Michael O'Dwyer
An Irishman based in Hong Kong, Michael O’Dwyer is a business & technology journalist, independent consultant and writer who specializes in writing for enterprise, small business and IT audiences. With 20+ years of experience in everything from IT and electronic component-level failure analysis to process improvement and supply chains (and an in-depth knowledge of Klingon,) Michael is a sought-after writer whose quality sources, deep research and quirky sense of humor ensures he’s welcome in high-profile publications such as The Street and Fortune 100 IT portals.
Articles by the Author
Libra Is A Good Idea On Its Own, But Not With Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg is still pushing for the creation of Libra, but it's obviously futile for him at this point. He knows we don't trust Facebook.
SSL 101: SSL/TLS Certificates And Why You Need Them
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) refer to security technologies that encrypt data sent between a web server and web browser.
How to Lower the Risk of Employee Data Theft
As IT pros, we’ve been aware for quite some time that some users are a threat to security, whether by their use of shadow IT, their susceptibility to social engineering attacks from cybercriminals, or by using their employee role and access permissions to compromise data...
3 Data Backup Tools Worth Considering
If you are a small or medium business, you may have left your data backups in the hands of outside help or, even worse, to chance.
Bluetooth Security Problems: A Cause For Concern
Bluetooth security… Some consider it an oxymoron, like ‘global intelligence’ community or ‘offshore support’ while others recognize Bluetooth flaws and understand their causes. Whatever side of the fence your opinions lie, it’s fair to observe that Bluetooth has its...
Double Encryption: Is It More Secure Or Dangerous?
Since encryption is used to secure data, it would seem only natural that encrypting something twice would increase security. However, that isn't always the case.
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