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Ransomware

What to do (and not to do) after a ransomware attack

How to protect systems, preserve evidence, and gather the right incident response team.

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Log4j

A look back at Log4j shows fast reaction, slow remediation

The SMB market is particularly vulnerable to Log4j exploits, says one industry pro.

Billy Hurley

Cloud Computing

AWS, Microsoft, and Google each offer different cloud solutions—here’s how they’re competing on the market

Battling over an expanding market for cloud services, the Big Three tech companies are looking for an edge.

Eoin Higgins

Cybersecurity

Discontinued for 17 years, Boa web server still used for IoT devices—exposing massive security vulnerabilities

Attacks on Indian energy infrastructure can be tied to the open-source web servers, Microsoft researchers say.

Eoin Higgins

Cybersecurity

Pro tips for new cybersecurity professionals

Let the job boards guide you to the training you need, says CompTIA’s Randy Gross.

Billy Hurley

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Data privacy

Q&A: How to manage data sovereignty at the state level

Eoin Higgins | 12.8.2022

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Cybersecurity

Cyber Safety Review Board faces blowback for prioritizing Log4j over SolarWinds

Eoin Higgins | 12.8.2022

Security Strategy

When holiday hacks hit understaffed IT teams

Billy Hurley | 12.8.2022

Certification

Mozilla, Microsoft ditch root certificate authority under cloud of suspicion

Tom McKay | 12.2.2022

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Security Strategy

How to keep access-control under control amid layoffs

Billy Hurley | 12.2.2022

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DATA MANAGEMENT

5 data compliance standards and how to meet them

Are you staying compliant with your data management? Read this guide on data compliance standards and how to meet them.

MENTAL HEALTH

Q&A: How to keep healthcare IT from burning out

Learn from one CIO's experience how to keep your IT team members who work around the clock from burning out.

CYBERSECURITY

What to know about text-based 'smishing' attacks

Hear from experts on how companies can educate employees on defense and protection.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

5 tips for creating a successful digital transformation strategy

Learn how to set goals and measure success, create an implementation timeline, and much more.

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From cybersecurity and big data to software development, IT Brew delivers the latest news and analysis of trends shaping the IT industry, like only The Brew can.