Mobile technology can increase productivity and employee morale; however, it can also create mobile IT security challenges for employers. Businesses must strike a balance between giving employees the tools they need to work from anywhere and safeguarding corporate data. The…
Ransomware is a billion-dollar-a-year industry, and it’s only expected to get worse. In fact, new ransomware shows its ugly face every single day, increasing risk exposure for businesses of all sizes. Here are a few statistics to put the problem…
Many businesses already know that IT security is critical to mitigating financial risk. Employees know it, too; however, even the most security-minded staff can bypass security protocols when attempting to meet workplace demands and tight project deadlines. How can businesses keep…
In the early 2000s, only Fortune 500 companies or government agencies had to worry about IT security attacks; however, times have changed. Today, cyber-criminals are targeting small businesses in a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, and leisure. In 2015, 43…
Continuous network monitoring has the ability to extend far beyond your office walls. And, even if your business isn’t in a regulated industry like banking or healthcare, it needs a way to ensure the confidentiality and security of private assets…
Every business has a fiduciary responsibility to safeguard its customers' data, especially if you’re processing online transactions. Part of that responsibility is ensuring your business has the financial means to recover and re-secure customer data in the event of a…
If your business has ever considered “going virtual,” you're not alone. In fact, it's estimated that over 50% of people will work remotely by the year 2020. So, you probably have a lot of questions about cloud-based services and virtualization. For…
To say that business has gone mobile would be a huge understatement. Business is mobile and has been for years; however, most mobile phone manufacturers are still failing to meet the demands of business users. Problems range from almost no…
Companies and employees are embracing remote work arrangements more and more often. The reasons could include opening a new business location, changes in lifestyle that require a telecommute, or simply a cost-reduction measure or way to improve productivity. And, many…
Companies without a bring your own device (BYOD) policy are extremely vulnerable to network security threats. Implementing a BYOD policy has quickly become a necessary precaution for all businesses of all sizes. The problem is that many businesses adopt cultures…
