What is Intentional Electromagnetic Interference? Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is all around us, in both natural and man-made forms. EMI is unwanted noise or interference in an electrical path or circuit that is caused by an outside source. EMI can cause electronics to malfunction or to fail. Examples of EMI sources include lightning, solar flares, radio […]
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What are Busy Seasons for Ransomware Attacks? There has been a rise in ransomware attacks on agricultural cooperatives and the FBI has warned that ransomware attacks are more likely to strike agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvesting seasons.1 As ransomware attacks are likely to disrupt operations, cause financial loss, and negatively impact the food […]
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Network Segmentation
What is Network Segmentation? Network segmentation is a process of dividing a network into multiple zones and applying specific security protocols to each zone. The primary goal of network segmentation is to have increased control over the management of security and compliance. Network segmentation, also known as network partitioning or network isolation, makes it difficult […]
What is Security Camera Cybersecurity? Security cameras are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, and they pose unique security risks. Whether you are using the devices in enterprise or privately, their presence does pose security concerns that you need to be aware of. There are three types of security cameras: Traditional analog CCTV systems. […]
What is National Risk Management? The National Risk Management Center (NRMC) is the planning, analysis, and collaboration center within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), leading strategic risk reduction efforts for the nation1. Sources of strategic risk are widespread and include cyber and physical attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, malicious exploits of emerging technology, nation-state […]
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Email Security
What is Email Security? Email security refers to the various procedures and techniques for protecting email accounts, content, and communication against loss, compromise, and unauthorized access. Cyberattackers often use email to spread malware, spam, and to conduct phishing attacks by using deceptive messages that persuade users to open attachments laden with malware, to click on […]
What is Infrastructure Cybersecurity? The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines National Critical Functions (NCFs) as, “…functions of the government and the private sector so vital to the United States their disruption, corruption, or dysfunction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof.”1 […]
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Enterprise AI
What is Enterprise AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) is the field of technology that enables machines to automatically perform tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence. AI can also encompass deep learning, which is capable of making connections and reaching meaning without relying on predefined algorithms, but instead learns from experience and uses raw data as […]
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File-Sharing Threats
What are File-Sharing Threats? File-sharing refers to sharing or providing access to computer files over a network. File types that can be shared may include documents, audio files, video files, graphics, computer programs, e-books, or presentations. File-sharing allows people to use the same files with the purpose of reading, viewing, listening, modifying, copying, and/or printing. […]
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Router Security
What is Router Security? A router is device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks. Packet switching is a method of grouping data into packets that are transmitted over a network. Routers serve two primary functions: managing traffic between networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses and allowing multiple devices […]