4 Steps to Effective Mobile Application Security

Mobile devices, and the advantages they offer, have changed the way we do business and even live. However, smartphones and tablets have also have wrought a new class of security threats and attack vectors. The varied mobile platforms and devices, along with the exponential growth of mobile apps can quickly become a security and compliance nightmare for enterprises to manage. While no one seriously thinks we can turn back the clock on mobile device and mobile app usage, new and more effective security measures are required. Security industry offerings that tried to graft existing PC era security technology onto mobile devices as well as mobile device management (MDM) solutions have proven inadequate to properly secure mobile devices and the networks they are accessing.

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Setting Security Baselines in Microsoft 365

whitePaper | December 28, 2022

One of the greatest risks you will face in your Microsoft environment is Business Email Compromise. This attack costs organizations around the world millions in losses each year, with no signs of slowing down.

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Understanding Ransomware and Strategies to Defeat it

whitePaper | March 5, 2020

Held Hostage in Hollywood: In February 2016 the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, in Los Angeles, paid a ransom of about US$17,000 to hackers who infiltrated and disabled its computer network with ransomware. The hospital paid the ransom of 40 Bitcoins (currently worth about $16,664) after a “network infiltration” began on February 5, when employees reported being unable to access the hospital’s network and electronic medical records system. “The malware locked access to certain computer systems and prevented us from sharing communications electronically,” said hospital CEO Allen Stefanek.

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Cybersecurity Considerations for Distributed Energy Resources on the U.S. Electric Grid

whitePaper | October 26, 2022

To address the impacts of climate change, the U.S. electric grid will be undergoing significant changes by integrating clean energy resources such as solar and wind. These efforts will be accelerated with the recent passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act1 and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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VIRSEC ® SECURITY PLATFORM

whitePaper | December 10, 2019

Advanced application attacks that weaponize at runtime (WRT) are increasingly putting businesses at risk. These attacks challenge application security by leveraging fileless malware, memory corruption and uncommon vulnerabilities to evade traditional security solutions. WRTs manipulate legitimate processes and enable stealthy execution of malicious code, resulting in data breaches, damaged infrastructure, and financial losses.

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Autodesk® Fusion 360 Security Whitepaper

whitePaper | October 27, 2022

Autodesk® Fusion 360™ is the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind. It connects your product development process in a single cloud-based platform that works on both Mac and PC. The Fusion 360 tools enable fast and easy exploration of design ideas with a secure and integrated concept-to-fabrication toolset that extends to include web browsers and mobile devices.

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Consumer IoT Device Cybersecurity Standards, Policies, and Certification Schemes

whitePaper | February 16, 2023

There are three key elements in the world of Internet of Things cyber security. Standards are created in order to harmonize a common set of requirements. Regulations are created in order to incentivize manufacturers to adopt cybersecurity hygiene practices so as to protect societies and increase their cyber-resilience. Labels are created in order to provide visibility to consumers.

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Bask Technology, Inc.

To help us grow and improve our services, our company has just completed a careful rebranding process. We are pleased to announce that iTOK is now officially Bask. While our name and logo has changed, our core vision, pricing, and services have not. To learn more, visit our new website at www.bask.com Founded in 2004, Bask is a leader in technology support, servicing consumers and small businesses worldwide. Bask's mix of remote technology support together with proactive maintenance and award-winning software is why it was recognized as the 24th fastest growing company in the region by the Mountain West Capital Network.

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