Nicole Johnson

  • What does telecommuting mean for cyber security?

    What does telecommuting mean for cyber security?

    Thanks to ever-evolving technology,  the way we think about “going to work” and created a healthier way to balance our everyday lives. The pandemic has caused roughly 7.2 million people to become unemployed, but it has also changed the way businesses view working, by freeing up time we would normally…

  • The age of working anywhere

    The age of working anywhere

    4 best practices to successfully work remotely We are in the era of work flexibly. People want to be able to work in more than one setting, whether that be from home, the coffee shop down the street, the airport or any other place with internet access. To achieve this,…

  • CLoud-based companies latest ransom targets

    CLoud-based companies latest ransom targets

    DDoS attackers shut down VoIP providers and request ransoms BREAKING: A string of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) providers have become the latest targets of ransom distribution denial of service (DDoS). Sept. 27, one of the US’s leading telephony providers bandwidth.com reported several outages across their platform. VoIP providers provide…

  • The chemist

    I can feel it happening The breaths becoming fewer and farther in between I am leaving, This opioid dream is not for me. I want to feel every sharp, Painfully twisted turn Experience every organ vibrate off my chest As my heart slips into the abyss for a second To…

  • Is it a good time to return to the office?

    Is it a good time to return to the office?

    Many businesses set October deadline for office return In August 13.4 percent of the US population were reportedly telecommuting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many employers anticipated their staff to return after Labor Day, but will likely postpone until October or even Spring of next year. Across the US, 19…

  • Don’t let your guard down this Labor Day weekend

    Don’t let your guard down this Labor Day weekend

    Biden administration advises companies to prepare for cyberattack History has given us a roadmap to either help us improve or regress. When it comes to cybersecurity, we prefer to learn from the past. The IT software design and development company Kaseya, made front page news in the tech world for…

  • Getting back to the office

    What to expect when employees come back to work It’s been a year and a half since the world shut down due to COVID. Many people once viewed working from home as a luxury, but are now seeing it as a necessity. We’ve adjusted to working from home, and working…

  • There is job security in cybersecurity

    There is job security in cybersecurity

    With the rise in high-profile ransomware attacks, companies have begun to reassess the importance of cyber security. Companies are scrambling to keep up with the demand of frequent cyberattacks. There is a strong need for experienced cyber security professionals. Larger companies are picking the cream of the crop, leaving smaller…

  • Invest in cyber security

    Invest in cyber security

    6 steps to staying ahead of cyber attacks Cybersecurity continues to be in reoccurring news cycles as a major concern for businesses, regardless of where you live. No one is immune to cyber attacks. Prioritize your business expenses by making cyber security a top priority. Do not skimp on this…

  • PrintNightmare leave Microsoft users vulnerable

    PrintNightmare leave Microsoft users vulnerable

    More patchwork needed for Windows Print Spooler Earlier this week, a flaw was discovered in the Microsoft Print Spooler service, leaving many users vulnerable to an attack. Security researchers for Sangfor accidentally published a proof of concept (PoC), which has now been republished on GitHub, a website that caters to…