ITSecurity Training

Are DeepFakes something to Worry About?

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Deepfakes are  computer generated images and footage of real people. I.e. a computer generated images or video from a program (or algorithm).  FireEye has a paper that discusses this phenomenon: https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2020/08/repurposing-neural-networks-to-generate-synthetic-media-for-information-operations.html? Instead of talking theory and what happens once the cat is out of the bag, let’s give some good examples: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fraudsters-use-ai-to-mimic-ceos-voice-in-unusual-cybercrime-case-11567157402 “Criminals used artificial … Read more

Is Zero Trust Architecture the Method of Future Cybersecurity?

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Palo Alto Networks has a Zero trust explanation: “Zero Trust is a strategic initiative that helps prevent successful data breaches by eliminating the concept of trust from an organization’s network architecture. Rooted in the principle of “never trust, always verify,” Zero Trust is designed to protect modern digital environments by leveraging network segmentation, preventing lateral movement, … Read more

Does Cybersecurity enter decision: Cloud or own Servers?

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Is it safer/cheaper to run your own computers? Or should you have a cloud based service that manages your IT functions? What characteristics are there in the decision to outsource servers? Or when outsourcing your IT department? Don’t believe that outsourcing your IT servers now removes the risk of a data breach!!  Or if you … Read more