by Lisa Traina | Jan 30, 2018 | 2018, Business Mgmt, Winter
Ransomware is a type of malware, but with an extra sting. If infected with this malware, access to your operating system or files will be prevented or limited. The hacker will demand payment (ransom), but often times will not unlock the systems or files even if ransom...
by Lisa Traina | Oct 18, 2017 | 2017, Business Mgmt, Fall
I once heard a speaker say that passwords are like underwear: change them often, keep them long, don’t leave them lying on your desk, and don’t share them. As a security professional, I have been discussing the need for stronger passwords for almost 20 years, and not...
by Lisa Traina | Jan 25, 2017 | 2017, Business Mgmt, Winter
Russia, China, the CIA, and FBI. Hacking has been receiving a great deal of attention lately in the political arena, but many higher education leaders may not realize the severity and scope of the threat to their very own institution.The reality is that colleges and...
