1000 US small business owners were surveyed in 2016; nearly 10% of them said that they had suffered from burglary or theft. Burglary or theft can cause small businesses massive financial difficulties, not to mention potential disputes with insurance providers with regards to any potential damage or cash recovery. By not having any security measures […]
In 2014, a hacker group gained access to Sony Pictures. Investigators, in particular, the CEO of Cylance speculated that the hackers targeted Apple IDs with a phishing attack and once a user fell prey to the attack, the hackers made their way into Sony servers. Such attacks are on the increase and as of last […]
Did you know 2 million workers report being victims of workplace violence every year? As an employer, if your workplace has never experienced any insecurity or violence cases, it’s easy to let your guard down. A person with criminal intent can break in and cause harm, a client can assault an employee, or your workers […]
Your business is your baby. It faces both physical and digital dangers and one little slip can cost you and your business a fortune. Identity thieves don’t only target individuals, but businesses as well. Address the issue before it becomes a crisis with these preventative measures: Recognize It There are over a dozen ways a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) is a set of rules that, simply put, changed the way that personal information of individuals within the European Union (EU) is collected and processed. They set up the principles for data management, by dictating the rights of the individuals. Needless to say, not applying these rules will […]
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 […]
