Author: Anthony Lim

We’ve probably all seen that “perception versus fact” meme where there’s an assortment of pictures with captions like “what my family thinks I do,” “what my boss thinks I do,” “what I think I do” and “what I actually do.” People’s understanding of what cybersecurity professionals do often bears little…

Not too long ago, there was a one-size-fits-all assumption about cybersecurity jobs. The security professional was hired to manage security systems and read logs — maybe handle audits and ensure industry compliance. Now, the job landscape for cybersecurity professionals is becoming more specialized, and even those specialized areas break down…

The most commonly used computer platform nowadays is no longer a desktop or a laptop — it’s a phone. According to Bank My Cell, as of August 2019, there are more than 5 billion mobile devices worldwide. A staggering 67 percent of the population has some kind of mobile device,…

Cities, local governments, and other institutions such as schools and hospitals are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with approximately 170 U.S. cities hit by ransomware since 2013, according to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. What’s contributing to this trend, and what can be done to mitigate the damages? Ransomware is not…