Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
Balancing Software Security: The Vital Role of Runtime Protection
Infrastructure & Network Security Balancing Software Security: The Vital Role of Runtime Protection

Software security has increasingly gained attention as organizations strive to defend their applications against a growing array of cyber threats. Among the different facets of software security, runtime protection stands out as a crucial, albeit often underemphasized, area. While traditional

Deeper Network Launches Partner Program for Global Web3 Access
Infrastructure & Network Security Deeper Network Launches Partner Program for Global Web3 Access

Deeper Network Inc., standing at the crossroads of Web3 innovation and cybersecurity, recently unveiled a partnership program aimed at transforming internet access globally. This initiative seeks to tear down barriers by enlisting businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide to distribute Deeper Connect

Is Your VPN Truly Protecting Your Privacy Online?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is Your VPN Truly Protecting Your Privacy Online?

In today's world, where every online step we take seems to be tracked and monetized, the role of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) is fundamentally pivotal. Do you ever wonder if the VPN service you've put your trust in is truly keeping you under the veil of anonymity, or just pretending

Microsoft Faces Unprecedented Azure Breach and Exchange Server Vulnerabilities
Data Protection & Privacy Microsoft Faces Unprecedented Azure Breach and Exchange Server Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Azure Breach: A New Era of Cyber Threats Executive Accounts Compromised Microsoft's Azure platform recently experienced a severe security breach, signaling a dramatic intensification in cyber-attacks targeting major tech corporations. This wasn't run-of-the-mill cybercrime; it

How Is Tech Leadership Pay Shifting in the Post-Pandemic Era?
Identity & Access Management How Is Tech Leadership Pay Shifting in the Post-Pandemic Era?

The tech sector has experienced profound changes as businesses adapted to pandemic-induced challenges, with a newfound emphasis on digital prowess. This shift has escalated the demand for tech talent, particularly at the leadership level. With the dust of the emergency remote work era settling, we

Is Discord Facing a Massive User Data Breach Scandal?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Discord Facing a Massive User Data Breach Scandal?

Discord, a widely-used communications platform, is embroiled in a serious privacy breach. Reports suggest that a data scraping website called Spy.pet has unlawfully accessed over 4 billion messages from an estimated 620 million users. The compromised data encompasses user profiles, including

Are Forensic Firms Exploiting Pixel Phone Flaws?
Malware & Threats Are Forensic Firms Exploiting Pixel Phone Flaws?

In the constantly evolving realm of digital security, a new concern has arisen with Google's acknowledgment of two exploited vulnerabilities in Pixel smartphones. These zero-day flaws, which primarily affect bootloader and firmware components, are more than simple bugs. They represent

Navigating Cyber Rules: The Costs of Overlapping Mandates
Security Operations & Management Navigating Cyber Rules: The Costs of Overlapping Mandates

In the sprawling battlefield of the internet, threats lurk around every corner. From sophisticated state-sponsored players to opportunistic cybercriminals, the array of adversaries is enough to keep any company's security team on high alert. However, the battle for cybersecurity isn't

How Will Proton VPN's 2024 Updates Boost Online Freedom?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Will Proton VPN's 2024 Updates Boost Online Freedom?

In 2024, Proton VPN is set to enhance internet freedom with significant updates, most notably the "Stealth" protocol for Windows. This feature disguises VPN traffic as standard HTTPS traffic, a vital tool for users in areas where VPNs are under strict surveillance, enabling undetected

How Will FAIR Institute and Ostrich Cyber-Risk Shape Cybersecurity?
Security Operations & Management How Will FAIR Institute and Ostrich Cyber-Risk Shape Cybersecurity?

Strengthening Cyber-Risk Management Practices Ostrich Cyber-Risk's Commitment to Leadership in the Field Ostrich Cyber-Risk has solidified its position as a vanguard in the landscape of cyber-risk management by announcing the extension of its pivotal partnership with the FAIR Institute through

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