Every employee shares one inescapable flaw that is putting your business at risk. They’re human. 59% of data breaches can be traced back to something an employee did (or didn’t do), which invited a cyber-attack. To lock hackers out, build security awareness and respect into your company culture, so that maintaining digital security becomes as…
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: 1. Poor spelling and…
To help ensure safe, efficient computer systems, you need to monitor and manage all facets of your IT environment regularly. This means you need to: Apply Software Updates Applying software updates is a task that sometimes gets postponed or ignored, but it is crucial that you apply updates promptly. Proper patch management helps to fix…
Many internet users may not have heard about the Heartbleed bug which is a security bug that have been around for about two years. Few weeks ago, security researchers announced that OpenSSL had a security flaw that allowed hackers to extract massive amounts of data from some of the most common internet services. These are…
The following are 7 of the top security threats to watch out for in 2014 and how to avoid them. Malware and viruses Malware is essentially used to disrupt computer operations, gain access to private computer systems and/or gather sensitive information. Up-to-date malware detection and antivirus programs remain the most effective defense against malicious software…
Seasoned companies know the value of developing and implementing IT roadmaps for their organizations. It is just as important for small and medium businesses to have a roadmap that addresses their business challenges and highlights available technological opportunities. Ideally, the roadmap should identify the company’s technological needs along with how technology is to be implemented…
If your computer is running on anything older than Windows 7, it’s time to upgrade. Microsoft is suspending its support for Windows XP in 2014, cutting all Microsoft security updates. Software vendors are also likely to withdraw their technical assistance soon after, so this is the best time to ensure you’re not left behind. Why…
Identity theft has become a serious concern today, and while it sometime occurs as a result of careless internet use, it can also be due to a business security breach. The loss of customer data can be very costly to a business, and might easily drive away customers or even lead to legal penalties. In…
Who would imagine a world without phones today? If it’s not your home phone or office phone, it is the cell phone, the new craving of the times. Phones have become essential and our preferred choice of communication although their basic technology goes back to decades ago. In the last 10 years, the advent of…
Remote access technologies have been available for a while and they come in different shapes and forms. Commercial and free software, unattended and user-initiated remote control, and Web-based and desktop software are the most common. It has many benefits. It is convenient for businesses and the employees (avoid driving back to work to print one…
