Data Security Management
Implications of Data Breaches and How to Safeguard Your Data
No business ever wants to hear they’ve become a victim of a “data breach”. Just thinking about it can send a shudder down the spines of businesses, employees, and customers. However, the reality is that businesses of all sizes are targets and could be a victim at any time. The using the right data security…
Read MoreGuidelines for Small Business Cybersecurity
How Should Small Businesses Approach Cybersecurity? As long as businesses rely on the Internet, cybersecurity will always be a concern. Small businesses are no exception when it comes to the need for a good cybersecurity approach. The impact of an attack can be particularly severe because their financial resources tend to be more limited. This…
Read MoreHow To Recognize and Guard Against Phishing Emails
Phishing emails have been around for decades, yet they’re still one of the more effective online scams. They continue to become increasing harder to recognize, but it’s easier when you know some common red flags to watch out for. What Are Phishing Emails As the name implies, phishing emails literally “fish” for information. This…
Read MorePrivacy on the Internet: Should Your Business Worry?
Everything that happens online stays online–forever. Internet giants, like Google and Facebook, take this to the next level by tracking every move you make online. With these companies being such an integral part of the Internet, privacy seems impossible. However, people are starting to take a stand by using privacy-focused search engines like DuckDuckGo and…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Business from Ransomware
Ransomware attacks are a major cyber threat facing all types of businesses. During a ransomware attack, the perpetrators encrypt all of your files and demand a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore access. Failure to pay the ransom within a certain amount of time results in losing access to all of your files. Many times, these…
Read MoreAre Your Third-Party Vendors Your Biggest Security Risk?
Many businesses use third-party software and service vendors to perform a variety of functions. Their products and services can improve efficiency and profitability, streamline business operations, and offer competitive advantages. However, one drawback of using these vendors is the potential IT security risk. These risks can be wide-ranging, whether it’s outdated software, passwords that are…
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