cybersecurity

Our personal, digital, national and military security depend on a safe cyber space.

Your Guide to Software Patching
We would like to think that once we’ve installed a piece of software that there are no other tasks necessary. However, if you’re not looking past its current usage and only planning on thinking about when it’s time to upgrade, you could be putting your entire infrastructure at risk.
By John Teehan6 years ago in 01
Things You Should Know About Online Security
You should know how you can protect yourself while using the internet. The protection is as a result of the increase in the fraud and phishing attacks meted by hackers. Cybersecurity should be your priority, as you can lose your data to the hands of the wrong individuals.
By Kevin6 years ago in 01
Are Computer Cloud Services a Secure Option for Your Business?
To cloud or not to cloud? That’s a very good question. It’s a particularly important question if you run a small or medium-sized business and are trying to maintain a technological edge in order to both serve your clients better and stay ahead of the competition.
By John Teehan6 years ago in 01
The Best Ways to Keep Your Business Data Safe from Cyber-Thieves
Regardless of their size or industry, every business is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats in one way or another. Large corporations store everything from sensitive client and personnel data to proprietary information and budgets on servers. Retailers have detailed inventories and records. Even small, local businesses likely have stored accounts payable and receivable information that they wouldn’t want to get into the wrong hands. If you’re connected to the internet, you could be a target of cyber-criminals. These thieves always seem to find new ways to steal data, but the more you know about protecting yourself, the easier it is to catch up.
By Kevin6 years ago in 01
How Employees Can Be Your Greatest Cybersecurity Asset
Nearly half of all businesses have or are going to experience a cyber threat this year, and that number is growing. Every year we read about more cyberattacks and serious data breaches affecting entities of all sizes from local government offices and small-to-medium sized businesses, to sprawling behemoths such as Facebook.
By John Teehan6 years ago in 01
The 7 Things You Need to Do to Make Your Business WiFi Secure
Setting up a WiFi network is generally a fairly easy task. Plug it in. Copy down some letters and numbers. Let it rip. The problem is that this process ignores all security considerations. Because WiFi works in the background of most people’s thoughts, it’s easy to forget it’s even there. Unfortunately, there are plenty of malicious folks who haven’t forgotten that your WiFi exists and they are only too happy to let themselves into your network without your knowledge in order to snoop, steal, or possibly damage your data.
By John Teehan6 years ago in 01
Biometric Authentication—A Defence Against Cybersecurity Threat
Passwords and pin codes have been around for years, even before the advent of the internet. In ancient times, people used passwords during wars to differentiate friends from enemies. In 1960, the password entered the computer science domain to protect the files and folders and keep them private.
By Gabriel Luke6 years ago in 01
Choosing a VPN
A VPN is a wonderful thing for any internet user who values privacy and security. But when it comes to actually choosing a VPN, there is a lot to consider. Different VPNs have different user experiences, and there are more serious differences as well. Here’s what you need to consider when you’re choosing a VPN service.
By Marshall Stevenson6 years ago in 01
What You Need to Know About Databases
If you own a company, you probably have a database of some sort, especially if you do anything online. You may not know what your database is, or maybe you just do not know how it works and how data is extracted from it. This is okay, but you do need to be aware that it contains extremely sensitive information about your customers.
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in 01
Is Google Drive Secure for Lawyers? (Cloud Storage Security)
In the current age of digital technology, there is no dearth of options for the storage of files. With hardware devices of various storage capacities, people have choices to store files and folders of almost any size. But the majority of people prefer online storage options to access and share files easily. When it comes to online storage options, Google Drive tops the list of options.
By shopia dicousta6 years ago in 01
Cybersecurity Month: 10 Super Easy Tips That Will Make Your Online Life Secure
Traditionally, October is Cybersecurity Month. And, even though it is coming to a close, you still have some time to improve your online habits.
By Daniel Markuson6 years ago in 01
Ditching the Paper and Going Electronic
Keeping important paperwork organized is the best way to protect personal financial interests. An organized filing cabinet or safe is a great start. People are working more than ever, and may not have the time to keep up with these papers. Stacks of mail are easily pushed to the side when life is busy. Here are a few tips on how to be more organized.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in 01