Tom in the Media
Tom has appeared in many reputable publications over the years. He enjoys speaking and discussing the importance of cyber security today. Check out some of his appearances in the media below. Contact Tom today if you’d like to book him for a speaking engagement.
Five Recommendations to Protect Your Firm from Cyber Attacks
On This Episode, We Discuss… Five Recommendations to Protect Your Firm from Cyber Attacks Insight on Ransomware & Extortion-ware What is EDR? How Does it Work? Ways to Protect Your Firm’s Information Accessing Educational Resources to Stay Up-to-Date with the Best...
TECC 273: How Engineering Firms Can Secure Their Businesses Against Ransomware Attacks
In this episode, we talk to Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security, about cybersecurity defense systems for engineers and how engineering firms can secure their businesses against ransomware attacks by establishing a security-first environment. Listen to...
Taking a People-First Approach to Data Security
Don't share your passwords. Sign out of your computer when you're away from your desk. Don't bring sensitive data home. Despite years of exhortations from IT and HR departments to encourage employees to take steps to protect data and systems, breaches still occur....
The Importance of Data Security for Businesses
Every business owner needs to understand cybersecurity and the risks associated with weak data security. Data security is an essential part of your business setup. It prevents unauthorized access to your corporation’s data. It protects your company’s data, as well as...
Repelling a Ransomware Attack: Tom Kirkham of IronTech Security
Ransomware attacks have sadly become commonplace and increasingly more brazen. Huge enterprise businesses, gas pipelines, universities, and even cities have been crippled by ransomware and forced to pay huge ransoms. What can an individual or a business do to prevent...
How Firewalls Can Protect You From Security Risks
Personal firewalls can help defend your home network from hackers. Researchers found security problems with over 100 million internet-connected devices. Cybercrime aimed at individuals is a growing problem as more people work from home. Read the full article...
Tech with Tom Kirkham: Apple Unveils the iPad
Tech with Tom Kirkham is intended to provide practical information about a wide range of electronic products, software and communication issues. Tom has promised to use layman terms, where possible, and to avoid geeky acronyms unless using said acronyms are the build...
Ways to Protect Your Data From Online Snoopers and ISPs
Karla supervises our pool of tech writers and is responsible for monitoring current tech trends. She also trains our writers to share knowledge of public interest and encourages them to offer opinions to our readers. View the full article here.
6 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools
Cybercriminals are getting savvy with their phishing emails and hiding malicious downloads. Every school is vulnerable to attacks from every individual email account on your network. We asked cybersecurity experts for best practices and warning signs for both students...
Are Open Wifi Networks Safe?
Public Wi-Fi is extremely convenient, safer than it used to be, and, of course, free. But are the risks of logging on worth it? Tom weighs in. Read the full article here.