CSID at SXSW 2017

By | February 24th, 2017|Uncategorized|

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come to Austin to attend South by Southwest. This technology, film, and music conference and festival brings together some of the brightest minds in innovation from around the world. We’re looking forward to another opportunity to weigh in to the conversation and will be participating in a range [...]

How the Election May Affect Cybersecurity for Consumers

By | November 16th, 2016|Industry News|

Regardless of where you stand politically, one thing we can all agree on is that the topic of cybersecurity took a prominent role in this year’s presidential elections – from concerns around hacks at polling sites to alleged cyber-attacks against the candidates themselves. Now that the election period has come to a close, the outcome [...]

The Next Frontier: Cybersecurity in Space

By | October 20th, 2016|Industry News|

Research organization Chatham House made headlines earlier this month with a new report that calls for a “radical review of cybersecurity in space” and points to the rarely discussed, but increasing threat of satellite attacks. As so much of our world’s infrastructure – including GPS navigation, financial transactions, weather and environmental monitoring – relies on [...]

All Eyes on Encryption: Facebook Steps Up Its Game

By | October 13th, 2016|Industry News|

More than 900 million people around the world use Facebook’s Messenger app to communicate with friends and family while on the go. The mobile messenger app is a way for users to communicate privately, but until recently, there hasn’t been much public information available around how Facebook is ensuring these messages are kept private and [...]

Cybersecurity Tips for Working Remotely

By | September 16th, 2016|Business Security|

For 3.7 million Americans, waking up and logging onto a computer from the comfort of their home marks the start to their workday. According to Global Workplace Analytics’ 2016 study, 50 percent of the US workforce is now permitted the luxury to partially telework during the workweek. This trend continues to edge toward the norm. [...]

News Recap: Millennials and Cybersecurity

By | August 11th, 2016|Industry News|

This week, we’re talking about one of the most important topics in cybersecurity: the global cybersecurity professional gap and how computer-savvy millennials can help to fill it. Here’s a quick recap of the news surrounding this important issue, including research from our friends over at the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The Cybersecurity Professional Gap [...]

Say “I Do” to Safe Digital Wedding Etiquette

By | July 15th, 2016|Online Safety|

There’s no doubt about it, wedding season is fully upon us. Between brides researching vendors on their mobile phones and excited guests eager to share the official hashtag, wedding planning and participation is becoming increasingly digital. While technology may bring more convenience to the planning process, nothing ruins a honeymoon quite like a case of [...]

Cybersecurity in 2016: Reflections on the First Half of 2016

By | June 30th, 2016|Data Breaches, Industry News|

With July just around the corner, it’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2016. Throughout the last six months we’ve seen some major cyber security incidents make headlines. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, since January 1, 2016, there have been a staggering 500 breaches, with over 12.8 million records exposed. The breaches [...]

Firewall Chats, S. 2, Ep. 5: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Work

By | April 12th, 2016|Firewall Chats|

This April, the National Cyber Security Alliance is encouraging consumers and business owners to make time for digital spring cleaning. Each week is dedicated to highlighting tips to help secure our most sensitive data. It’s important to make cybersecurity a priority in your personal life, as well as work. Small businesses are frequently targeted by [...]

Cybersecurity Took Center Stage at SXSW 2016

By | March 24th, 2016|Industry News|

We’re just about a quarter of the way through 2016, and we’ve already seen some cybersecurity trends taking shape. We presented at South by Southwest Interactive earlier this month, participating in and engaging with some of the biggest technology conversations from around the world. If you missed any of our panels, be sure to check [...]

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