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Thu T.

Product Marketing Manager

Thu T. Pham is a product marketing manager at Duo Security, now part of Cisco. She leads Cisco Zero Trust portfolio messaging and positioning. Thu has ten years experience in the tech and information security fields, as well as a BS in Journalism from Central Michigan University.

38 articles by Thu T.

Key Updates to NIST’s Digital Identity Guidelines: SP 800-63-3

NIST has updated their Digital Identity Guidelines, SP 800-63-3 with final security recommendations - see the new standards that many industries, including government agencies and contractors, need to follow.

Nist, Identity, MFA

Security Hygiene Tips to Prevent Malware Infection & Stop Lateral Movement

From stopping the initial point of infection to narrowing its path of destruction, here are some tips from the US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) to help organizations of all sizes stay safe.

Security Hygiene, Security Basics, Malware, Lateral Movement

PerhapsNotPetya Ransomware: What You Should Know

Two months after the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak, a new wormlike malware variant has more recently plagued 64 countries, disrupting operations worldwide. But is it actually ransomware? Here’s what you need to know.

Petya Ransomware, Wannacry, Windows Security

HHS Urges HIPAA Guidance for Dealing With Ransomware

In the wake of the widespread ransomware attack launched last Friday that has quickly spread worldwide, the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent an email reminder to healthcare organizations, urging them to adhere to the Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) ransomware guide published last year.

Ransomware, Wannacryptor, HIPAA Security Rule, Healthcare Security

Widespread Ransomware Attack Plagues Europe, Asia & U.K. Hospitals

A widespread, worm-like ransomware attack has shut down computers across Europe and Asia, hitting the Spanish telecom provider, Telefonica and operations in major U.K.-based health systems especially hard.

Ransomware, Wannacryptor, UK Cyber Security, Health Data Security, Hospital Security, Windows Security