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Author: Michael Kavka

Device vs. User

Posted on September 10, 2021 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Device vs. User

Identity is the new perimeter. We keep hearing that, especially from Microsoft. Unfortunately, they have not completely bought into this in their Defender suite of security products. Microsoft Defender security products are nice. They work decently, Gartner likes them, but there is a problem with them. They focus on the device too much as far…

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Microsoft, Security, Software

Ransomware, Are You Ready?

Posted on June 17, 2021 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Ransomware, Are You Ready?

Developing a Ransomware plan is much like anything else. Sounds simple, protect against malware. The reality though is much different, and it starts with a properly educated security team to come up with a comprehensive and cohesive plan. You need to know how your network is laid out. A flat network (which you find in…

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General, Security

Gatekeeping and Treatment of Others

Posted on May 21, 2021 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Gatekeeping and Treatment of Others

There is an issue in the world that we see crop up in the Information Security/Cyber Security field, gatekeeping. We tend to equate it with making it more difficult to get a job, harder for people to break into the industry, and of course expecting people to just know things. The world of IT/IS we…

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