March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 Data security is a key element of business success. However, the more that you look into your options, the more that you’ll realize that three components must come together to ensure your company’s IT security. First, your company must have policies in place related to data. Your staff must be made…Read More »
March 1, 2011
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Data protection matters regardless of what business you’re in. Healthcare providers, technology companies, banks, retail outlets: no matter what your business involves, there is sensitive data. And if you wait until there’s a problem, you’ve waited too long. You should never find yourself in a position in which you look at…Read More »
February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 What do network installers, college students, doctors, traveling salesmen, and government employees – from DMV staff who administer driving tests to senior political appointees – have in common? Need a clue? It involves technology. With increasing frequency, the internet isn’t something that requires a landline connection and a desktop computer. Wireless…Read More »
December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Security and performance are always difficult to balance. The need to secure your network and applications is obvious, but to do so at the expense of performance impedes productivity. Ifsecurity prevents employee efficiency, your company risks assuming a completely new set of costs. Traditional firewall solutions have done little to help with…Read More »
December 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 There are people out there who want your company’s data. From nefarious plots to scam the public to simple acts of digital vandalism, your company’s sensitive information is a target. And the threat isn’t just outside your company. Even within your own walls, there’s the possibility of malicious systems use and…Read More »
November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 Almost nothing is as hectic and stressful as getting ready for anIT security audit. You examine systems, run through your checklists and brace yourself for the findings, wondering what emergency projects will wind up on your team’s plate. Instead of readying yourself to react to the results, it’s better to implement…Read More »
October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18th, 2010 Nobody plans to throw caution to the wind – it just happens to us sometimes. When your company’s employees are out on the road, they may have to connect and work quickly. Whether it’s routine business or a serious client emergency, it isn’t unusual for road warriors to use free airport…Read More »
October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7th, 2010 Whether you’re looking to set an internal baseline or comply with external regulations, you’ve probably had to create an IT security policy. In doing so, you’ve defined the “rules of the road” for your employees and created a framework for protecting your company’s data. There’s only one problem: policies are only as…Read More »
October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4th, 2010 Security policies are guidelines to be enforced – they don’t provide real results. At the end of the day, there’s no substitute for active protection. Don’t rely merely on policies to keep your data safe. Instead, implement data security solutions that transform your internal controls into tangible protective measures. Here are five ways…Read More »
September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27th, 2010 Aside from the routine internal and external threats to your company’s sensitive data, economic factors can have an impact. When economic conditions are tough, as they are now, higher pressure and leaner teams can lead to frustration, and occasionally, employees may turn to theft or malice. Meanwhile, a strong economy can…Read More »