Stop. Think. Connect. Online Security Tips You Can Use [Infographic]

Our shared responsibility

October marks the 12th anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a month to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe online at home and at work.

Created as a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), the goal of NCSAM is to make sure everyone has the tools, resources, and information they need to safe and more secure online. Continue reading Stop. Think. Connect. Online Security Tips You Can Use [Infographic]

Why the Internet of Things Hasn’t Caught on with Consumers [Infographic]

Thermostat and security system

The Internet of Things, where everyday devices like refrigerators, light bulbs, and thermostats (smart objects) can send and receive data over the Internet, hasn’t caught on with most people.

According to a new case study by Nielsen subsidiary Affinnova, consumers were asked to evaluate four million product variations, rating them on what features and functions they wanted in the smart objects. Continue reading Why the Internet of Things Hasn’t Caught on with Consumers [Infographic]

Recap: Three the Easy Way, WordSesh 3

Three the easy way

In his “Three the Easy Way” presentation at WordSesh , Jason Cosper spoke about what can happen when you use open wifi and how to make your WordPress site more secure.

Here are my notes from his talk.

Like many of us, one of Jason’s friend went to a local coffee house and used the free wifi.

She checked email, posted to Facebook, shared updates on Twitter, and posted an update to her WordPress site. Continue reading Recap: Three the Easy Way, WordSesh 3