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Episode 36: Federal Regulation of Consumer Data
It can be amazing to think back to a quaint time when the internet didn’t touch every part of your life. Just ten years ago, for example, I recall setting up the very first Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube accounts where I worked. It has been a decade of rapid...
Episode 35: Keys to safely dispose of old technology
In our last episode, I talked about some new tech at our house and the chain reaction of resetting computers, reinstalling operating systems, updating passwords and other security measures. We outlined the top ten things you need to do before connecting a new computer...
Episode 34: Ten steps you should take before connecting a new computer to the internet
Sometimes it comes in waves. This has been a season of new tech at my house including a new laptop for me. My old one passed down to my daughter. I found out my son’s PC was somehow mining bitcoin. Good heavens. As I’ve been setting up and resetting computers over the...
Episode 33: Cybersecurity top concern for US
When a top-ranked U.S. security official says our digital lives are in danger like never before, you should probably believe her. That’s a direct quote from the Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at some...
Episode 32: The importance of Security Awareness Training
Some of you may remember the short-lived NBC game show in which a British woman berated contestants who underperformed (or who did just fine) by staring them down and declaring in a stern voice, “you are the weakest link. Goodbye.” No doubt cybersecurity experts, IT...
Episode 31: Protecting Utah elections from hackers
By the time you are listening to this podcast the 2018 Election will be just a few weeks away and voters in Utah will have ballots in-hand ready to be filled out and mailed back. Casting a ballot for the candidate of your choice is among the most American things we...