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- Various Reasons Why Online Poker is Preferred More Than Live Poker - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2020 from Braden LoweYou might be aware of various gambling games, which helps you gamble and earn a huge amount of money. Poker is one of those games that is considered one of the simplest and straightforward games with easy moves. It is a card-based game that is usually easy compared to other games due to which it ...
Views: 16 - Everything you wanted to know about Take Profit, Stop Loss and Trailing Stop but hesitated to ask - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Ivan KononenkoAre you already familiar with cryptocurrencies, trading, maybe you are even registered on several exchanges? Great. Now it’s time to learn all the intricacies of cryptocurrency trading and answer the question: “How to trade cryptocurrency?” In this article, we`ll tell you about such advanced ...
Views: 126 - Paul McCarthy Cork's Guide to Avoid Common Types of Scams in Ireland - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Krishan KumarIn this article, we are going to discuss the common types of scams that happen in Ireland and Paul McCarthy Cork tips to avoid them. 1. Payment Card Scam: This type of fraud happens when you lost or someone steals your payment card. make direct purchases or cash withdrawals. sometimes the ...
Views: 83 - Top 10 Pre-Construction Company in Las Vegas - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2020 from Maqsood RahmanPre-construction services in Las Vegas is the precondition of a construction project's success. It's as essential as the project's physical foundation. Throughout the early planning phases of a project, the client works closely with his design team and construction company (general ...
Views: 109 - Equity vs Gold: Which is safe to bet on in a volatile market - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Pranav SharmaWith no signs of slowing down of the coronavirus epidemic at the moment, investors have begun to worry about diminishing investment options in such a period of market volatility. Acquiring gold as an asset still retains a distinct attraction in India. Sophisticated complex the dynamics equation ...
Views: 176 - Things to consider when returning to work post COVID-19 - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Peter WatsonThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the way in which the majority of businesses function and many have chosen, or been forced, to work remotely to ensure the safety of staff and customers. However, with the UK lockdown restrictions easing and the majority of businesses ...
Views: 176 - Essentials You Need to be Aware of to Become a Certified Fraud Examiner - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from Rajat SahooThe world of business and accounting needs the help of trustworthy and reliable professionals who can help make your business or company completely safe and fraud-free. This is where the responsibility of a Certified Fraud Examiner comes into play. True to its name, this examiner is specifically ...
Views: 202 - Usage of Fire Survival Cable - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2020 from Luke WrightAccording to the present trend, the usage of Fire Survival cable & Circuit Integrity cables is steadily on the increase due to the obvious advantages it has over conventional (PVC FR – FRLS) cables. PVC FRLS Cables are suitable for use in a vertical run in a shaft or from floor to floor and have ...
Views: 247 - How Hard is It to Find a House During the Covid-19 Pandemic? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Katie GordenThe COVID-19 epidemic has created several problems in the real estate market, but by doing your homework, you can make these problems work in your favor. Buyers who absolutely don't have to sell have likely taken their house off the market, and sellers who aren't serious are staying ...
Views: 253 - Pedestrian Highway Accidents: Injured When Walking - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from AccidentLawGroup Personal Injury Lawyer Phoenix AZDid you know that somewhere around 70,000 pedestrians lose their lives every year in crashes across the U.S.? In Arizona, we care about the safety of pedestrians and realize that they are prone to accidents due to the negligence of other drivers. In fact, research shows us that Arizona ...
Views: 210 - Steps to Steer Clear from Corporate Fraud at your Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Rajat SahooEven though you may have thought of it hypothetically speaking, it is still shocking when you realise that your friend or trusted employee has stolen from you. While you have to work through your emotions of experiencing violation and fear, there is the whole other ball game of going through the ...
Views: 280 - 4 Marketing Strategies for the COVID-19 Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2020 from Susan FriesenHow to Market During the Pandemic From connecting in our relationships to running our small businesses, COVID-19 has transformed the way we live, work and socialize. I do feel fortunate that my family and I are healthy and safe, and I’m trying to find the positive opportunities in all of ...
Views: 305 - Conceptualizing Your Company's Current Security Risk Management - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from DefendX SoftwareRisk management in business can take on many forms. It is defined as a process of identifying, tracking, assessing, and controlling risks to business and customer satisfaction. The steps used to implement risk management in business vary according to the type of risk being managed. In this ...
Views: 292 - How Do Payday Loans Work? - No Credit Checks Payday Loans - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Shubham SardaAs you are just beginning to use the internet, you probably have come across many questions about how do payday loans work. These types of loans have been around for years but have recently gained in popularity. So how do you get a payday loan no credit check? There are many reasons that ...
Views: 330 - Struck by Hazards in Construction: A Very Real Hazard - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2020 from AccidentLawGroup Personal Injury Lawyer Phoenix AZIn the construction industry, there are some type of accidents that are more common than others, causing more deaths than any other type of accident. These are known as “construction’s fatal fours” and eliminating these accidents would save the lives of 602 workers in America every year. These ...
Views: 302 - Cybersecurity of Connected Autonomous Vehicles Trialed - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Shawn MackThe safety, privacy, discretion, and security of connected autonomous vehicles have been drastically increased in current days – The testing at WMG, University of Warwick has proved it through a different mechanism. They were capable to connect CAVs to other CAVs while the connectivity ...
Views: 367 - How to Make Sure Your Products Are Safe for Consumers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Lizzie WeakleyWhen you’re a manufacturer, product safety should be one of your highest concerns. Follow these steps to ensure that your products meet industry standards and are worthy of representing your business. Check the Regulations Every manufacturer should be deeply familiar with the regulations ...
Views: 395 - Why you need the services of accounting firm-Such as Adam Accountancy - Accountants in Slough - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2019 from M Nasir AzizAdam Accountancy- The best Accountants in Slough Adam Accountancy specializes in accounting services for their Clients, which means they handle all the accounts, accounts receivable, taxes and other services of a business or an individual. While living in Slough UK, It is always hard to ...
Views: 531 - You May Need Office Building Security More Than You Think - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from James ShriderIf you own a commercial building you may assume it is safe, particularly if no glaring security breaches have occurred. The truth is your building may not be as secure as you think. It is crucial to protect your clients and employees from all threats while at your place of business. Staffing ...
Views: 420 - How and When You Should Refinance Your Loans - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyIf your credit card accounts and loan payments are increasing the amount you pay each month for these expenses, it may be time to think about refinancing your loans. While some accounts may be fixed so that you are unable to reorganize the loan into smaller payments or a lower interest rate, ...
Views: 560 - The Time is Now: Take Charge of Your Security and Mitigate Risk - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2019 from eWomenNetwork MarketingAll things must come to an end! Microsoft is officially ending support for all laptops & desktops, as well as servers that are running off of Windows 7 & Server 2008 operating systems- and this date is here to stay! After January 14th, 2020 Windows 7 & Server 2008 will continue to run, but will ...
Views: 499 - Tips on Day Trading for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2019 from Arpit Kumar1. Beginners can get overwhelmed by what they perceive to be the fast-paced and aggressive strategies necessary to generate large returns through day trading. This doesn't have to be the case, as Online Trading Academy's patented and proven core day trading strategy relies on patience and a good ...
Views: 520 - How to Manage Legal Risks when Outsourcing & Offshoring to India? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from John TieLegal Process Outsourcing or LPO (that implies assigning the work to third-party companies) has emerged as the new trend in the industry across the globe today. This is so because not only is outsourcing synonymous with reduced costs, but also provides instant resource access that is amply ...
Views: 515 - Cryptonight virus looming out of the cryptojacking darkness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from David BalabanCryptocurrency mining is a process that allows computer users to ride the wave of the decentralized digital assets boom. It’s a benign concept in itself, moreover, the whole blockchain-sustained economy wouldn’t work without it as it requires an immense aggregate processing capacity contributed ...
Views: 542 - Why Cybersecurity Awareness Is Important - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Archer KiernanMost of the breaches are due to human error. We need to prevent that from happening. Cyber criminals are getting smarter, after all. Unfortunately, the majority of the cybersecurity breaches are because of human error. What’s worse is that there is only 38% of companies and organisations ...
Views: 575 - What DoD Contractors Need to Know About the CMMC - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Michael PetersCyberattacks on the U.S. government’s vast network of contractors and subcontractors pose a serious threat to national security, and the DoD is taking action. The agency tasked NIST with developing a set of guidelines addressing advanced persistent threats against contractors who handle ...
Views: 605 - NIST Proposes Stronger Cyber Standards for Defense Contractors - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Michael PetersU.S. defense contractors are being heavily targeted by foreign cybercriminals. An internal Navy cyber security audit ordered after a series of successful breaches of Navy contractors revealed an agency in complete cyber chaos “in ways few appreciate, fewer understand, and even fewer know what to ...
Views: 564 - How Are IT Compliance and Cyber Security Different? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Michael PetersIT compliance and cyber security are often used interchangeably, even within the cyber security and compliance fields. This is the basis for the completely incorrect and dangerous notion that achieving compliance automatically equals being secure. While there is some overlap, and the two ...
Views: 563 - Tips to Remember When Shopping Online - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Calida JenkinsThe internet has changed many things, especially the way we do our shopping. Whereas we had to physically go down to the shops before the internet became widely used, now we can just sit at home with our laptop and credit card and have everything we buy delivered to our door. However, online ...
Views: 562 - NIST Proposes Secure Software Development Framework - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Michael PetersApplying software updates and patches as soon as possible is a cyber security best practice, but what if an update contains malicious code inserted by a hacker? Software supply chain attacks are a serious and growing problem for both private-sector organizations and the federal government. Among ...
Views: 547 - What is Forex and How To Invest It ? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Manisha bawariyaForex deals primarily with the trading of currencies, in other words, currency trading is offered at a sustained price in the market. It involves investing in foreign currency and making a profit by selling it at a higher price. In other words, you are expanding the one you hold, just buying ...
Views: 621 - Which FedRAMP Security Impact Level Is Right for You? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2019 from Michael PetersYou would never pay $1,000 upfront and $30/month for a security system to protect a shed containing $100 worth of lawn equipment. However, you wouldn’t hesitate to spend that much or more to protect your home and family. The same concept applies in information security. Different kinds of data ...
Views: 522 - Your Guide to the PCI DSS Merchant Levels - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Michael PetersIf your organization processes, stores, or transmits cardholder data for the major credit card brands, you are required to be compliant with PCI DSS. While PCI DSS is not required by U.S. federal law — it is an industry standard mandated by the credit card companies — but some states have laws ...
Views: 540 - Understanding the Updated SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Michael PetersOutsourcing IT services to service organizations has become a normal part of doing business, even for small companies. However, there are risks to using service providers, and these continue to evolve and change. In this dynamic environment, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ...
Views: 534 - Understanding the Role of the FedRAMP 3PAO During Assessment - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Michael PetersThe Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was designed to support the federal government’s “cloud-first” initiative by providing a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. All cloud service ...
Views: 567 - The FedRAMP Assessment Process: Tips for Writing a FedRAMP SSP - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Michael PetersA FedRAMP SSP (System Security Plan) is the bedrock of a FedRAMP assessment and the primary document of the security package in which a cloud service provider (CSP) details their system architecture, data flows and authorization boundaries, and all security controls and their ...
Views: 623 - Lower HIPAA Fines Aren’t a License to Relax Cyber Security - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Michael PetersFollowing a record year for HIPAA settlements that saw the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) collect $28.7 million in HIPAA fines, HHS has reduced the maximum annual HIPAA fine in three out of the four penalty tiers. However, HHS’ move doesn’t mean that healthcare organizations ...
Views: 582 - Docker Hub Hack Compromises Sensitive Data from 190,000 Accounts - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Michael PetersAccording to an official email sent to users, hackers gained access to Docker Hub, the official repository for Docker container images, “for a brief period.” However, during that “brief period,” approximately 190,000 user accounts were compromised, containing data such as usernames, hashed ...
Views: 604 - How to Protect Your Business Website from Formjacking - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Michael PetersAs individuals become more savvy about avoiding phishing emails, and enterprises get better at filtering them out before they ever reach employees’ inboxes, it’s become more difficult for hackers to infect enterprise systems with ransomware and cryptojacking malware. Companies are also becoming ...
Views: 735 - Hackers Can Use DICOM Bug to Hide Malware in Medical Images - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Michael PetersA newly discovered design flaw in DICOM, a three-decade-old medical imaging standard, could be used to deliver malware inside what appears to be an innocuous image file, a researcher from Cylera has discovered. Because the malware would not alter the protected health information (PHI) contained ...
Views: 632 - Dragonblood Vulnerabilities Discovered in WPA3 WiFi Standard - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Michael PetersLast year, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced the launch of the WPA3 WiFi security standard, which was developed to eliminate a number of security problems with WPA2. One of the major defense measures in WPA3 is the Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) handshake, which replaced the Pre-Shared ...
Views: 628 - Arizona Beverages Ransomware Attack Halts Sales for Days - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Michael PetersWhat appears to have been a targeted ransomware attack knocked over 200 networked computers and servers offline at Arizona Beverages, one of the largest beverage suppliers in the U.S., TechCrunch reports. The attack, which the company was still struggling to recover from two weeks later, halted ...
Views: 660 - Business Email Compromise Attacks Increase by Nearly 500% - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Michael PetersLast year, the FBI reported that incidents of business email compromise (BEC), also known as spear phishing, CEO fraud, and invoice fraud, had been reported in all 50 states and 150 countries, with global losses exceeding $12 billion. BEC scams are continuing to explode in popularity among cyber ...
Views: 628 - Kubernetes Security Best Practices to Protect Your Cloud Containers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Michael PetersLightweight cloud containers are fast replacing resource-sucking virtual machines, and Kubernetes is fast becoming the de facto standard for container orchestration. Kubernetes adoption doubled in 2018. Unfortunately, as with any popular technology, it was only a matter of time before hackers ...
Views: 640 - Trustly to Buy Everything Online Safe and Secure - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Amit ThakurThere was a time when things were simple. We would work in the job places and were personally paid in hard cash and so was true for business transactions. But with the passage of times, everything has undergone a great deal of sophistication and so has the mode of payments. Besides, worsening ...
Views: 684 - The Serious Job of Protecting Client Information - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Susan Friesen6 Important Small Business Cyber Security Tips Chances are, you think twice before entering your credit card information online to buy something, watch out for malicious links in emails and keep your PC updated against viruses, spyware and hackers. However, how much thought do you put ...
Views: 745 - Navy Cybersecurity Failures Detailed in New Report - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2019 from Michael PetersEveryone already knew that Navy cybersecurity had big problems. Last fall, a Wall Street Journal report on Navy cybersecurity revealed that Chinese nation-state hackers had successfully breached a number of third-party Navy contractors over an 18-month period, stealing highly classified ...
Views: 670 - NIST Issues Revised Guidance for Bolstering Federal Email Security - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Michael PetersEmail breaches can be just as destructive to organizations as customer data breaches; just ask Sony Pictures and the Democratic National Committee. A breach of a federal government agency’s email system may not just be embarrassing or scandalous to the agency; it could put national security at ...
Views: 653 - Proactive Tips for Preventing Credential Stuffing Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Michael PetersNearly everyone knows that reusing passwords across multiple sites and systems is a security risk, but most people continue to do it anyway. As a result, credential stuffing attacks abound, especially among retailers. Dunkin’ Donuts has been victimized twice in the past three months by hackers ...
Views: 653 - Hybrid Cloud Security Lags Behind Implementation - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Michael PetersFor many organizations, particularly those in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, hybrid cloud environments offer the best of both worlds. Companies get to enjoy the easy scalability and other benefits of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud while isolating their critical workloads ...
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