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.
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

The Power of Zero Trust for Business Security
Editorial The Power of Zero Trust for Business Security

Cybersecurity has always been a game of cat and mouse, with all of us constantly having to brush up on the latest threats and defenses to be able to stand a chance at safety. Initially, businesses’ security efforts were pointed outward, ensuring everything inside the walls was safe and sound. Now, h

How Did an IT Firm Misuse €2M in EU Funds for 'PIST'?
Identity & Access Management How Did an IT Firm Misuse €2M in EU Funds for 'PIST'?

In what is emerging as a glaring example of systemic financial impropriety, an IT company based in Iași, Romania, managed to exploit loopholes in the system to garner €2 million from the European Union's coffers. Owing to an intricate scheme centered on the EU-funded project 'PIST,' t

Rwanda Tightens Forex Trading Rules to Boost Investor Safety
Security Operations & Management Rwanda Tightens Forex Trading Rules to Boost Investor Safety

In response to the rising popularity of leveraged forex trading among young investors in Rwanda, the Capital Market Authority (CMA Rwanda) has stepped up investor protection and market integrity by enacting new regulatory measures. These reforms are part of a broader global initiative aimed at

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