Student360 is fast approaching, on Friday, February 22 at 3M Headquarters in St. Paul, MN. All of us at Secure360 and UMSA are excited to show you what we’ve been working on, why we have built this conference to have its best year yet. There are a few things you should know before the […]
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Tax scams to look for in 2019
Ah, tax season. Shortly after the chaos of the year-end holidays and the refreshing new start that comes with the new year, we are forced to crunch numbers, do tedious paperwork and take a long, hard look at our own financial landscape of the year before. For the gifted few, taxes (and all the […]
The Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace: Here’s what’s happening across the pond
It’s no secret: cybersecurity and data protection have taken the spotlight in virtually every conversation of the public space. Governments, political figures, private firms, multinational corporations, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and even families are making the shift to prioritizing online safety and funding updated security initiatives. One of the first policies in this wave of data […]
Safety apps for college students
When it comes to apps, college students tend to have quite a few. Students use a variety of apps to communicate with friends, stay on task and pass the time. But what about safety? Check out this list of apps that college students should be using to encourage their safety and well-being. [H3] bSafe […]
Cybersecurity in 2019: What to expect
The world saw a lot of stirrings on the cybersecurity front this past year, everything from the EU passing their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with international implications, to Russian hacking and voter tampering, to data breaches galore. With 2018 rapidly coming to a close and 2019 right around the corner, all of us at […]
2019 Cybersecurity resolution checklist
Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about cutting out fast food or making sure you get enough water intake every day. On this week’s episode of Looking to 2019, we’re talking about cybersecurity resolutions. The need for up to date security practices and protocols (in both your personal and professional lives) will be greater than […]
Social Media 101: How to stay safe across your networks
There’s no doubt about it: college is just downright fun. Many going through this phase of life are independent from their parents for the first time, which brings a whole host of liberties and ramifications. Furthermore, it is a time of uncharted territory, finding oneself and learning enough to burst. College is a time […]
Responding to a data breach
It seems as though every spy thriller made since Ian Fleming romanticized the Cold War has been about nefarious persons stealing data or hacking into extremely important computer networks to meet their dastardly deeds. It’s no wonder, either, as cybersecurity has become one of the top security concerns (pun intended) virtually around the globe […]
Your guide to two-factor authentication [infographic]
With all of the minimum-security requirements on passwords these days (like lowercase and capital letters, special characters, numbers, etc.), one would think that passwords are very safe. However, with the right skillset and technology, even rookie hackers can sometimes crack these codes. Enter: Two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security that uses […]
Secure360: Collaboration for an interconnected world
You’ve seen the Facebook posts, the tweets, the pictures on Instagram. You’ve opened the emails, followed our calls for speakers and sponsors, and read our content on LinkedIn. But still, you’re waiting for that final push to register for Secure360 2019. Secure360 is the largest (I repeat—largest) conference for security, IT and risk professionals […]
