Michael Markulec

technology executive, cyber-security guru, politician, rugby player, deadhead, brewer, former army officer, crossfitter, and hard-drinking calypso poet.

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Patch Management Strategies for Businesses

Michael Markulec: Dec 9, 2022 1:48:34 PM

Patch management is a critical aspect of cyber security. It involves regularly updating software and applications with the latest patches and fixes to address any known vulnerabilities and prevent them from being exploited by attackers. This is...

#cybersecurity #vulnerability #becybersmart #patchmanagement

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The Distinction between Information Security vs. Cybersecurity

Michael Markulec: Nov 25, 2022 12:00:00 PM

Security is more crucial than ever in the digital age. There's a good chance that you've heard about the rise in attacks over the past several years,...

#cybersecurity #vulnerability #becybersmart #informationsecurity

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CommonSpirit Health: how ransomware attacks effect healthcare organizations

Michael Markulec: Nov 18, 2022 3:42:34 PM

Millions of Americans could be impacted by a recent ransomware attack on a significant healthcare organization that manages more than 1,000 hospitals...

#cybersecurity #ransomware #vulnerability #becybersmart #healthcare

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Universities and the cybersecurity risk of remote access

Michael Markulec: Nov 11, 2022 2:21:01 PM

Millions of students were barred from their lecture halls for the duration of COVID-19, which closed down universities around the globe. Luckily,...

#ransomware #education #vulnerability #becybersmart #phishing #cyberbreach

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The Security of IoT (Internet of Things)

Michael Markulec: Nov 4, 2022 2:00:54 PM

Devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) are generally simple appliances that carry out particular activities. As a result, their importance...

#cybersecurity #vulnerability

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New Cybersecurity Performance Goals published

Michael Markulec: Oct 28, 2022 8:54:00 AM

The United States is attempting to make it simpler for businesses and organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity in the face of an increase in...

#cybersecurity #cisa

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The Importance of Cybersecurity Training for Personnel

Michael Markulec: Oct 21, 2022 11:19:36 AM

While everyone makes mistakes, some people's slip-ups might be more costly than others. Cyber mistakes can be very expensive. According to research...

#cybersecurity #vulnerability #phishing #awareness