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The ransomware epidemic
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the ransomware virus, aptly named “WannaCry,” spreading across the globe and wreaking […]
Wannacry’s message for Montgomery County
The recent ransomware attack, also referred to as WannaCry, was a wake-up call to the large majority of businesses in Montgomery County that use Windows operating systems. Hackers exploited a […]
LinkedIn’s bid for B2B advertising
LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft recently, and it’s been busy at work improving the service. The company launched an updated site in late January. But what most people don’t know […]
Maryland data repository could transform citizen services
Maryland will soon begin development of a powerful new system aimed at helping human services agencies tackle critical issues such as child welfare, poverty, unemployment and juvenile justice. Thanks […]
Systems solutions is the right approach
Both government and industry face a similar business environment driven by a rapidly evolving technology, threats to key infrastructure and an attack on our databases that affects our reputation. It […]
2017 Md. legislative session impacted tech industry
The 2017 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly ended at midnight on April 10. You are probably asking yourself, “So, what impact does the 2017 legislative session have on […]
IP possibilities, pitfalls in a cannabis business
Whether you own a restaurant, car dealership, widget factory or any other business, soon after you begin to enjoy commercial success you will likely search for opportunities to increase the […]
Tech Tuesday: Pick the right cyber certification
Rising to the surface in a sea of cybersecurity candidates demands more than mere skill. Employers demand stronger assurances, and the best guarantees of employee talent come in the form […]
Mining our federal research resources
Imagine you are a local technology startup looking to manufacture a tiny air quality sensor that can be incorporated into an iPhone to dramatically improve public health. This is a […]
Maryland: The state of research
Which state has the nation’s most research-intensive economy? California? Massachusetts? North Carolina? Actually it’s Maryland. A greater portion of Maryland’s economy comes from private, federal, and university research spending […]
A virtual gold mine for cybercrooks
Second of two parts It is no secret that electronic health records are incredibly valuable. One needs to only look at the number of cyberattacks that target healthcare organizations as […]
Why cybercriminals target patient data
(First of two parts) The health care industry is under siege. Data breaches of patient information have become all too common, with both external and insider threats trying to gain […]
