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As I sit here in the airport lounge at Philadelphia International Airport, I'm thinking about the security checks I’m ever so familiar with these days. 

From the mobile phone to the personal computer, there have been numerous times in human history when a piece of technology has completely transformed society. Now is one of those times.

It’s 2023. Privacy lost the fight. Big Brother is definitely watching. 

The internet has helped us connect many dots and get things done more efficiently. 

In a digital age, data security is a top priority, but it can be difficult to know who exactly is  responsible for securing sensitive information. While companies may feel they have sufficiently secured their own data, those that utilize SaaS vendors in their business put their sensitive information and business data in the hands of these vendors, who store it in the cloud or on-premises at their location. There are a number of security considerations and variables a business should keep in mind, especially related to cloud security. But it's helpful to remember one simple question when considering vendors or evaluating current protection efforts: Does the country housing my data care about security? Countries that do have taken action to protect personal and business data stored in their country or region. Other efforts to protect personal information include enforcing security standards, developing national cybersecurity strategies, and providing public awareness campaigns, among others. Countries that received lower scores have done less to ensure businesses are protecting data and require less transparency between data collectors and individuals.  In a globalized world, servers could be housed in any number of countries other than the one your business or a software vendor operates in. Still, it should be considered a potential red flag if vendors operate out of extremely vulnerable geographical regions.  Every year, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) releases the results of a worldwide security survey titled the United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI). The index provides an overall security rating based on a number of factors related to legislative, organizational, technical, capacity building, and international cooperation.

Mobile banking and mobile payments are two trending terms that encapsulate a huge portion of the fintech space.

What is remote access? Remote access, also known as remote desktop, allows users to log in to access a remote computer or device at any time from anywhere using another faraway computer. From accessing devices from a remote location to troubleshooting clients’ devices, remote access software is a beneficial tool for organizations since it aids in managing applications, fixing technical glitches, and even performing administrative tasks remotely. It works by assisting the technical staff to view another user’s computer screen through the computer's actual desktop user interface.

When going out, wearing a certain kind of attire can make or break your reputation.

What is virtual private server (VPS) hosting? Virtual private server (VPS) hosting is a type of multi-tenant web hosting in which virtualized server resources are made accessible over the internet to an end user via a cloud or hosting provider. VPS hosting emulates the performance of a dedicated server even though the user is still sharing the physical server with other users. Each VPS managed by the hosting provider is installed on a physical machine that runs multiple VPSs. A VPS hosting provider banks on virtualization software, called a hypervisor and underlying hardware to provide customers with rights to access a virtualized server, called a virtual machine (VM). Every VM runs its own operating system (OS) and has limited access to a part of the physical server's compute, memory, and storage resources. Customers have access to the VM's operating system, but not to the physical server.

In early December, The Verge published a tell-all piece on Away, a direct-to-consumer luggage company. Screenshots from the company’s Slack depicted a multitude of issues, and there’s lots to unpack.