Practice: Preparing for potential cyberattacks

Before any big event, it makes good sense to practice ahead of time to make sure everything runs smoothly. The more you rehearse, the more thoroughly everyone involved knows their roles and responsibilities, and can plan for every possible scenario. Weddings, theatrical performances, speeches, school or work presentations—everyone would likely agree that practice makes perfect

By |2020-10-06T16:16:43-05:00April 13th, 2018|Categories: Stories, Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Practice: Preparing for potential cyberattacks

Phishing messages: Don’t get hooked

Generally speaking, cyber criminals are fairly smart people—they usually take the path of least resistance to get their hands on whatever they want to steal. That’s why they continue to rely less on hacking computer systems, and more on something called social engineering -- especially phishing. Think of social engineering as hacking a person rather

By |2020-10-06T16:18:12-05:00February 26th, 2018|Categories: Team Blue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Phishing messages: Don’t get hooked

Out with the old, in with the new: how to securely get rid of that old computer

If you’re thinking about buying a new computer, you may be wondering what to do with your old one: do you toss it, let someone else in the family use it, or just hide it in the closet? Well, whichever you decide, there are some important things to know, and do, to ensure the security

By |2020-10-06T16:18:39-05:00December 19th, 2017|Categories: Team Blue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Out with the old, in with the new: how to securely get rid of that old computer

A cyber secure holiday season: Tweens, teens and technology

‘Tis the season for many tweens and teens to receive their first smartphone, tablet or other internet-connected device. When giving the gift of tech, parents should also do what they can to give the gift of online safety. While most young people have grown up with technology and are comfortable navigating their online lives, a

By |2020-10-06T16:19:07-05:00December 19th, 2017|Categories: Team Blue|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on A cyber secure holiday season: Tweens, teens and technology
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