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IT Systems and information security are important for growing organizations which is widely debated by IT professionals than ever before. Organizations increasingly realize that their people are their greatest asset, while their greatest asset can be their greatest vulnerability and risk; these users need to be educated on security risks. Organizations that carry out risk assessments are less prone to identity theft than those who don't take it seriously, leaving their organizations with increased risk of vulnerability and loss of sensitive data.
Furthermore, confidential information is increasingly at risk as hackers are constantly finding new ways to exploit new systems and leaving organizations vulnerable, leading to loss in businesses revenue and customer information. There has been significant rise in data leakage, unauthorized access to organization to networks, phishing emails, identity theft and confidentiality breaches. Most organizations aren't doing enough to protect themselves and, more importantly, their customers' information. Some of the areas for concern are:
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In recent weeks, I’ve been engaged in numerous conversations and attended presentations where the focus was on ‘Security Best Practices’ and the notion that everyone should adhere to them. However, it’s essential to recognize that ‘Best Practice’ often translates to merely doing what everyone else does. While it might seem reasonable to follow the majority, […]
by admin
During a recent visit to a company handling sensitive information, I came across a well-known email encryption solution they were using for both internal and external communications. The solution allowed automatic email signing by including the keyword ‘signemail’ in the subject line, and similarly, messages could be encrypted automatically if marked as confidential or by […]
by admin
In today’s interconnected world, businesses and individuals are increasingly moving to Cloud Services and a lot of my peers in my IT circles, have already moved 90% of their infrastructure to the cloud due to the promising cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and time-to-market advantages over traditional alternatives to streamline operations. While the cloud offers numerous benefits, security […]
by Alieu Kamara
In recent days, there have been instances of business email accounts being compromised, raising the need to address this critical issue. One notable incident involved phishing emails targeting Google accounts in the past. Though Google itself was not compromised, scammers used these phishing emails to deceive users into sharing their login credentials. Once obtained, the […]
by Alieu Kamara
“It emphasizes the idea that ensuring the safety and protection of information and systems goes beyond simply implementing security technologies or using the latest tools. Instead, it requires a comprehensive and proactive approach ingrained in the thinking and culture of individuals and organizations.” I was able to participate in this year Defcon and there was […]
by Alieu Kamara
When it comes to security in the cloud, a pragmatic perspective is essential. Organizations often face limitations in terms of time, staff, budget, and expertise dedicated to security measures. It’s crucial to acknowledge that no system can ever be perfectly secure – accidents, attacks, and breaches are bound to happen eventually. Therefore, it’s vital to […]
by Alieu Kamara