LIFARS – Proactive and Reactive Cybersecurity Solution

Ondrej Krehel founded LIFARS in 2013, after spending many years analyzing, preventing, and investigating cybersecurity attacks. I also have experience conducting forensics investigations and managing the cybersecurity department at Stroz Friedberg and at Loews Corporation. LIFARS stands for Liberty Investigation Forensic And Response Services. What are the main services and products that you offer? LIFARS provides a diverse array of cybersecurity solutions that are tailored to each clients business objectives....

May 25, 2017 · 3 min · 631 words · Devin Jones

Live Updates: Online Censorship News for April 2025

This is an on-going log of events concerning censorship around the globe. At vpnMentor, we think its important that you get to see the gravity and breadth of these problems. The bill also allows for precautionary measures to be taken against equipment used to spread this content. Students are also raising awareness of campus sexual assaults and the need for greater awareness of menstruation. The Chinese government is also introducing active citizen surveillance and mandatory social profiling....

May 25, 2017 · 28 min · 5862 words · Nancy Burke

Cyren – Taking Internet Security to the Cloud

Lior is the CEO and Chairman of Cyren, a leading provider of cloud-based security solutions. After that, I launched my startup career with a company that was sold in 1986. Since then I have been the Chairman and/or CEO of many different companies eight altogether. What is Cyrens mission? We are unique in that we only employ our own detection engines and data. We do not buy technology from other vendors....

May 24, 2017 · 3 min · 638 words · Anthony Stanton

Auth0 – Making it Easy to Implement Identity Features

Most developers still implement these functions by building them from scratch or using very primitive identity frameworks. Matias also shares with me what he sees as current industry challenges and emerging trends. I worked with Microsoft as a product evangelist for the.NET platform and for the Patterns and Practices team. A users identity was becoming the firewall, as access was being decided based on a users identity. I got deeply involved in this topic and even wrote a book on claims-based identity and access control....

May 23, 2017 · 3 min · 610 words · Kathryn Jackson

Sqrrl – Hunting Threats Before They Do Real Damage

I was brought in by the investors to drive the strategic direction of the company. Before that I worked at a variety of networking and storage companies both startups and large companies. My most recent position before joining Sqrrl was as Senior Vice President at F5 Networks. What needs to change is that you should not wait to react to cyber-attacks. You must be proactive to understand what is happening in your internet before it is too late....

May 22, 2017 · 3 min · 601 words · Kevin Wilson

Become The Ultimate Hacker

Ever wanted to become a hacker? Introduction Hacking is a word, which the world thinks illegitimate. However, that is not true. A person who hacks doesnt necessarily have to be a thief. As long as it is harmless, hacking is fun. Hacking is fine if youre looking to quench your curiosity. Many companies recruit hackers to their official team for safeguarding their data and enhancing their security. As surprising as it is, one can make a good career with hacking....

May 18, 2017 · 5 min · 928 words · Lynn Taylor

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals- Free Chapter Included!

Mark has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for the U.S. Postal Service, the Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, and the University of Tennessee. My general interest in security came through my work in teaching data pipe security for many years. In other words, the web link was seen as the moat around protecting the castle. I had written several college-level books for my long-time publisher, Cengage Learning, since 1995....

May 18, 2017 · 2 min · 321 words · Xavier Campbell

Black Duck Software – Managing and Securing Your Open Source Software

It is no secret that the use of open source software components is growing at a very rapid pace. This is true for both young startup companies as well as established enterprise developers. I was also the co-founder of Veracode and led the spinout of this team from @stake. In 2009 I started my own marketing consulting company in the security space. What exactly is the Black Duck Hub? Black Duck Hub is a complete open source management tool....

May 17, 2017 · 4 min · 701 words · Ronald Huffman DDS

How to Use LinkedIn Learning for Free From Your Local Library

LinkedIn acquired Lynda back in 2015, but many of the services that it offered previously are still available. The re-vamped site is home to thousands of hours of professional-level educational content covering pretty much every topic imaginable. Have we piqued your interest? Does Your Public Library Offer Free LinkedIn Learning Access? If you don’t already have a library card, you should make this your next to-do task. You’ll work with either a librarian or a clerk when you do so....

May 17, 2017 · 2 min · 281 words · Tanya Lawrence

What's the Best E-Reader App for Windows 10?

So what eReader apps are available in the Windows Store, and which one is the best for you? Let’s examine the pros and cons of a few of them. NOOK Barnes and Noble’s NOOK brand is probably the largest mainstream competitor to the Amazon Kindle. The reading interface itself is great. you’re free to create annotations and bookmarks just like you’d expect. Its library is noticeably smaller but still has a decent number of titles....

May 17, 2017 · 2 min · 337 words · Brian Martinez

5 Essential "Best Books" Lists: How Many Have You Read?

Movies and TV shows are more easily accessible than ever before. But nothing beats reading a book, does it? “What should I read next?” is the most common question. And so, you google for lists of the best books. But “best” is subjective, after all. Finding the right list is important. You lovedthe “best of” list challengesonThe Greatest Books, but these are even better. Not only are these comprehensive lists, they also have novel ways to find something to read....

May 16, 2017 · 3 min · 477 words · Tammy Jackson

Digital Guardian – Protecting Your Data From Both Inside and Outside Threats

However, what happens if attackers do manage to break through the various barriers? What if the attackers are already legitimately inside the corporate rings of defense? Most security solutions today do not address these issues. The company focuses 100% on one single problem corporate data protection. It is a special national training program. Yes, that is correct. Our focus is on thepoint of risk,once the perimeter of the organization has already been breached....

May 15, 2017 · 3 min · 531 words · Heather Ford

The 8 Best Gaming Ultrabooks

The 300Hz refresh rate with 3ms response times will be sure to offer a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. MSI GS65 Stealth-1668 The MSI GS65 Stealth-1668 features an appealing build, with thin bezels and a sturdy design. While it isn’t the cheapest out there, it finds a solid balance between budget and performance. Image Credit: sezer66/Shutterstock.com you could play most games on ultra parameters at over 60fps. As a result, AAA gaming titles and productivity software can quickly be launched and run without hiccups....

May 15, 2017 · 1 min · 181 words · Carly Mayo