After a long holiday weekend, we are ready to serve up some Tech Talk! Get the latest scoop on digital & tech news, trivia, and more.
Are smart buildings in grave danger of cyberattacks? The short answer is yes. Using building automation systems (BAS) has become a popular trend to ensure a safe environment for its inhabitants. However, when you are using technology to secure a building, a cyber threat is just as viable there as it is anywhere else technology is present. Will this new technology adapt its cybersecurity? Read the full story >>
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Network
The risk is real.
Don’t get us wrong – we love the speed and flexibility that comes with using a wireless network as much as the next guy. But with the potential threat posed by hackers and piggybackers online, properly securing that Wi-Fi network is crucial to the overall cybersecurity of your home or business.
From data-breaches to skyrocketing monthly fees, even the most stable of connections is in jeopardy if not set-up and maintained accordingly. This includes free or public Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connections that are not password-protected, and even some seemingly secure wireless broadband networks. Read the blog >>
From the EMPIST Help Desk
Think before you click! One of the best ways to avoid a social engineering attack in the workplace is to never shrug off a suspicion. Always double-check the facts with trusted sources.
*Cue dramatic game show music.* It’s time for some Tech Trivia!
Question: What operating system was issued by computer outfits named Red Hat & Yellow Dog?
Answer: Linux
Amazon is cleaning your room. Well, not literally. The company is testing out clean room data technology to assist advertisers in campaign measurements. So, what is a data clean room? The technology behind a data clean room is it builds a wall of aggregated data that doesn’t “leave.” Facebook & Google are known to use similar data measures for their ad platforms. The opposite of clean room data is using customer-level data from advertisers. Read the full story >>
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