Michael Markulec

technology executive, cyber-security guru, politician, rugby player, deadhead, brewer, former army officer, crossfitter, and hard-drinking calypso poet.

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How to protect yourself from Smishing

Smishing, a form of phishing carried out through mobile text messaging or SMS, is on the rise, and everyone is vulnerable to the threat. In this type of social engineering attack, cybercriminals use text messages to deceive victims into providing...

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NYFDS Cybersecurity Regulation

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NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation

The NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) is a set of regulations from the New York State Department of Financial Services that places...

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Information Security Policy for SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may not always consider information security policies as essential for their operations. However, this...

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Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Municipalities and Government Agencies

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is an essential component of governmental operations. The increasing frequency and sophistication of...

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The GRC Strategy: an effective tool for businesses

When it comes to business management, things can get a little dry and technical. However, there's no need to worry! GRC might be a mouthful of...

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Chinese hackers

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The Threat of China's Cyber Hacking Program

The growing concern about China's cyber threat to businesses worldwide is well documented in a report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This report...

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The necessity of Cybersecurity Awareness Training for your employees

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are a major concern for businesses of all sizes. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to access...

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AI Robot

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AI Risk Management Framework version 1.0

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), version 1.0....

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Phishing emails and SMBs

Phishing emails are a common form of cyberattack that can have serious consequences for small to medium-sized business owners. These types of emails...

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The Impact of ChatGPT on Cybersecurity

ChatGPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, and probably one of the hottest topics swirling the tech...

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