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The Proper Way to Watch Star Wars

Many of us have stress in our lives. We have our jobs to worry about, we need to think about our retirement, and we have to figure out what the health care law means to us. However, a few of us know there are more immediate concerns that must be dealt with.For years, mankind has struggled with what

Aamir Lakhani5 min read

Beware of the Surge in Covid-19 Vaccine Phishing Scams

As the world makes steady progress towards ending the pandemic, the road ahead is still a long one. Previously unforeseen obstacles can pop up at any time and skew the trajectory of how the world handles Covid-19. One obstacle, in particular, that is on the rise currently is phishing scams. The vacc

Shannon Flynn3 min read

7 Cybersecurity Testing Tools and Apps for Network Security in 2021

The role of the cybersecurity professional has never been more critical. Mass digitization has made every company a tech business, and cybercriminals have taken full advantage of this movement. New threats arise every day, but there’s also an abundance of cybersecurity testing tools at your disposal

Shannon Flynn4 min read

Closing Security Gaps in SOCs Using Automation

The security operations center (SOC) is an increasingly crucial part of the modern business's cybersecurity approach. One or two IT workers and an anti-malware program are no longer enough to handle a company's cybersecurity. Cyberthreats are more prominent than ever, bringing new urgency to cyberse

Shannon Flynn3 min read

Introducing our newest contributor, Shannon Flynn

Readers, I wanted to introduce our newest contributor to the Packet.Zip site, Shannon Flynn. You will see some of Shannon's articles and contributions to the website in the coming months giving you a new perspective on cybersecurity. She is a managing editor at ReHack.com, and we are excited to have

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Next-Gen Cooling Is Advancing Data Centers

Written by: Kayla Matthews journalist & writer kaylaematthews@gmail.comhttps://productivitybytes.com Keeping data centers within the ideal temperature range is crucial due to the expensive and necessary equipment inside. If the data center gets too hot, servers could malfunction, and their expected

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

Podcast: Patriot Games Part II

This week we conclude our exciting interview with Jim. This former US Intelligence cyber specialist discusses attribution challenges to State actors, US Election security, and a new superhero: Metrics Man! If you haven't heard part I, do so first, then listen to the conclusion only on the Packet.Zip

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Podcast: Patriot Games Part 1

Attacks, Cyberwar, and Attack Attribution from the perspective of a cyber professional who spent years working for US Intelligence organizations helping to protect the United States from Cyber Attacks. Join us as discusses his experience working for the Federal government and the differences he sees

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

4 Tips for Using Big Data To Improve Consumer Experience

Written by: Kayla Matthews journalist & writer kaylaematthews@gmail.comhttps://productivitybytes.com Companies have access to more information about their customers than ever. Online storefronts, social media and email marketing all provide major opportunities for collecting data on what their cust

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Podcast: Every conversation is a negotiation

Tony G and Jonas Walker provide an inside look at how ransomware negations occur between a victim and an attacker. Learn how a travel management company negotiated a $10 million ransom to a $4.5 million payout and got tips from the attackers to help them understand how they were attacked. References

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Podcast: Passion For All Things Security

Chris Louie (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/) blogger and security professional from zScaler speaks to us on today's podcast about all things security. Join Tony G and Packet.Zip on our latest episode as we discuss ransomware, the US Presidential Elections, and all things security. Listen on you

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Reassessing Security Vulnerabilities and Gaps After COVID

Written by: Kayla Matthews journalist & writer kaylaematthews@gmail.comhttps://productivitybytes.comThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a few areas of improvement in the business world. As the world's systems try to adapt to changing needs, their shortcomings become increasingly evident.

Aamir Lakhani3 min read