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 […]
Businesses across all industries have to deal with cybersecurity threats that come with the increasing use of connected devices. To secure organizational data, it is critical to establish robust cybersecurity frameworks for the Internet of Things (IoT). In an effort to standardize processes and ease the burden of data environment information security, the National Institute […]
It started a long time ago. People and governments have always wanted to have means for conversing in private and exchange secure messages. And when you see government officials gathering to discuss how to spy on your online communications, you see nothing new. The problem is that in the digital age you cannot spy on […]
For most small business owners, technology is something they use to create a competitive edge. Many businesses around the country have cyber networks that they work on daily. While most business owners will reach out to professionals for computer repair Howell, they neglect to get this same professional assistance when it comes to cybersecurity. Each […]
Every single company has to take the appropriate security measures to safe-guard their information. Imagine a scenario where there is a breach of security and confidential data is stolen. This would be less than ideal, and it would cause panic throughout the office for days to come. With the technological innovations available on the market […]
The term BYOD refers to employees using their personal devices for business purposes. This could include editing business documents on a private laptop, connecting to the company network when working remotely, or accessing work emails from smartphones. It’s becoming routine for companies to officially recognize this practice with standardized procedures, but it often occurs under […]
You’ve heard of it – of course. You may even know that cybercrime is the second-most-reported economic crime, with the potential to create organizational and financial havoc for every kind of business and disruption of individual’s lives as well. You probably have some kind of anti-virus program, but criminals get smarter every day, and it’s […]
Customers have a wide range of options available to them these days when it comes to how they choose to pay for items in stores. Credit cards have far surpassed cash as the preferred payment method, and your business needs to ensure that you are protecting your customers’ sensitive data. You do this through what […]
If you need to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), then you have to start with network segmentation. This crucial process involves the development of controls that will improve the security of your firm’s data. You should strive to convince the PCI auditors that you comprehend the purpose and objectives […]
Companies are creating and handling more data than ever before. Keeping so much enterprise data secure has become increasingly challenging, even for organizations that have dedicated a lot of resources to it. Hackers have taken notice and are employing ever-more sophisticated attack strategies. In order to successfully combat the ever-changing threat landscape, organizations must utilize […]
People generally use computers for different purposes and though they might have heard about cybersecurity, only a small percentage among them takes it seriously. The technically savvy crowd is fully aware of it and they do what is necessary to protect their systems, devices, and networks. However it’s the majority, whom tend to ignore security […]
Justifying expenditures on cyber security can be difficult for some decision makers. Most business owners want to invest in products and services that yield tangible results and have a very clear correlation with increased profitability. The problem with spending money on cyber security is that the focus isn’t on increasing your cash flow or reducing […]
Most of us use laptops, tablets, smartphones along with more than one operating system these days. Pre-emptive internet safety is no more restricted to a single device protection. General usage of the Internet, instant messaging, email, web services and social sites is extensive and hence greater is the need for Internet security software for safe online […]
