When so much our life is conducted online, keeping our personal details safe and away from hackers is the responsibility of every one of us who uses a smart phone or computer. You already carry out your software updates regularly and have installed high-grade anti-virus software not to mention a solid firewall, but if you’re […]
The problem with cybersecurity is that it is often emphasized for the large firms and neglected by small businesses, with a whopping 87 percent of small business owners thinking that their firms are not at any risk of being hacked. The fact is that approximately 50 percent of small businesses are likely to be hacked. […]
There are a whole lot of things that can make running a business an extremely difficult experience. This probably shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone with any experience in business. After all, if you try to set up a business with the expectation that it’s going to be easy, you’re in for […]
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation has been around for a little while now since being introduced in the Uk earlier this year. With more businesses implementing new camera systems combined with cloud CCTV storage as a result of the guidelines, we discuss what businesses in the county can do to ensure continued […]
The idea of security, especially regarding business data and financial information, is a top priority right now. In the past, it might have been okay to use options like Google Drive or Dropbox, but now with the constant data breaches and security issues businesses of all sizes face, there are questions of whether Dropbox is […]
If you don’t have a network discovery tool yet, getting one should be a very good idea. The use of a network discovery tool helps you find and manage all of the devices within your office space. This enables you to track after your entire IT environment and make sure that no security vulnerabilities exist […]
Advances in technology have changed the way that people view privacy and people’s perception of what is safe and what is not safe. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, the thought of revealing your true name in a chat room or your true location was taboo. Now, it’s commonplace on sites like Twitter and […]
Cybersecurity is not just for the big players like eBay or Amazon. Cyber-crime statistics for 2017 revealed that over one-third of global cyber-crime victims were small enterprises with 250 employees and less. Small businesses such as home-based entrepreneurs who rely strongly on the Internet for marketing can also benefit from being cyber conscious. Small businesses […]
The threat of hacking is something that every modern business must face, irrespective of how many customers it serves or the industry it occupies. Because of this it is vital for decision-makers to embrace the need for suitably robust cyber security solutions. Even if you are not an expert in hacking prevention, there are some […]
With the way modern businesses are run, every company has to function like a global organization. Even small businesses rely on cloud computing to interact with customers, vendors, and partners around the world. As a result, this expansion creates new risks for a company, especially when it comes to network and data security. Hackers and […]
Long gone are the days when cybersecurity was an IT issue; now it is a business one too. A recent report from Telstra shows that over 59 percent of enterprises experience business interrupting security breaches once in a month. With the increase in digitalization, the number of connected devices also has increased, leading to a […]
Around 1 in 10 of businesses are burgled annually, with 50% seeing some kind of property crime within their lifetime. Your base of operations is often your lifeline to success, which means it needs to be well protected against criminal activity if you’re going to conduct a smooth and cost-effective operation. But with so many […]
Russian bots, hacked emails, stolen identities, the 24 news cycle is awash with stories of digital security breaches. And the concerns over these breaches is absolutely justified. But securing your business against digital attacks cannot be your only security focus. Terrorism, corporate spying and physical attacks on staff are all major concerns for businesses of […]
We’re all living in increasingly riskier times. From natural disasters to cyberattacks, running a business is costly and dangerous endeavour in 2018. Not only can these events cause serious disruption to business operations and profits, for small businesses especially it can mean shutting down for good. It doesn’t have to be quite so bleak as […]
Social media data breaches have been making headlines recently, and they could put your company’s reputation at risk. While it is true that social media can be a valuable part of your marketing arsenal, it is important to preserve your security while using these platforms. Here’s what you need to know. Social Media Risk Factors […]
