Wireless networks have become mainstream and are being widely deployed throughout many different environments; however, special considerations should be made in deploying a wireless network. In this article, I will provide security guidance and best practices when deploying or implementing…
Why is access control important? Without proper access control, unauthorized users could obtain confidential information and misuse it, and authorized users could fail to follow system instructions to protect the data. To mitigate these threats, the organization should establish access…
The primary purpose of the anti-virus solution or software is to guard against malicious software or scripts by blocking or quarantining this software that is identified, and alerting administrators that such action has taken place. The solution would detect and…
This article will provide some guidance and best practices for the use of, and security for, remote access and mobile device technology (e.g. BYOD) that access critical information systems and sensitive or confidential information assets. Keywords you should know Mobile…
Firewall security devices, including routers and Intrusion detection and/or prevention systems, play a critical role in system of controls to prevent and detect unauthorized access to data and information-related assets. Firewall security devices represent the logical perimeter security for electronic…
Any applications developed internally or outsourced should follow secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities and potential data breaches. The application’s design and implementation should ensure that the risks of processing failures leading to a loss of integrity are minimized.…
What is the GDPR regulation and when did it passed? The EU General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR for short, is a sweeping regulation passed in December of 2016 to protect the privacy rights of European citizens and to promote…
Medical devices improve health, quality of life, and even save lives. As such, medical device use must be appropriate for the context and setting in which it is intended. They must be safe for the patient to use and abide…