There are many aspects to security on Linux systems – from setting up accounts to ensuring that legitimate users have no more privilege than they need to do their jobs. This is look at some of the most essential security commands for day-to-day work on Linux systems. sudo Running privileged commands with sudo – instead […]
Archives for May 2018
How deception technologies use camouflage to attract attackers | Salted Hash Ep 26
Host Steve Ragan reports from the show floor at RSA 2018, where talks with Chris Roberts, chief security architect at Acalvio Technologies, about the benefits and misconceptions of deception technologies.
22 essential security commands for Linux
There are many aspects to security on Linux systems – from setting up accounts to ensuring that legitimate users have no more privilege than they need to do their jobs. This is look at some of the most essential security commands for day-to-day work on Linux systems. sudo Running privileged commands with sudo – instead […]
25% of organisations lack confidence in cloud storage
News 22 May, 2018 Clare Hopping 16% of businesses have been hit by a cloud storage security incident, Spiceworks finds
Asigra evolves backup/recovery to address security, compliance needs
As backup and recovery products and solutions evolve, they are beginning to intersect with security and compliance. Online backup and recovery software company Asigra has announced a new version of its software that addresses the risks posed by ransomware and non-compliance with Article 17 of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Both should […]
Microsoft buys conversational AI startup Semantic Machines
News 21 May, 2018 Bobby Hellard Machine learning firm to make Cortana and Azure Bot Services better at chatting
Which VAT Scheme is best for your business?
Did you know you can choose which VAT Scheme you use to report VAT? There are several to choose from and it is worth considering which one is best for your business and for your cash flow. Whichever scheme you choose to use does not change the amount of VAT you charge your customers. If […]
Tech Talk: Prepping for GDPR
CSO’s Michael Nadeau and Steve Ragan join Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and IDG Communications’ Mark Lewis to look at what the new EU privacy rules means. They offer insights on how companies can prepare – and what happens if they don’t.
What is blockchain technology?
Cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin has garnered most of the media coverage and hype to date, but keep your eye on blockchain – this new technology is poised to change IT in much the same way open-source software did a quarter century ago.
Cisco CEO trumpets Catalyst 9K advances, software business success
Industry bellwether Cisco revealed some important financial numbers this week – its revenues were $12.5 billion, up 4 percent for the third quarter year-over-year, with product revenue up 5 percent. But one of the of the more interesting tidbits is that the company said it was selling some 40 Catalyst 9000 systems a day in […]