Oct 11, 2016

‘Security Fatigue’ Can Cause Computer Users to Feel Hopeless and Act Recklessly, New Study Suggests

• https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2016/10/security-fatigue-can-cause-computer-users-feel-hopeless-and-act-recklessly
• Is this indicative of the broader population? (Someone check the sample size?)
• What does this...

Sep 27, 2016

Quick update and invitation from Michael: starting to explore rolling out services and improving the Straight Talk Framework. If you’re up to discuss with me - I’ll offer a brief overview and then a “setup for Straight Talk”  review to explore how to get you started. It’s a real offer because I know we’ll...

Sep 15, 2016

Chrome to label more sites as insecure in 2017

• Link: https://security.googleblog.com/2016/09/moving-towards-more-secure-web.html
• Focus on sites that transmit passwords or credit card info over HTTP

A USB Device is all it takes to steal credentials from locked PCs

• Link: 

Aug 30, 2016

NewsCast for Tuesday August 30th, 2016

Clinic Won’t pay breach protection for victims

• http://www.zdnet.com/article/clinic-wont-pay-breach-protection-for-victims-ceo-says-it-would-be-death-of-company/
• Are companies required to pay for credit protection?  It is common, but is it required?
• Can a class action suit...

Aug 18, 2016

Quick note from Michael about the Straight Talk Framework & Program -- >

• Get your free copy at https://securitycatalyst.com/straight-talk-framework/
• Launched a new program last week… boy, did I learn a lot.
  • Mostly, it’s my failure to explain. I’m going to chronicle some of the lessons over the next few days and...