Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Below is the preface and first chapter of Parker's book, which he has kindly agreed to share with vpnMentor readers. The full edition of the book is available for purchase via Amazon. Preface Let’s take a little quiz. If I asked you right now to rate your personal

"When I was commissioned by Arcturus Publishing to write Cybercrime and the Dark Net, I thought it would be a fascinating subject to research. Not a day goes by without a news story about hacking and the rise of cybercrime," she explains, "there is an air of mystery around the Dark Net and I was

Hacking the Hacker by Roger A. Grimes introduces you to top ethical hackers and what they do in the cybersecurity world. Each chapter includes a different profile and an explanation of the technology used. We had the opportunity to sit down with Roger A. Grimes, an esteemed computer expert who

The above is a summary of the book Science of Cybersecurity, wrriten by Alan radley in order to provide a concise scientific characterisation of Cybersecurity which, according to hum, has not been achieved anywhere else before. A second volume is already in production, tentatively entitled: The

For those who don’t know, could you  give us a brief overview of what are SCADA systems? A SCADA system or an industrial control system is in charge of managing critical manufacturing and control systems of the most important things we use day to day. They are the automated computer systems that

Please describe how Runbox can ensure that a customer's email privacy is protected when using your services. Since our company and our servers are located in Norway under Norwegian jurisdiction, we have a strong legal framework that protects our customers’ data. No domestic or foreign entity

My name is Yisrael Gross and I'm a co-founder at L7 Defense. With background of marketing & Business Development for startups while also managing some major High Tech communities in Israel. It was in one of those events that I met my partner Dr. Doron Chema, co-founder of L7 Defense that is the

Just like a well-thought-out business plan, building and maintaining an effective cyber security policy and apparatus is a key component of any business today.  Yet many businesses are unaware of the danger and the reality of the adage: “it isn’t a question of if, but when.”  Craig McDonald, CEO of

What's Unique Firmitas' Product? Firmitas developed a product to protect mission critical systems and operational systems from attacks coming over the communication interfaces. Our approach is unique because we rely on whitelist-based technology to enforce the correct behavior of each system

We formed illusive networks three years ago, determined to solve the issue of targeted attacks. We knew that there were extremely sophisticated attacks hurting some of the largest organizations in the world. Not having the means to detect and stop advanced persistent threats (APTs) from

Public Wifi. Such a convenient and effortless way to surf anywhere on someone else’s dime. While once a rarity, public WiFi is available nearly everywhere you go: coffee shops, airports, hotels, schools and even out on the streets. No one can deny how convenient it is, but should you really be

Now that U.S. government agencies are required to migrate to the cloud, they must assure their information remains secure. And with many agencies having dozens, if not hundreds, of systems and limited manpower, manually fulfilling security requirements and continuing to monitor them for compliance

What makes Deceptive Bytes unique? Most cyber companies these days are using AI and machine learning, but these systems are complex, require massive amounts of data and are vulnerable even to small changes and errors. Furthermore, attackers are using the same technologies to counteract the

What was your background prior to founding Cylus? I served in the elite technological unit of the IDF for 22 years. My most recent role there was Director of the Cyber R&D Division, where I led a team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers. During my military service, I gained

What's unique about GuardKnox? GuardKnox was founded by a team of Israeli Air Force veterans. Our team provided cyber security solutions for the Israeli Air Force including the F35, F15 as well as the Iron Dome. The automotive industry is experiencing some of the same difficulties that our team

Sprucing up your hardware is a great start — and while that’s not a priority for many of us, keeping your desktop, laptop, and peripherals clean will do wonders for your speed and reliability. Did you know January is Clean Up Your Computer Month? If you’ve been postponing it for a while, now’s a

vpnMentor: What's brought you to develop mailbox.org? We started with encryption and privacy back in 1989, when only few people even knew what e-mail was. Since then, much has changed in the world of tele-communications, but unfortunately, the issue of privacy continues to be a burning issue for

Whenever we talk about blockchain, immutability is the next thing that comes up. There are different views on the topic, but when it comes down to it, everyone is looking for an answer to a single question – are blockchain and Bitcoin immutable? The short answer is – Yes, blockchains and Bitcoins

Since 2005, the big 5 tech companies have spent over half a billion dollars ($582 million) lobbying Congress. Last year alone, they spent $81.4 million, with Google the largest contributor at $26.1 million. But how are they spending all that money? vpnMentor recently analysed all of the

Below is the intro and  first chapter of Become The Ultimate Hacker – Computer Virus, Cracking, Malware, IT Security A complete Kindle or paperback version can be purchased on Amazon. Introduction ‘Hacking’ is a word, which the world thinks illegitimate. However, that is not true. A person who

Please describe the background behind founding XM Cyber. XM Cyber was established in 2016 by former head of the Israeli Mossad and senior executive in the IDF, Mr. Tamir Pardo. Boaz Gorodinsky, our CTO and myself, Noam Erez, both came from executive positions in the IDF. Many companies have