What are Jailbroken and Rooted Mobile Devices? Jailbreaking and rooting refer to removing software restrictions that are intentionally put in place by the manufacturer in order to access more applications and/or features. Jailbreaking is the term for this process as it happens on an Apple device, while rooting refers to this process as it happens […]
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BIOS Security
What is BIOS Security? Basic Input Output System (BIOS) is software stored on a small memory chip on a computer’s motherboard. It has a number of different roles, but its most essential function is to load the operating system. When the computer is turned on, the microprocessor tries to execute its first instruction, which the […]
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Healthcare Legacy Systems
What is a Healthcare Legacy System? A legacy system is a system that is no longer supported by its manufacturer, which puts an end to updates and security patches that organizations rely on for cybersecurity and continuous operation. Legacy systems can include devices, operating systems, applications, or processes. The healthcare industry has a significant legacy […]
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Unified Threat Management
What is Unified Threat Management? Unified threat management (UTM) is an IT term that refers to a single security solution that provides multiple security functions at a single point on a network. A UTM solution may also be known as a next-generation firewall (NGFW), and may include features such as antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, content filtering, […]
What is Networked Medical Device Cybersecurity? The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection and communication between internet-enabled physical devices. The growth of such devices has been explosive, as smart devices such as wearables, sensors, phones, cars, appliances, and household gadgets are becoming increasingly prevalent in more and more aspects of daily living. The proliferation […]
What is AI in Cybersecurity? Artificial intelligence (AI) has both advantages and challenges in cybersecurity. AI is a powerful cybersecurity tool, but it does have its limitations, and cyberattackers work tirelessly to find new ways to leverage its power for their cybercrimes. AI improves cybersecurity in the following ways: Vulnerability management. Traditional vulnerability databases manage […]
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Health IT
What is Health IT? Health information technology (health IT) involves the processing, storage, and exchange of health information in an electronic environment.1 Widespread adoption of health IT systems can help to improve health care quality, aid in the prevention of medical errors, potentially reduce health care costs, increase administrative efficiencies, streamline/decrease paperwork, and could expand […]
What is Secure Digital Transformation? The term digital transformation refers to the process of incorporating computer-based technologies into an organization’s products, processes, and strategies. A secure digital transformation can be thought of as an approach to digital transformation that focuses on processes and strategies that will ensure that the digital transformation will be carried out […]
What is RFID? Radio-frequency identification (RFID) refers to a technology where digital data encoded in RFID tags or smart labels are captured by a reader via radio waves. RFID technology embeds digital information into objects such as passports, security badges, car keys, apparel, and smart tags, which enable activities such as asset tracking, personnel tracking, […]
What are IT Security Training Topics for Employees? Human risk management (HRM) is a strategy for businesses to understand, reduce, and monitor their employee IT security risks. An important aspect of HRM is providing IT security awareness training so that employees are able to identify and address threats and to ensure that they have the […]