IC University Blog

Smart devices have seamlessly integrated themselves into nearly every aspect of modern life, revolutionizing how we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us. From smartphones and wearable fitness trackers to appliances and smart speakers, these devices offer convenience, connectivity, and functionality like never before. However, their rapid evolution and constant innovation have shortened replacement cycles or created new ones as consumers eagerly upgrade to the latest devices with promises of enhanced performance and new functionalities. The integration of these smart devices, or Internet of Things, is expected to grow from 15.1 billion in 2020 to more than 29 billion devices in 2030. This leaves a lot of devices that are no longer wanted and in need of disposal.

Topics: Internet of Things (IoT), Security, Regulatory Compliance, Data

Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of illicit activities performed through digital channels, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, and financial fraud. These threats pose significant risks to community banks, threatening the security of customer data, financial assets, and the trust of the communities they serve.

Topics: cyber resiliency, Security, cybersecurity, Community Banking, Regulatory Compliance, Zero Trust, Employee Training, Cyberattacks

(Onalaska, WI) October 1, 2023 - Ironcore, Inc. today announced its commitment to cybersecurity education by participating in the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals committed to educating others on online safety.

Topics: Security, cybersecurity, CISA, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Secure Our World

Welcome to the third session of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series, Zero Trust – Endpoints.

Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Endpoints

Welcome to the second session of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series, Zero Trust – Identity. 

Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Identity

Welcome to the first installment of Ironcore’s Zero Trust educational series; Zero Trust – Data!

Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust, Data, Data Classification

You may have heard the phrase, “Zero Trust Cyber Security” recently.  However, most people outside of cyber security professionals, don’t really understand what this means.  Ironcore would like to help change that. 

Topics: Security, cybersecurity, Technology, Zero Trust

When it comes to the security of your data, the importance of keeping your passwords safe is critical. Over 80% of hacking-related breaches are due to compromised passwords. Unfortunately, poor password habits are widespread. On average, a single password is used to access five different accounts; overall, 71% of accounts utilize duplicate passwords.

Topics: Security, Password Manager, Password

 

Recently, Ironcore was notified about undisclosed Microsoft Exchange on-premises servers being exploited by zero-day vulnerabilities.

Topics: Security, Microsoft

Our data is collected daily. With security breaches as a common threat, it is important to take precautions in order to keep our data safe, but what about our children’s data? We commonly think of data collection as something that only happens on screened devices while interacting with websites. Your child might not have perused Black Friday sales online, but is there something else that may be collecting their data?

Topics: Security, Internet of Things, Smart Toys, IOT