TAGITM Monthly
July 31, 2020
 
President's Message
Happy August in Texas! I hope you all are staying cool, healthy and destressed (not distressed). Things are definitely happening in the world of TAGITM.
How Passwords Get Pillaged is No Secret
Secure Networkers, LLC
There are several different ways that passwords can be stolen, and understanding how bad actors work to gain access to your secret codes may instruct you on how and why to make your passwords harder to break. This month we share with you the not-so-secret secrets about how passwords without complexity can get pilfered.
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TAGITM Updates
A First – Combined Treasurer’s Report and Annual Conference Update
Will it ever end? The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have no end in sight. It will end, it just doesn’t seem like it at times. COVID-19 has impacted us all, personally and professionally, including TAGITM. As you know, the 2020 Annual Conference had to be postponed and moved to a virtual format.
Bernie Acre Appointed to the Texas Cybersecurity Council
We are pleased to announce that Bernie Acre, Chief Information Officer, for the City of Bryan was recently appointed as a Partner to the Texas Cybersecurity Council.
Sentinel IPS
Client First Consulting Group
In the News
New 'Shadow Attack' Can Replace Content in Digitally Signed PDF Files
ZDNet
Over half of the most popular desktop PDF viewer applications are vulnerable to a Shadow Attack, a technique of forging documents that relies on the concept of view layers.
How the Commercialization of Bug Bounties is Creating More Vulnerabilities
The Verge
In this interview, founder and CEO of Luta Security Katie Moussouris discusses the history of bug bounty programs and how the commercialization of the practice has resulted in unintended consequences.
Your Partner for Smart City Technologies
Scientel Soluitions, LLC

Scientel is a universal integration company that offers 360° technology services supporting the dynamic and sophisticated communications, video and data management needs of clients. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our Customers, Partners, Employees and Community. Headquartered outside Chicago with additional offices across the United States, Canada and Europe; Scientel has the capabilities and experience to service international clients across the globe.
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BerryDunn
5 Tips for Cutting Budgets in a Crisis Without Hurting Security
CSO Online
Research company Pulse reported in June that 23% of security budgets have been frozen and 49% have been reduced. Here are ways that CISOs can cut budgets without long-term negative effects on security.