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What’s That Term?: Cryptocurrency
From Dogecoin to Bitcoin to Ethereum and more, cryptocurrency has exploded over the years as both a financial and social phenomenon. We’ll take a look at what cryptocurrency is and how it might affect you or your company's cybersecurity.
What's That Term?: Social Engineering
Keeping your information secure is practically a full time job in and of itself and this form of hacking is not subject to the online world alone. Because there are both physical and cyber methods, we’ll take a hard look at what social engineering is so you can be prepared whenever you’re on the internet.
What's That Term?: NFTs
At this point, you’ve probably come across this term on social media, but what makes NFTs so noteworthy? We’ll dive deep into those three letters and uncover all the aspects you need to know about the term NFT.
What's That Term?: BYOD
Have you ever started a new job and had the opportunity or expectation that you would use your own computer, phone, or other electronic device for work purposes? If so, you’ve experienced BYOD in action.
What's That Term?: Ransomware
Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to hold a victim’s data for ransom. A user or organization’s critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases, or applications. A ransom is then demanded to provide access.
What's That Term?: Cookies
A cookie is a small text file created by a website that is stored in the user's computer either temporarily for that session only or permanently on the hard disk. Cookies provide a way for the website to recognize you and keep track of your preferences.
What's That Term?: VPN
You’ve probably heard more about VPN’s in the last few months than ever before. Let’s talk about what a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, why people use them, and why you keep hearing about them.
What's That Term?: Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor Authentication. You’ve likely heard this term, and it’s even more likely that you’ve utilized this security measure.