Cyber security is complex. But effective cyber solutions do not need to be complex and very expensive.
To avoid misunderstandings: Simplifying your security landscape is not simple at all, but rather means rethinking your strategy and reprioritizing objectives:
When using FOSS software you have the advantage to inspect the source code on malicious flaws. However almost all software is distributed to end users as pre-compiled binaries. This creates a problem: How do you know if the software is not injected with malicious code?
Compiling the software yourself is not enough to be sure that no flaws have been introduced. So check if your software has a reproducible build. A reproducible build is, an approach to determine whether generated binaries correspond with their original source code.
(more…)Cyber security conferences or seminars are crucial for continuous learning. But the number of annual held cybersecurity events is immense. So on this blog page you will find an opinionated collection of exiting cyber security events worldwide.
(more…)QR code attacks are still increasing. But is there a simple solution to reduce the risks when using a QR code?
(more…)Automation has changed our lives. Computers and all kinds of software enabled devices make our daily lives easier. Every year computer devices get more powerful, less expensive but also get more vulnerable to cyber security risks. Too often cyber security breaches have a severe impact on our safety and privacy. But most cyber security accidents are hidden from the public eye.
(more…)Cyber Security is complex. So it is no surprise that companies get hit by major IT disasters due to cyber security incidents.
Cyber security vendors often make things very complex. Too complex. Often they sell a lot of crappy expensive security software with security management cockpits and promise that all your risks are mitigated. However being hit by ransomware is no joke.
(more…)Maybe you have noticed it. Privacy is an issue. A bit strange since there is only 1 day left until the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become fully enforceable throughout the European Union. So before end of May 2018 all organizations that process data of EU citizens must comply with this General Data Protection Regulation. So will the enormous amounts of privacy breaches be over? Will all privacy and freedom fighters celebrate 25 May 2018 as the beginning of an new Era? (more…)
Maybe you have noticed it. Privacy is an issue. A bit strange since there are only 2 days left until the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become fully enforceable throughout the European Union.
So before end of May 2018 all organizations that process data of EU citizens must comply with this General Data Protection Regulation. Determining how to design and improve your systems to meet the GDPR is not straightforward. Due to the complexity of the GDPR document a lot of help is available. But be warned: Some tools that claim to help you will increase your privacy compliance problems instead of solving these. (more…)
Maybe you have noticed it. Privacy is an issue. A bit strange since there are only 3 days left until the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become fully enforceable throughout the European Union.
So before end of May 2018 all organizations that process data of EU citizens must comply with this General Data Protection Regulation. Determining how to design and improve your systems to meet the GDPR is not straightforward. Due to the complexity of the GDPR document you will need to use privacy policies to control and manage privacy risks. (more…)
Maybe you have noticed it. Privacy is an issue. A bit strange since there are only 4 days left until the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become fully enforceable throughout the European Union.
So before end of May 2018 all organizations that process data of EU citizens must comply with this General Data Protection Regulation. Determining how to design and improve your systems to meet the GDPR is not straightforward. But using encryption makes processing and handling personal information that may not be exposed simpler.