CyberSecurity


10 Top Cyber Security Safety Tips

In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, these not-so-familiar tips will help keep you safer online.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 10, 2014


Japan Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results

Japan Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results

The court ordered Google to remove results of a man’s unflattering past.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 10, 2014
Twitter Files Suit over National Security Data

Twitter Files Suit over National Security Data

Social media giant feels First Amendment right has been violated.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 09, 2014
Symantec Reportedly Looking to Split into Two

Symantec Reportedly Looking to Split into Two

The security and storage company looks to split the two categories into separate organizations.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 08, 2014
Yahoo Claims a Server Attack was not the Shellshock Bug

Yahoo Claims a Server Attack was not the Shellshock Bug

Yahoo officials made a statement regarding a bug that was discovered by hackers looking to exploit the system.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 07, 2014
Cyber Security is Everyone

Cyber Security is Everyone's Job

Many are aware of cyber security issues on a global basis, making cyber security the responsibility of everyone who interacts with the Internet in some form or fashion.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 03, 2014
Cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase Affects 76 Million Households

Cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase Affects 76 Million Households

The attack also affected an estimated seven million businesses.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 03, 2014
Jimmy John’s Shops Hit by Data Breach

Jimmy John’s Shops Hit by Data Breach

Over 200 restaurants were affected

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 25, 2014
Apple Can’t Unlock your iPhone for the Police, even with a Search Warrant

Apple Can’t Unlock Your iPhone for the Police, Even With a Search Warrant

The company says it has made it impossible in order to deflect allegations of collecting user information.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 18, 2014

Fluidmesh Solutions Make a Splash at Magic Waters Waterpark

The objective: to create an additional network throughout the park as a back up to aging fiber network.

  • Sep 16, 2014
The Home Depot Hack was Easy

The Home Depot Hack was Easy

Another hack in the long line of recent cyber-attacks, Home Depot’s issues showcase a bigger problem: the simplicity of the hack

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 10, 2014
HealthCare.gov Faces Security Breach Scare

HealthCare.gov Faces Security Breach Scare

A test version of the government’s health insurance site was hacked.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 08, 2014
Apple Adds Additional Layer of Security to iCloud

Apple Adds Additional Layer of Security to iCloud

Three things you can do to better protect the data on your cloud.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 08, 2014
Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google believes Cartographer will be useful for trade shows, conferences and concerts.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 04, 2014
Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Richard Biever talks strong authentication, two-factor authentication, YubiKey, user feedback and working with Yubico.

  • Sep 03, 2014

Data Breaches: Who’s Ultimately Responsible?

In 0.27 seconds, these were the top headlines that Google pulled from 67,500 results highlighting the latest data breaches around the globe.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 01, 2014
Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

A little-known data collecting process by Google can be switched off.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 29, 2014
Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

These actions will help put you back in control of your child's data.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 28, 2014
How Schools Use Private Student Data

How Schools Use Private Student Data

Non-educators want access to student data to apply principles of big data analysis to it.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 27, 2014
Twitter Bomb Threat Diverts John Smedley

Twitter Bomb Threat Diverts John Smedley's Plane

Sony Online Entertainment president responds via Twitter to American Airline's plane diversion.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 25, 2014

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    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.

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