information security
This is the practice of defending information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording, or destruction.
Not All Tech Employees Are Information Tech Employees
What’s in a name? When it involves IT – information technology – many people, including many employers, may assume it is all the same. However, in the world of IT there is a major difference in skillsets.
How to Tell If Your Boss is a Spy
In short, how do you tell the boss he’s out of line when it affects your cleared mission? We all have to face such dilemmas in our career, so let’s see what works.
Operational Technology Vulnerabilities and How to Address Them
Our Industrial Control Systems (ICS) were designed to monitor, sense and actuate based on readings. They are real-time systems that are primarily used in industry to interface with or “operate” machinery. Hence the term Operational Technology.
Operational Technology Careers vs. Information Technology Careers
While we have all been focused on the hardening of our vulnerable IT networks, OT (operational technology) networks have been quietly (or perhaps noisily) performing in industry.
Got a Call or Email from a Stranger? Consult Your Public Affairs Office.
Even a simple request for an email address could be an attempt to elicit classified information. Do you know which requests to refer to your public affairs office?
Looming Threat to National Security: You
Stovepiping can be useful for protecting sensitive information. It can also pose massive threats to national security. When is the right time to share information outside the chain of command?
Pentagon Cell Phone Ban Poses Serious Logistics Problems
According to numerous reports, Secretary of Defense James Mattis is considering banning personal cell phones from Pentagon.
Illegal Downloads, Stolen Emails and Your Security Clearance
It’s not always prudent to assume certain privileges just because you have means and intent – particularly with government IT systems.
How to Get Fired for Working With Someone Else’s Credentials
It goes without saying you shouldn’t share your computer passwords – even if your IT department or boss asks you to (if they need to access your machine they can use admin credentials or reset your password themselves).
Information Security Employment at a Record High
The sky is the limit when it comes to an information security career. And an increasing number of IT professionals are making a switch.
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