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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

The result was that it was straightforward, at times elementary, for malicious software to own the entire system. When this no longer became tenable, Microsoft led the way and started its Trustworthy Computing initiative in 2002. Software vendors too often place profits and being first to market before security.

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Cybersecurity 2030

Haft of the Spear

To help answer those questions we do things like complete higher education, work hard to win promotions and raises, work out, change zip codes so our kids can get into the best schools. The most effective countermeasure to ransomware is a sound backup scheme that stores copies off-line where ransomware cannot reach it.

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Chernobyl’s lessons for critical-infrastructure cybersecurity

The Parallax

The organization offers aid to communities decimated by industrial accidents, and that includes caring for the Chernobyl dogs , many of whom die young due to malnourishment, disease, predators, harsh weather, a lack of shelter, and Chernobyl’s notorious environmental contamination. Update installations must be documented.