What is Zero Trust Security Practices? -Zero Trust was first coined by Forrester Research analyst John Kindervag in 2010 as the trust model at the time was broken and the only solution was to remove the idea of trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks.  Instead, Forrester presented the idea that all network traffic must…

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Shmishing

Smishing is a portmanteau of “SMS” (short message services, better known as texting) and “phishing.” When cybercriminals “phish,” they send fraudulent emails that seek to trick the recipient into opening a malware-laden attachment or clicking on a malicious link. Smishing simply uses text messages instead of email.  (usa.Kaspersky.com) Between 2021 and 2022 spam texts have…

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Written by Guest Contributor: Carla Lopez The internet makes life easier in many ways. From online shopping to remote learning and working from home, all kinds of tasks are simplified when you can get online. However, the internet also opens people up to new threats. IP Services provides cybersecurity services and resources to help individuals…

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Is there a difference between Information Security Management and Cybersecurity Management? Short answer, YES.  If your role is in information security, your main concern would be in protecting your company’s data from unauthorized access – of any kind.  Electronic and physical (think file cabinets, trash containers, shred-it boxes, desk drawers, etc.)  If your role is…

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As I am sure most of you are aware Apache released information in December concerning a vulnerability in their Log4j module.  Apache’s Log4j (log for java) software library affects versions 2.0-beta9 to 2.14.1, known as “Log4Shell.” Resolution of the issue requires patching to the current version, 2.17.1 (Java 8), 2.12.4 (Java 7) or 2.3.2 (Java…

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