As America winds down from four years of horrific mismanagement at the hands of the incompetent Biden administration, few issues stand as glaringly urgent as America’s cyber vulnerabilities. For President Trump, who is returning to the Oval Office amid a torrent of pressing global concerns, cybersecurity represents a battlefield that demands not only rhetoric, but bold, decisive action.
It is a battlefield plagued with the potholes of bureaucratic inertia, technological lag, and perhaps most alarmingly, a talent shortage that threatens to leave the U.S. woefully unprepared for the cyber onslaughts ahead.
Microsoft, the Silicon Valley titan that holds the reins of countless federal contracts, has emerged as an unexpected cheerleader for stronger cybersecurity efforts from the Trump administration. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president, has issued urgent calls for the U.S. government to take a tougher stance on cyberattacks emanating from Russia, China, and Iran. However, before we rush to brand Microsoft as the paladin of cybersecurity, let us not forget the tech giant’s patchy track record.
Despite pocketing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to bolster U.S. cyber defenses, Microsoft has been implicated in hundreds of breaches, many of them alarmingly high profile. Critics might say this is akin to hiring a security guard who leaves the vault door ajar and then suggests installing more locks. Yet Microsoft’s calls are not without merit; the company has a point when urging the administration to tackle state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups with greater urgency.
Speaking of APTs, the danger posed by state-sponsored hacking collectives is as pervasive as it is sophisticated. Countries including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have turned cyber warfare into a lucrative national sport. China’s Gelsemium group, for instance, has been linked to a sinister Linux backdoor called WolfsBane, a malware capable of infiltrating critical systems with stealthy precision. Meanwhile, Russia’s Cozy Bear and Fancy Bear groups continue to target Western governments, private enterprises, and election systems with brazen impunity. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
