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May 01 2013

Expert insights 2: Cyber threats and security in the Caribbean 2013 update

The second installment in our 2013 series in which we discuss with network/IT security professionals across the region cyber intrusion and security in the Caribbean. In this the second in our Expert insights series for 2013 in which we revisit matters related to cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, we have Garfield Gordon, Territory …

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Apr 18 2013

Expert insights 1: Cyber threats and security in the Caribbean 2013 update

We revisit  our discussion with network/IT security professionals on cyber intrusion and security in the Caribbean, in the hope to gain new insights in 2013.  A few weeks ago, the Guardian Newspaper in Trinidad and Tobago published an article, “Caribbean cyberttacks on the rise?”, in which it listed 20 cyber crime stories that were reported between …

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Feb 15 2013

7 tips to stay safer online

Safe Internet use is more important than ever, as more of our lives move online the online population increases, but also the threats to which we are exposed also increase and get more sophisticated. Below is some advice – seven tips – to be better protected online. Last week Tuesday, 5 February, was the 10th …

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Feb 06 2013

Are we really serious about cybercrime and security?

To varying degrees, the Caribbean is seen as a haven for cybercrime targeted at developed countries, but increasingly local private and public institutions are experiencing intrusions. This post challenges us to discuss how serious the region is about addressing cybercrime and cybersecurity. Over the past few weeks there have been a spate of cyber intrusions worldwide, which resulted …

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Jan 09 2013

When passwords are not enough: alternatives to consider

Login With Username Password by digitalart (FreeDigitalPhoyos.net)

Three alternatives to passwords, which can be used to increase the security of critical resources, are examined.. In a number of our earlier posts, particularly those dealing with privacy and security, we do remind everyone set strong passwords – see for example, How secure are your passwords?  However, due to considerable processing power and software programmes that is readily available for …

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