Thursday, November 9, 2017

The speed with which technology evolves requires cybersecurity to move in lock-step, constantly developing and deploying new methods of protection. Ensuring that security professionals are quick to understand and adopt these tools is crucial for success in mitigating and preventing attacks. One of the most valuable technologies emerging in cybersecurity is machine learning, which can save time for deploying changes, more effectively manage known threats, and help to find and stop new threats before they can do damage.

Monday, October 16, 2017

When it comes to managing cloud security, it is crucial that every employee is trained, shared responsibility is reinforced, and organizations are committed to awareness campaigns.

“The cloud as a sales buzzword is gone. It's no longer a concept that you may or may not adopt. It is part of your infrastructure now, whether you accept that or not,” said Blake Wofford, Fuel Secretary Treasurer and Technical Services Engineer at CenturyLink. Specific cloud security decisions are up to each individual organization, but as cloud adoption continues to become prevalent, every organization must be prepared.

Here are three keys to ensuring you’re adequately securing the cloud.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this week’s theme is “Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business.” While IT professionals are responsible for ensuring an organization’s security at large, all employees should understand the importance and basics of cybersecurity. Here are a few tips for making cybersecurity part of your organization’s culture. 

For more ideas and information, check out this Fuel For Thought blog post, “Six Tips for Creating a Stronger Security Culture In Your Organization.”

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

By John A. Matelski, Fuel President 

The very definition of volunteerism is a service act of one’s own free will – without financial compensation. Giving your time, talents and skills as a Fuel volunteer can be rewarding and daunting! While we all look for the appropriate work/life balance, volunteering actually helps promote that balance. As a leader volunteer for various user groups since 1997, I have had the pleasure of serving others, while leveraging this engagement for personal, professional and organizational growth. With that in mind, here are the top 10 outcomes based on the values of volunteerism.

Six Tips for Creating a Stronger Security Culture within Your Organization

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Are employees in your company highly engaged when it comes to cybersecurity, or are they prone to data breaches? With the help of a few important changes in company culture, you can help ensure colleagues play an important role in protecting the company’s data, reputation, and privacy.

There is no cure-all when it comes to cybersecurity. While it is always imperative to acquire the right tools for the job, even the staunchest of professionals in this space can get overwhelmed at times by the amount of new technology coming to market.