Healthcare Data Breaches and Ransomware
It’s a simple question, right? Why do we get such different answers from experts when we ask them it? See how they define cybersecurity.
Jess came to FRSecure with little understanding of the information security world. Within a few months, she became deeply passionate about furthering FRSecure's mission to fix the broken industry by helping create a safer and more secure world through information security. Jess enjoys writing resources that help the average person improve their security and get the most from the tools they use.
What Grinds Our Gears: Cyber Security Technology
Our founder, Evan Francen, started FRSecure with the mission to fix this broken information security industry. One of the ways it’s broken is that there are many people participating in the money grab, trying to sell you potentially ineffective cyber security technology solutions. Evan calls these blinky lights: high-tech products or services that falsely claim…
How to Tell if Your Phone is Hacked
One of the most powerful pieces of technology many of us own is our cell phone. Once only a device for placing a call from anywhere, phones today are capable of almost anything a desktop computer can do. This can be empowering, but it can also make you vulnerable. It can be hard to know…
Understanding Digital Abuse
At FRSecure, our mission is to fix the broken information security industry. Part of the brokenness of this industry is its complexity; many aspects of security are inaccessible to “normal” people, or non-techie folks. This series is meant to teach people about aspects of their own personal information security. Specifically, we’ll focus on ways in…
How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in InfoSec
This year will likely go down in history as one of the most difficult in modern times. As the global pandemic continues to take its toll on millions of people around the world, its effects on people’s mental health and well-being are becoming more evident every day. Media outlets have published countless articles about the…
Incident Response Teams: What to Look for in a Provider
From the time an information security incident occurs, every minute is crucial. The last thing you want is to have to vet an outside incident response team and take time to choose one to help you contain the compromise. Whether you’re experiencing an incident now or simply want to be prepared in case, choosing a…
Mental Health in Information Security
It’s no secret that practitioners of information security face certain mental health risks and challenges that are unique to those in our field. In efforts that align with our mission of fixing the broken industry, we have put together some information and resources to help spread awareness, give those who may be suffering help and hope, and give those who are close to them the tools to offer their support.
Making the Most of Technology at Home
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines continue across the United States, many of us find ourselves in uncharted territory without our usual entertainment outlets. Especially when we are accustomed to spending time with friends and family, going to the park, or having folks over for game nights, it can be challenging to fill our time with activities that nurture our social and mental stimulation needs. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some ways our team has found to socialize with family and friends—all from home.