Securing Hardware is not only a US Problem Securing insecure hardware is a massive issue for many parties. The insecure affects not only the individual or business as they use computers in the home and office, but also the internet as a whole. This is an issue for the equipment and the engineers responsible for the development of the equipment. For the equipment owner, they could now have as one of their assets compromised piece of equipment. This would be connected to the ne

Not to Silent Smart TVs By Charles Parker II The number of connected devices has increased substantially in residences over the last five years. This makes people’s lives more convenient. This has the ability to connect to the toasters, coffeemakers, refrigerators, and other appliances. There is however one appliance that is much more utilized from the time perspective. In the residential IoT environment, this is the connected TV. This is easily acquired and implemented in th

Everything is a Target: Solar Panels are in Play By Charles Parker II Alternative and renewable energy sources have become more important and visible over the last few years. This is due to many factors, including the price in oil fluctuating, oil being a finite resource, the nation focusing on being less dependent on oil from other countries, and the clear view of the environmental concerns. As the alternative energy sources have been produced to a greater level, there are m

Note to HR: InfoSec Applicants are not Necessarily Mainstream By Charls Parker II They say the only constant is change. This is exceptionally applicable to the IT area and personnel at this junction. This is representative of the new workforce as they change with the times. The implementation of technology at early ages has had a distinct force on the latest group of employees and potential employees. The new workforce has new motivations, focus, and level of documentation so

Real Estate Professionals are Increasing Targeted by Hackers By Carolyn Schrader Real estate related cyber-crime is increased, according to cyber security experts. In many geographic markets, real estate inventory is slim, so purchasers want to move quickly so they don’t lose the deal. Buyer stress is frequently high. With prices high, large dollars are being moved among real estate transaction accounts. This is all leading to great opportunities for cyber criminals to try to