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13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Data Backups
When it comes to businesses and data backups, there is far too much misinformation out there. Even the most knowledgeable business owners make rookie mistakes when it comes to handling data backups, and it is because of their misconceptions about how the process works. That is why we want to clear up thirteen of the biggest data backup myths that we have been reading about in recent months. 1. Backup Vendors are all Alike When you are choosing a backup vendor, you need to consider so many different things. You need a backup vendor that offers a full stream of services if you want a solution that is reliable and…
How to Lock Down Your Cloud
In September 2017, credit reporting firm Equifax revealed that the social security numbers and addresses of as many as 143 million of its American customers were compromised in a security breach, according to CNN. This revelation follows other major security breaches from leading reputable businesses including Yahoo, LinkedIn, and Target. The vulnerability of the data held by such major companies shows that all organizations must take cloud data security seriously.
Things That Determine the Speed of VPN Services
One of the most important and common aspects people consider before subscribing to VPN service is speed. Practically, people hardly prefer to select a slower VPN service no matter how secure it is. Let’s take a look at the major aspects that influence the speed of a VPN service. With knowing it, it will be more easier for you to pick one of top speedy VPN service.
Equifax Affects Almost All US Adults – Cybersecurity Still Not Taken Seriously
Recently, approximately 143 million Americans had their sensitive personal information exposed due to a data breach at Equifax, one of the top three major credit reporting agencies in the US. According to the FTC, the breach lasted from mid-May through July, in which time the hackers were able to access people’s names, SSNs, addresses, and driver’s license numbers.
The Next Cybersecurity Weapon: Self-Driving Cars
A new report shows that the fastest growing crime in the world is cyber-crime. Commenting on the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2017, Hiscox CEO Steve Langan said that in 2016 “cybercrime cost the global economy over $450 billion, over 2 billion personal records were stolen and in the U.S. alone over 100 million Americans had their medical records stolen,” reports CNBC.
Is Cyber Security Dead?
If anybody in the U.S. hadn’t heard about cyber security before 2016, you can bet that they’ve heard about it by now. From Russian hacking and interference during the 2016 election, to the Dyn DDoS attack that shut down Internet traffic on the East Coast for half a day in October the same year, cyber security began to dominate the headlines, especially toward the end of the year. The year 2017 hasn’t seen any type of slowdown in terms of cyber security incidents. The UK Parliament was recently hit by a cyber-attack, and ransomware damages alone are projected reach $5 billion by the end of the year, a fifteen-fold increase…
What is Penetration Testing and How Does it Help Ecommerce Sites?
In this day and age, pretty much every self-respecting business will have at least a minimal online shopping service. As traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ stores are gradually being shunned in favour of buying goods online, retailers large and small should consider taking every precaution to protect themselves and their customers. Much like they would with a physical store, basically.
Cyber Threats Amid Growing Global Tensions
As global tensions continue to climb in the wake of to North Korea’s nuclear activity, many are focused on the physical aspects of a possible global conflict. Unfortunately, what many aren’t focused on are the aspects that are not so physical.
How the Culture of Collaboration Increases Security Risks
Nearly three-quarters of employers say collaboration is very important to their business, according to research from Queens University of Charlotte. Collaborative workplaces benefit from the diverse skills of numerous employees who enjoy greater opportunities for learning from one another. However, despite the many benefits of the culture of collaboration, this increased teamwork carries greater security risks.
4 Things a Business Needs to Understand About Data Breaches
Data breaches have become a fact of life for businesses. Ruthless hackers infiltrate systems, injecting malware and stealing vital information from companies. You must protect your organization from them. When you can’t, you must behave proactively to lessen the damage. Here are four things a business needs to understand about data breaches.
The Benefits of Mobile Device Management
Today businesses and companies develop and evolve faster than you read this article. They expand and so require more and more technical support to ensure that work it done properly and in time. For this reason more and more businesses today use mobile device management systems or at least consider doing so. Mobile device management systems were created and developed to simplify usage of several mobile devices at a time, regulate file transferring between them, improve cooperation between workers and departments, and many other reasons. But the main point of their existence is to let users of different devices synchronize them and use same set of files and documents from…
Is Your Construction Site Security Lax? Here’s How To Improve It!
Because construction sites are such busy places, it can sometimes be hard to keep on top of security. As a result, some thieves take advantage of that fact. They could steal plant machinery and power tools in broad daylight if they wished! Of course, it doesn't have to be that way. There are some practical steps that you can take.
