Protecting Your Data From Insider Threats

Preempt is a US-Israel collaboration founded by Ajit Sancheti and Roman Blachman. How does it work? What we do is sit in front of the active directory domain controllers and monitors the traffic. We work with many organizations, from under 100 employees to thousands of them. Is your solution automatic or does it require people to operate it? Many of the incidents are auto resolved and dont require any human intervention....

February 6, 2017 · 2 min · 350 words · Steven Jacobs

Becoming Digitally Invisible: An Interview with Michael Bazzell & Justin Carroll

Both have trained and taught in the academic, private and armed forces in their respective areas of expertise. The two of the recently joined forces to write the 2016 book The Complete Privacy & Security Desk Reference. Michael Investigating cyber criminals can take quite a toll on a person. I began experimenting with my own privacy techniques around 2004. Michael Mostly outside of America. These companies then often release that data, sometimes unknowingly, to government entities and partner companies....

February 5, 2017 · 4 min · 662 words · Jerry Oconnell

Making the Internet Great Again; An Interview with Michael Schapria

Michael:From a performance perspective, the issues are piling up. Cloud computing, for example, presents a big challenge. We are left having to catch up, to accelerate the internet and make it more secure. This is one thing that we are actively promoting. Were looking to make the internet great again! Michael:It is a huge problem, actually the biggest security hole that exists in the internet. Unfortunately, it was not designed with security in mind....

February 2, 2017 · 2 min · 380 words · Dr. Monique Mendoza

The Best Soundbar for Your Home Media Center

It can be a tough decision to pick the right soundbar. They all boast different features; some have voice assistants, and others have Bluetooth. Here are the best soundbars for your home media center today. Image Credit: Ronstik/Shutterstock It produces high-quality surround sound as filmmakers intended their movies to be heard. This soundbar offers an incredible, immersive home theater sound that is hard to rival. In fact, quite the opposite, the LG SP8YA sounds incredible....

January 30, 2017 · 4 min · 740 words · Allison Shelton

ChaletOS 16 Review: The Best Operating System to Switch from Windows to Linux

Switching from Windows to Linux presents a challenge. Linux offers increased flexibility, customization, and security. But there’s a higher learning curve. Knowingcertain tips and tricksaids the transition. Still, a simple Linux distribution benefits new users the most. Enter ChaletOS 16.This operating system simplifies the foray into Linux. ChaletOS 16.04.2 provides the look and feel of Windows 7 with the power of a Linux endoskeleton. Learn why this distro is the easiest way to switch from Windows to Linux in this ChaletOS 16 review!...

January 27, 2017 · 5 min · 1050 words · Donna Douglas

Creating a World Safe From Cyber-Attacks with Carbon Black

I have a real passion for Cyber and have always been an advocate of privacy. What’s unique about the Carbon Black solution? Carbon Black’s mission is to create a world that’s safe from cyber-attacks. We have a number of products that don’t just block malware and viruses, they actually prevent breaches. Our technology provides visibility into attacks and allows users to detect and disrupt attackers quickly and in real time....

January 25, 2017 · 1 min · 204 words · Jerry Middleton

Free Chapter of Cybercrime and the Dark Net by Cath Senker

While researching the book, I realized just how important the issue of online privacy has become. “I also came to understand that these are complex areas. How did Mossack Fonseca do it? Paper and electronic records of transactions were destroyed so they could not be traced. This is just one of the conundrums of cybercrime and the Darknet. Defining cybercrime and the Darknet Its worth trying to unpick exactly what these terms mean....

January 23, 2017 · 2 min · 301 words · Joel Chapman

Free chapter of Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons- A Step by Step Guide to Computer Security For Non-Techies

The full edition of the book isavailable for purchase via Amazon. Preface Lets take a little quiz. Seriously, give that some thought right now. Do you really need to be as secure as Fort Knox? No, of course, not, and thats not what this book is about. Im guessing that a few questions are popping into your mind right now. Do I really need this book? Do I need to be a computer person to understand it?...

January 19, 2017 · 6 min · 1115 words · Mary Welch

How to Download Free Amazon Kindle eBooks to Your PC

The Kindle is a fantastic platform for book lovers,even if you prefer physical copies. you’re free to also use the Android or iOS apps if you prefer. Once it’s installed, pop fire up file and wait for it to load up. Next you’ll need to slide in your Amazon account credentials. To fix this, drop your password immediately followed by yourcurrent 2FA codein thepasswordfield. This isn’t explained anywhere in the app, but it works....

January 19, 2017 · 2 min · 377 words · Stephanie Long

Does Linux Use Less RAM Than Windows?

Linux is a great way to breathe new life into an old machine. Linux typically puts less strain on your system’s CPU and doesn’t need as much hard drive space. But what about RAM? So to answer this question, let’s first breakdown what RAM is. What Is RAM? Unlike your hard drive, RAM doesn’t store data when there’s no power. When you kickstart your PC, RAM becomes a blank state....

January 18, 2017 · 3 min · 464 words · Breanna Juarez MD

How to View Dead URL Links Using the Wayback Machine on Chrome

Related You might have heard aboutThe Internet Archive. It’s that dusty place on the web for all digital artifacts. It’s not a tomb, but a cache of knowledge that makes up our digital experience. Imagine it in action. A website with a 404 error or a Page Not Found message can be an annoyance. A slightly dated but still relevant version of the webpage is the next best option. The extension checks the Wayback Machine to see if there is anything in its archives....

January 17, 2017 · 1 min · 209 words · Lisa Rogers PhD

5 Tips That Make Switching to Linux From Windows Easy

Linux sounds intimidating, but it’s essentially just another operating system. When you buy a pre-built PC, it arrives with an operating system pre-installed, usually Windows or Mac. But Linux distros such as Ubuntu are justas capable as Windows. The process of installing Linux is rather simple. But actuallyusingLinux is a bit different. There are many incentives for migrating from Windows to Linux. For instance, Linux variants often use less RAM or offer alightweight environment....

January 13, 2017 · 5 min · 908 words · Brian Rowland

Use This Interactive Map to Hear Accents From Around the World

Related There are many websites that exist just to stoke your curiosity.Localingualis one of them. Land on the website and a colorful world map takes up your screen. Travel to any country in the world and listen to the unique accents of that country! The website came from the mind of a world traveler. David Ding is a former Microsoft engineer fascinated by dialects and languages. His backpacking trips allow him to experience both....

January 12, 2017 · 2 min · 220 words · Cathy Boyd