How Frequently Should You Change Passwords?
We’ve all heard that using the same password across multiple platforms that guard sensitive information is unwise. But even with varied passwords, failing to change them enough can produce security risks. Network security is often a result of many moving parts, including healthy server infrastructure and strong administrative IT monitoring....
A Call to Take Network Security Measures Seriously
Funny how the budget isn’t there until it’s too late… Recently my friend’s apartment burned down while he was at work. Unfortunately, he did not have rental insurance and thus had to replace everything he lost – which was everything. And It was clear to me the similirarities between this...
Cloud Storage Vs Local Storage: Is the Cloud Safe for My Business?
The security of sensitive data is an on-going concern for any business large or small. In the context of the cloud, businesses may harbor their doubts as to whether an entirely digital system for storing crucial data is an effective means of protecting your investments. However, the reality is the...
Don’t Cry Over WannaCry
WannaCry shook the world on May 12th infecting more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries in the first 24 hours. Malware attacks like this have become commonplace, unfortunately. In fact, the information taken in other cases, such as the assault on the U.S. Defense Department and Office of Personnel...
Out of the Trenches – A Video Conversation with Joe Rich, Tishman Speyer & Tom Taddeo, Kimco Realty
Joe Rich, CIO at Tishman Speyer and Tom Taddeo, CIO at Kimco Realty are this year’s Realcomm Advisory Council Co-Chairs. They join us for our first video Out Of The Trenches in which we discuss current focuses for commercial real estate IT including cloud services and cyber security, the changing...
The State of the Union and Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity was a focus in President Barrack Obama’s State Of the Union address tonight. The President has focused on cybersecurity in a series of speeches in which he has called for better safeguards against identity theft, improved privacy protection, and enhanced cybersecurity for the government and private companies. The recent attack on Sony Pictures highlights...