Cyber Security Protection

Encryption became a hot topic in the news in the past month. The United Kingdom, Sweden, France and the EU are considering requiring “back doors” to encryption protections. The “Signalgate” scandal in Washington, DC started most people asking, “What is this encryption stuff?” So we decided to provide a primer on the state of encryption today. While the technology behind encryption is complex, it is not new. The basic algorithms have been with us for decades, silently running on devices and servers, invisible to the user. The purpose is basic: to keep data safe from prying eyes, like criminals and nation states. Encryption is also a good way of saving money and not just in avoiding ransoms. Insurance companies often offer up to 15% premium discounts to businesses demonstrating strong security practices, including proper data encryption. Encryption significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and their associated costs. The post An encryption primer: Don’t wait appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

As quickly as the artificial intelligence (AI) industry appeared, it may disappear just as quickly. That may have significant ramifications for cybersecurity, according to industry watchers, as the technology falls into the trough of disillusionment. When OpenAI burst on the scene more than two years ago, Microsoft was a significant instigator in its growth and adoption. Microsoft invested billions in the not-for-profit enterprise for early access to cutting-edge AI technologies and helping accelerate OpenAI’s research. It transformed its Azure cloud platform into a leading infrastructure provider for AI development, offering specialized hardware (like GPUs and TPUs) and services tailored for machine learning workloads. AI capabilities were embedded across its product suite, and Microsoft Research contributed significantly to AI advancement in computer vision, natural language processing, and deep learning. All of that came with extreme demands on computing resources. Microsoft began a buying spree in data centers, both to secure resources and build new centers. They even entered into a deal to reopen the notorious Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Spree ends That has all come to an end. As reported in Bloomberg last week, the company decided to scale back data center projects in the UK, Australia, and Indonesia. Data center development in Illinois, North Dakota, and Wisconsin is also canceled. All tolled, Microsoft has walked away from more than 2GW. That’s on top of the news that Microsoft had walked away from two data center projects in the US and Europe, piling on to a February announcement that it was canceling data center leases. The post AI bubble about to pop for cybersecurity? appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

Ever since we started, we were looking for a partner who could take care of the protection against those cybersecurity risks that really matter and raising awareness through training. Finally, we have found that partner: Lupasafe. The post Cyber protection for the 90% appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

In an era where data is the lifeblood of businesses and personal lives alike, World Backup Day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of data protection. The post Safeguard your data this World Backup Day (Part 2) appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

21% of people have never made a backup – a figure even more concerning given 30% of all computers are already infected with malware. These numbers are a stark reminder of the need to put backups at the forefront of every business leader’s mind; it is time to take action on data protection. The post Safeguard your data this World Backup Day (Part 1) appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

The rapid and continuous advances in information technology are among the greatest drivers of contemporary business. However, as with any technological progress, organizations must remain vigilant in securing these innovations against misuse and failure. As a result, managing cyber risks is a key priority for all enterprises. The post The ISMS Approach to Effective Cyber-Risk Management appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

The DDoS attack on X.com this week provided a certain amount of schadenfreude for people less than enamored by Elon Musk. It also rang alarm bells in the cybersecurity community. The post DDoS on X was avoidable, but inevitable appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

Space systems have become an indispensable component of modern infrastructure, supporting global communications, navigation, defense, and scientific exploration. Cybersecurity, once an afterthought in space mission design, is now a critical priority. The post Cybersecurity in Space Systems: A Growing Imperative appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

For this year’s International Women’s Day, considering what’s going on in the world, it’s more important than ever to reflect on gender equality in the workplace. The theme for this year is “Accelerate Action,” focusing on hastening the progress toward equality for women. The post International Women’s Day: Why we still need to push for gender equality appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.

We recently sat down with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Microsoft Europe’s Chief Security advisor and advocate for female representation in STEM subjects.… The post International Women’s day: Interview with Microsoft Europe’s Chief Security advisor, Sarah Armstrong-Smith appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine.