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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. Security roles : Some ex-Agency people gravitate to roles in security.

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Ways To Make Your Website More Secure

YoungUpstarts

With each passing day, we hear of new leaks of information over the internet, including IDs and passwords, top-secret classified government data, credit card information, personal nude photos, and much more. Whether your website is for business or personal use, here’s how to make it more secure: . Use a Secure Host.

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Top Tips for Securing Valuable Stock in Transit

The Startup Magazine

No matter what you sell in your venture, if you have valuable stock that you need to move throughout the year, it’s vital to ensure its security so you don’t have extensive insurance and cashflow issues to worry about. Here are some tips for securing valuables when in transit. Assign Security Guards. Identify the Prime Risks.

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Differences Between Virus Protection and EDR Security

The Startup Magazine

Major corporations and government entities often fall victim to coordinated cyber-attacks. Here are some differences between virus protection and EDR security. There are some pretty significant points that need to be addressed when discussing the differences between EDR security and virus protection.

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12 Best Practices to Bolster Application Security for Your Nonprofit

Board Effect

Has your nonprofit board put application security on your board agenda? Cybercrime is ubiquitous, and it can cause problems for your nonprofit’s budget and good name.?To What Is Application Security? . Application security refers to all processes that make apps more secure. Study web application security blogs.?

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Secure Collaboration Best Practices: The Dangers of Password Protected PDFs

Board Effect

It’s taken even more time, as well as a few serious and publicly embarrassing mishaps, for most people to give credence to the security risks of file-sharing. There’s even more uncertainty around secure collaboration pertaining to various PDF file-sharing programs. What’s All Involved with Document Security? Watermarking.

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Top 12 Security Considerations for Your Nonprofit Board

Board Effect

The reality is that some percentage of your money has to go toward running your nonprofit and that includes addressing security considerations. A security problem could result in financial loss or data losses. Assessing security risks is just as important as assessing financial risks or choosing the right executive director.