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July 2020 - Contents:
Beware of the Dragon
The History of Ransomware
Before the Security Scan
Understanding Natural Risks
This is the July 2020 issue - Volume 7 Issue 5.
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Beware of the Dragon
The controversy surrounding Huawei is often front–page news these days. The US wants them removed from all networks on security grounds. The UK has just mandated that no new Huawei kit will be installed and all existing kit must be removed over the next few years. This will have a massive impact on 5G rollout as well as costs from pulling out perfectly good equipment. Time for a closer non–political look at what this all means to operators and customers.
Beware of the Dragon
Politicians want Huawei cell network equipment banned and removed. Politics aside, this is what it all means to operators and customers.
The History of Ransomware
Ransomware attacks have posed a considerable threat to individuals and organizations alike since the mid–2000s. However, the first attack actually occurred much earlier, in 1989. Since then, attacks have gotten much more sophisticated and prevalent. Let’s take a look at how ransomware has evolved over the years, how it attacks and who it targets, and what the future of ransomware looks like.
The History of Ransomware
Since the first attack in 1989, Ransomware is becoming more sophisticated and common. How bad will it get?
What Type of IT Department Are You?
There are 3 kinds of IT departments, find out where you stand:
| Run: Keeping the lights on | |
| Grow: Improving existing systems | |
| Transform: Changing the nature of the business |
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For a free copy of “IT Assessments 123,” email:assessment@tmcconsulting.ca.
Before the Security Scan
Many IT departments run vulnerability scans or pen tests, then fail to take action. After a major data breach an IT Director will be asked “Did you know about this risk?” Far too commonly, the answer is “Yes but we haven’t had time to deal with it—our scan report made so many recommendations!” Best practice is to focus security efforts on sensitive and critical data. So before you scan, decide what data needs protecting and where it can be found.
Before the Security Scan
Before you run vulnerability scans or pen tests, decide what dataneeds protecting and where it can be found.
Understanding Natural Risks
Natural risks affect every environment on Earth. No space is free from natural phenomena that human beings consider negative: high winds, floods, storms, epidemics and pandemics, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and heat waves. Given the current state of affairs in our world, more organizations than ever are coming face–to–face with the reality of their preparedness (or lack thereof) for natural risks.
Understanding Natural Risks
To build a Business Continuity or DR Plan, you need to understand natural risks - pandemics, wildfires...