Cyber Security Engineering

Those $#%~ Hackers!

We are all engaged by the term "Hacker" it makes our backs straighten and our ears listen for the rest of the message. And although it makes for an easy headline, the media has not kept up with the standard use of the term. Not all Hackers are bad, or intend to hold a company hostage for money. Many Hackers are really just trying to make the Internet a safer place to work and learn.

Unfortunately, it's not the Hacker or the Bad Actor who has ruined the Day, Week, or brought the company to its knees Permanently. The culprit is complacency on the part of Corporate Leadership ignoring the requests for better tools and more secure hardware in favor of a better balance sheet.

For those of you who like a bit of humor, several years ago the people at HouseSpecial films created an awesome 70 second short video which they never intended it to be the perfect Hacker example. However, it does explain in video form what Hackers do for the world.

Those who are digging around for vulnerabilities are there to protect you from the "Bad Actors" who seek to cause harm and profit from holding your data hostage. However, there are "Big Nasties" that get away from them from time to time. They sometimes split off into other types of malware, and it's then hard to know which piece to track. Rest assured that the Hackers are going to track, and get in front of the one that could do the most harm.

The question is: "What are you going to do when they stop the malware, but there was a bit of harm done during the process?"

The answer is: "Invest in Cyber Security Professionals before a Bad Actor strikes. They will give you a Security Analysis Report with Remediation items, and then you should be prepared to follow their advice."

Call to discuss your need, or email Belinda Mobley: belinda@belindamobley.com
(Certified Information Security Manager (CISM))