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The CrowdStrike Incident: A $10 Billion Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Insurance

abdelsyfane

Jul 283 min read

The CrowdStrike Incident: A $10 Billion Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Insurance

Discover why Cybersecurity Insurance is essential in the wake of the CrowdStrike outage, covering vendor liability & cyber risk management.

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Security-First Compliance for Small Businesses

abdelsyfane

Mar 46 min read

Security-First Compliance for Small Businesses

Author Karen Walsh Purchase the book from Amazon. The year is 2017. A green-haired, tattooed, pierced mom sits in the back of an...

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Unmasking QR Code Scams: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

abdelsyfane

Feb 193 min read

Unmasking QR Code Scams: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

Presented by CSNP's Cyber Safety Dept. Introduction In the era of digital connectivity, QR codes have become ubiquitous, offering a...

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Empowering the Next Generation in Cybersecurity

abdelsyfane

Feb 52 min read

Empowering the Next Generation in Cybersecurity

Author Zinet Kemal Purchase books here Welcome to my world, where cybersecurity and children’s literature intertwine to create something...

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The Rise of Spoofed Calls and How to Protect Yourself

abdelsyfane

Jan 156 min read

The Rise of Spoofed Calls and How to Protect Yourself

Author George Reeves Welcome to the digital jungle, where the convenience of modern communication also brings forth its own share of...

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abdelsyfane

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Online Shopping Scams: Protect Yourself

CSNP Cyber Safety Dept. The holidays are coming. Many of us will be online shopping. Online shopping is both convenient and efficient....

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abdelsyfane

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Juice Jacking

Author Chris Thomas Juice jacking is an exploit used to compromise a charging station to infiltrate devices that connect to it. Hackers...

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Cyberbullying: How to identify and handle online harassment

abdelsyfane

Oct 30, 20237 min read

Cyberbullying: How to identify and handle online harassment

Author Ari Howard Almost half of U.S. students report they were bullied in some way online during the pandemic lock down. Similar to how...

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Media Literacy: Defending Against Disinformation in Elections and Conspiracy Theories

abdelsyfane

Sep 18, 20233 min read

Media Literacy: Defending Against Disinformation in Elections and Conspiracy Theories

Introduction In today's digital age, where information is readily accessible at our fingertips, disinformation and conspiracy theories...

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Navigating the Landscape of Smart Devices: Privacy, Security, and Connectivity Introduction

abdelsyfane

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Navigating the Landscape of Smart Devices: Privacy, Security, and Connectivity Introduction

Author Jennifer Smith In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the rise of intelligent devices has transformed how we interact with...

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abdelsyfane

Aug 28, 20234 min read

Elevating Small Business Cybersecurity: Proven Measures to Safeguard Your Team and Customers

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the paramount significance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, particularly for small...

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abdelsyfane

May 22, 20234 min read

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Author Jonathan Gonzalez Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field of technology that has the potential to transform many...

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Internet of Things (IoT)-Protecting Your Children

abdelsyfane

Apr 24, 202310 min read

Internet of Things (IoT)-Protecting Your Children

Author Marta Wang In partnership with Breezeline What is IoT? What is the Internet of things, or more commonly IoT? Look around at your...

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What Should You Do if Your Child Is a Bully?

abdelsyfane

Apr 3, 20238 min read

What Should You Do if Your Child Is a Bully?

Originally published March 2022 on the Social Work License Map Bullying is a common occurrence in schools regardless of the ages of...

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abdelsyfane

Mar 20, 20233 min read

The Evil Twin – The Cost of Free Wi-Fi

Originally published on Medium on July 15, 2022 Author Harriet Kerubo Growing up, I enjoyed watching Cartoon Network, more so, The Cramp...

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abdelsyfane

Mar 13, 20238 min read

Dark Web 101

Author Kathryn Carnell In partnership with Breezeline We know less about the deep ocean than space, according to the National Oceanic and...

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Personal IoT Security: How users can ensure they stay safe in the digital environment Image result

abdelsyfane

Mar 6, 20236 min read

Personal IoT Security: How users can ensure they stay safe in the digital environment Image result

Author: Al Hanson Electronics are progressively integrating into our lives. These consumer devices that make our lives more streamlined...

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abdelsyfane

Feb 13, 20234 min read

Crypto Cons

Author Alex Moix In partnership with Breezeline The cryptocurrency craze has piqued the interest of many, including that of scammers -...

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abdelsyfane

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Put the Brakes on Car Hacking

Author Jeremy McIntyre In partnership with Breezeline Car hacking is a growing concern as more and more vehicles are equipped with...

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abdelsyfane

Dec 12, 20222 min read

WYA? Location Services

Author Teressa Gehrke In partnership with Breezeline WYA (Where you at?) is one of the quickest ways to ask a friend about their...

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