On Guard: Why IT Security Remains a Business Priority

Passwords. Authentication. Ransomware. Phishing. IT security needs for small and mid-sized businesses can run the gamut. In this tech talk, WIRED magazine senior writer Lily Hay Newman shares her expertise on the trends happening in the field of information security and digital privacy and offers insights on keeping business data safe.

Topics Include:
2:36 - The tenor of tech reporting
7:28 - Why passwords are problematic
10:26 - Vulnerabilities in multi-factor authentication
15:29 - Biometrics can still carry risk
22:22 - Why reporting ransomware attacks is wise
26:55 - Compromised emails are top concern
28:48 -"Smishing" a new threat
32:05 - Reducing your personal "attack surface"

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