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Zac Amos

Zac Amos is the features editor at ReHack, where he covers trending tech news in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. For more of his work, follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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    How to Implement Adaptive Security in Your Organization

    Whereas conventional methods build their protections around responding to incidents—internal or in other organizations—the adaptive approach proactively looks for new threats and opportunities to improve.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    02 July, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    How to Implement Automated Phishing Simulations

    Human error is the weakest link in any business’s cybersecurity, making employee training essential.
    By: Zac Amos
    01 July, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    How CMMC Requirements Impact Manufacturers

    The Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is making security a more tangible business concern for many manufacturers.
    By: Zac Amos
    12 June, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    Most Cybersecurity Teams Are Unprepared for AI Cyberattacks

    Cybersecurity teams aren’t the only ones using artificial intelligence to their advantage—cybercriminals are using this technology to launch never-before-seen cyberattacks, catching organizations off guard.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    04 June, 2024 | 4 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    How to Implement Cybersecurity Automation in Education

    The education system is one of those industries with abnormally high risk, making it all the more crucial to implement advanced security measures like automation.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    30 May, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    Seven Best Practices for Secure RPA Implementation

    While RPA is often more accurate than humans, it is imperfect—overreliance can lead to critical security-endangering mistakes.
    By: Zac Amos
    24 May, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    The Role of Computer Vision in Cybersecurity Automation

    Computer vision is crucial in cybersecurity for enhancing threat detection through pattern recognition and anomaly identification.
    By: Zac Amos
    10 May, 2024 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How to Secure IoT Networks in Smart Warehousing

    How to Secure IoT Networks in Smart Warehousing

    When a warehouse experiences a disruption, the consequences ripple throughout the supply chain.
    By: Zac Amos
    22 April, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Security

    Cybersecurity within the supply chain has become an indispensable operational reliability element.
    By: Zac Amos
    11 April, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    Seven Tips for Fraud Prevention for Multi-national Companies

    Fraud prevention is crucial for multinational companies as it safeguards their assets and ensures the trust of stakeholders.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    22 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for How to Apply Automated Threat Modeling to Industrial Cybersecurity

    How to Apply Automated Threat Modeling to Industrial Cybersecurity

    How can companies leverage automated threat modeling to protect themselves from the evolving threat landscape?
    By: Zac Amos
    21 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    How to Secure Machine Learning Data

    Data security is paramount in machine learning, where knowledge drives innovation and decision-making.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    18 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    Implement Automated Threat Intelligence for Improved Incident Response

    Cybercrime is always changing. While staying on top of shifts can be tricky, automated threat intelligence makes it easier.
    By: Zac Amos
    11 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Why Collaboration Is Essential for Cybersecurity Teams

    Why Collaboration Is Essential for Cybersecurity Teams

    Collaboration is essential for effective organization-wide security, yet teams overlook its importance far too often. This feature originally appeared on the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance blog.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    07 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    How Cloud RPA Impacts Automation

    Over the past several years, more companies have begun offering cloud RPA services, allowing customers to automate tasks via web browsers. How does cloud RPA affect automation?
    By: Zac Amos
    21 February, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    7 Tips for Fraud Prevention for Multinational Companies

    Fraud prevention is crucial for multinational companies as it safeguards their assets and ensures the trust of stakeholders. These companies' vast size, geographical spread, and diverse operations expose them to various fraud risks, from cyberattacks to internal misconduct
    By: Zac Amos
    13 February, 2024 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How to Improve Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems

    How to Improve Cybersecurity for SCADA Systems

    SCADA cybersecurity best practices include: segmenting and encrypting networks; emphasizing cybersecurity in training; and implementing automated detection and response.
    By: Zac Amos
    08 February, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    How to Maintain Security When Adding a Chatbot to Your Site

    Should you embed chatbots on your website? Probably, but only after understanding the potential security risks and how to protect against them.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    26 January, 2024 | 4 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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    Leveraging Automation to Achieve Consistent Cybersecurity Compliance

    Threat actors, rising regulation-related costs and prolonged skill scarcity threaten organizations’ cybersecurity compliance. How can automation technology resolve these issues?
    By: Zac Amos
    23 January, 2024 | 3 minutes
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    Do You Have a Cybersecurity Contingency Plan?

    Whether it's a natural disaster or a planned attack, a contingency plan helps you safeguard your company's interests.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Zac Amos
    22 January, 2024 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
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