights that utilize smart technology. These devices are typically connected and can be controlled through mostContinue reading “Hackers’ delight: Small businesses investing more in Internet of Things, less on cybersecurity”

Registration has begun for the RSA Conference in San Francisco. This is one of the biggest cybersecurity events and many of the major sponsors are not signing up. The commonality between the companies declining the invite being the coronavirus. Some of the big names that are not going include Verizon, IBM, and AT&T and theirContinue reading “Major Sponsors Pull Out of Big Cybersecurity Conference in San Francisco”

Officials in the United States have recently made claims that the communications company, Huawei, has a way of intercepting messages using equipment that was meant for usage of law enforcement only. Huawei’s cyber security chief, John Suffolk, denies these accusations and claims that if his employees were taking part in this action, then they wouldContinue reading “Huawei cyber security chief says no operator gives it access to intercept equipment”

Two employee at Coalfire, a cybersecurity company, conducted pen tests of the Iowa county courthouses. These breaches worried officials which led to the two cybersecurity employees being arrested. A letter was given explaining the partnership between the company and courthouse that explained that the pen tests were authorized. They were still taken into custody, despiteContinue reading “Trespass charges dismissed against 2 Colorado cybersecurity company employees”

When it comes to running any sort of business, all assets need to be accounted for and protected. With the rapid advancement of technology, many things that used to be stored in filing cabinets are being stored online or in the cloud. Some people who do not understand the importance of hiring a company toContinue reading “Can Security Red-Team Exercises Give You ROI On Your Cyber Security Expenses?”

It was announced that a cybersecurity company would volunteer their services to those running for presidency this year. According to the article, the company known as Cloudflare will give candidates free access to several of the security services that they provide. The idea of helping those running for office is also shared with a nonprofitContinue reading “US firm gives free cybersecurity for campaigns”