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The Importance of the 3-2-1 Back-Up Method.

November 27, 2023

Backing up data is one of the best things you can do to improve your response to ransomware, a data breach, an infrastructure failure, or other type of cyber-attack. Without a good comprehensive backup method that works and is tested,…

Seven Cyber-Tech Observations of 2022 and What it Means for 2023.

January 18, 2023

CISO, cryptofraud, cybersecurity tips, emerging technology, InfoSec

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Minneapolis — 01/16/23 cryptonews #cyberrisk #techrisk #techinnovation #techyearinreview #ftxfraud #googlemandiant #infosec #musktwitter #twitterfiles #disinformation #cio #ciso #cto Summary: Fig. 1. 2022 Cyber Year in Review Mashup; Stock, 2023. The pandemic continues to be a big part of the catalyst for…

The Main Purpose of Cryptocurrency Mixer and/or Splitter Services is Fraud and Money Laundering.

June 5, 2022

blender.io, cryptomixing, emerging technology, InfoSec, moneylaundering

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Cryptocurrency mixer and/or splitter services serve no valid “real-world” ethical business use case considering the relevant FinTech and legal options open. Even in the very rare case when you are a refugee fleeing a financially abusive government regime or terrorist organization…

Top 16 Ways SMBs Can Mitigate Cyber Risks and Threats.

April 28, 2022

CISO, Cyber Security, InfoSec, SMEInfosec

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Fig 1. NIST CSF, NIST, 2022. Sign up for DHS CISA e-mail alerts specific to your company and industry needs and review the alerts:Sign up here.Use the free DHS developed CSET (Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool) to assess your security posture – High,…

Five Cyber-Tech Trends of 2021 and What it Means for 2022.

January 8, 2022

CISO, cybersecurity tips, cyberyearinreview, emerging technology, InfoSec

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Minneapolis — 01/08/22 Intro: Every year I like to research and commentate on the most impactful security technology and business happenings from the prior year. This year is unique since the pandemic and mass resignation/gig economy continues to be a…

Abstract Forward Podcast #11: Cryptocurrency Best Practices with Josh McIntyre and Brooks Clifford!

September 8, 2021

crypto, cryptosecurity, cyber, emerging technology, fintech, InfoSec, ransomware

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Featuring the esteemed crypto early adopters and tech thought leaders Josh McIntyre and Brooks Clifford — this episode covers what is crypto, where does it fit in the financial ecosystem, how to spot and avoid common crypto scams, the pros and cons of different…

Esports Cyber Threats and Mitigations

June 29, 2021

databreach, easportshack, electronicarts, InfoSec, iptheft

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On 06/10/21 major Esports software company, Electronic Arts (EA) was hacked. They are one of the biggest esports companies in the world. They count many major hit games including Battlefield, The Sims, Titanfall, and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, in…

Seven Impactful Cyber-Tech Trends of 2020 and What it Means for 2021.

December 24, 2020

2020disinformation, cyberyearinreview, InfoSec, mobileecosystem, robocalls

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Every year I like to research and commentate on the most impactful security technology and business happenings from the prior year. This year is unique since the pandemic is partly the catalyst for most of these trends in conjunction with…

Abstract Forward Podcast #8: IAM, Self Care, & Defense In Depth with Chris Roberts!

July 1, 2019

BrrCon, Chris Roberts, cyber self care, facebook fake accounts, IAM, InfoSec

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Abstract Forward Podcast #8: IAM, Self Care, and Defense In Depth with Chris Roberts! In this episode, we cover IAM best practices, the BrrCon mission, self-care amid fire drills, creativity in security, IOT security considerations, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, hr…

Abstract Forward Consulting Now Open For Business!

March 14, 2018

Abstract Forward Consulting, CIO, CISO, cto, I.T. Consulting, InfoSec

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Over 14 years, Mr. Swenson had the honor and privilege of consulting at 10 organizations in 7 industries on progressively complex and difficult problems in I.T. including: security, proj. mgmt., business analysis, data archival and governance, audit, web application launch…

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