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.
How Can Synthetic Full Backups Transform Government Data Protection?
Data Protection & Privacy How Can Synthetic Full Backups Transform Government Data Protection?

Data protection is a critical concern for state and local governments, where maintaining resilience and compliance for citizen services is essential. The advent of synthetic full backups presents a significant advancement over traditional full backups, offering numerous benefits that can transform

How Is DHS Handling Elon Musk's Weekly Accomplishment Directives?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Is DHS Handling Elon Musk's Weekly Accomplishment Directives?

In a move that highlights the growing influence of Elon Musk on some federal agencies, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken a unique approach to the tech mogul's recent directive aimed at improving government efficiency. Musk's initiative for federal employees to submit a

How Is AI Revolutionizing Transportation in the UK?
Data Protection & Privacy How Is AI Revolutionizing Transportation in the UK?

The transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the UK's transport sector is monumental and cannot be understated. With the UK Government's AI Opportunities Action Plan setting the stage, AI is poised to enhance infrastructure, drive economic growth, and improve the quality

How Do You Enable Network Protection to Enhance Windows Security?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Do You Enable Network Protection to Enhance Windows Security?

Windows is generally pretty safe, but the internet is a dangerous place full of malware that’ll infect your devices if you aren’t careful. One thing you can do to stay safe is to make sure you’re using the built-in antivirus features of Windows, which are better than nothing. You probably already kn

How Will Singapore's New Code of Practice Enhance Online Safety?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Will Singapore's New Code of Practice Enhance Online Safety?

Singapore is taking a significant step forward in online safety with the introduction of the Code of Practice for Online Safety for App Distribution Services (ADSs). This new regulatory framework, set to take effect on March 31, 2025, aims to protect users, especially children, from harmful online

How Can We Effectively Preserve and Archive Public Data?
Security Operations & Management How Can We Effectively Preserve and Archive Public Data?

Rupert Marais is an in-house Security specialist with expertise in endpoint and device security, cybersecurity strategies, and network management. In this interview, Rupert will provide insights into the preservation of government web pages and data, the impact of administration changes on digital

Evolving Data Privacy: Challenges and Insights from Bruce Schneier
Infrastructure & Network Security Evolving Data Privacy: Challenges and Insights from Bruce Schneier

The landscape of data privacy has undergone significant changes over the past decade, yet many of the core challenges remain unresolved. Bruce Schneier, a renowned security technologist, provided a comprehensive analysis of these issues in his book "Data and Goliath," published nearly ten

Can Phishing Techniques Like Email Salting and Homoglyphs Be Stopped?
Infrastructure & Network Security Can Phishing Techniques Like Email Salting and Homoglyphs Be Stopped?

Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, posing significant challenges to both users and email security systems. Among the latest techniques are email salting and homoglyph attacks, which are designed to bypass spam filters and deceive recipients. This article explores these

Are Sanctions Against Zservers the Key to Combating Ransomware Threats?
Infrastructure & Network Security Are Sanctions Against Zservers the Key to Combating Ransomware Threats?

The threat of ransomware has become a pressing issue for countries worldwide, as cybercriminals continue to exploit sophisticated technologies to undermine security and demand exorbitant ransoms. A notable development in this ongoing struggle is the coordinated action taken by the United States,

Musk's DOGE Access to Treasury Data Sparks Legal and Security Concerns
Security Operations & Management Musk's DOGE Access to Treasury Data Sparks Legal and Security Concerns

The focal point of this controversy revolves around the increased vulnerability of the U.S. Treasury to hacking, following certain policy decisions by the Trump administration. These policies granted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to systems and data at the

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