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Current Newsletters

  • May 2023 Newsletter

    May 2023 Gatekeepers: The guardians of data

  • April 2023 Newsletter

    April 2023 Internet of Hackable Things

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    March 2023 Security Awareness and Culture

  • February 2023 Newsletter

    February 2023 Understanding the insider threat

February 2020 Newsletter Internet of Things

February 2020

February 2020 Newsletter

February 2020 Security Awareness Newsletter – The Internet of Things – Blurb and Scavenger Hunt Questions

The Internet of Things, or IoT, provides unprecedented interconnectivity between humans and devices. From consumer appliances to smart factories and Industry 4.0, the modern landscape of data flow improves our lives. But it also increases security risks. In this issue, we address those risks and how they impact individuals and organizations alike.

Scavenger Hunt Questions (and Answers):

  1. Never miss an important security update by implementing these wherever possible. (automatic updates)
  2. Update this immediately when you power up a new device.(default password)
  3. Smart humans use _____ _____ when traveling or working remotely. (situational awareness)
  4. Smart humans always ____ ____ and ask questions when unsure of something. (follow policy)
  5. True or False: The Internet of Things, when successfully attacked, can present mortal danger in certain environments.(true)

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