Stories by Ryan Francis

Hospital devices left vulnerable, leave patients vulnerable

A patient lies in a hospital bed waiting for a medical professional to conduct a blood gas analysis. Little does the patient know that his personal information is also undergoing a procedure. The database that stores patient data was found unencrypted, default passwords were used, and the nature of the exploit was basic.

Ryan Francis | 10 Feb | Read more

What privacy profile do you fit?

In an era of constant likes and shares, where is the privacy line drawn? Are you someone who worries about being watched as you purchasing an item online? Or do you consider loss of privacy the price you pay for having the world at your fingertips. What category do you fit into?

Ryan Francis | 27 Jan | Read more

How to avoid being the next Yahoo

It’s no longer about whether or not you’ll get attacked, it’s about knowing what the repercussions are and if you have the right controls to minimize or completely eliminate the fallout. In order to be able to do this effectively, you need be attuned with your network controls and architecture. VArmour CEO Tim Eades offers a few questions decision makers should be asking to ensure they keep their organizations from being the next Yahoo.

Ryan Francis | 17 Oct | Read more