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What to learn from Sony’s security breach

The scale of the recent security breaches at Sony, which led to the cancellation of The Interview’s theatrical release, can make the company’s problems seem beyond the realm of the average small business. But the security mishaps that created the circumstances for the hack are as applicable to modest local and regional companies as they… Continue reading What to learn from Sony’s security breach

3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

Any business can become the victim of security breaches on a mass scale, as shown by the debacle which recently eclipsed Sony and forced it to temporarily cancel the release of blockbuster movie The Interview. Beneath the dramatic headlines are lessons for small business owners everywhere in how simple errors in IT security management can… Continue reading 3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

What do Sony’s troubles say about security?

Sony has learned the hard way what havoc can be wreaked when a lapse of basic security principles is allowed to go unchecked. On the receiving end of the recent hack which saw the company lose its vital email communication systems for days – reverting to pen, paper and fax machines – and with the… Continue reading What do Sony’s troubles say about security?

5 Ways to stay safe online

One of the biggest business technology trends of the past half decade or more is the increasing amount of business that is conducted online. These days, many businesses have integrated online solutions into daily operations and have reaped the benefits. The downside to this is the on-going threat to online security. With an ever-increasing number… Continue reading 5 Ways to stay safe online

5 Online security tips

Any business with Internet-based systems should be taking the appropriate steps to ensure that their activities and information are secure from the ever-expanding number of online threats. This can be tough, especially for businesses who operate almost exclusively online. To help, here are five tips that can help keep your online activities safe from attacks.… Continue reading 5 Online security tips

5 Ways to secure online activity

As businesses continue to implement more and more Internet-based systems, there is always the risk that systems could be breached and security compromised. If you conduct business online, there are a number of measures you can take to ensure that your activities and your company’s vital information are secure. Here are five. 1. Use two-factor… Continue reading 5 Ways to secure online activity

Shellshock 101: What is it?

Earlier this year news broke of one of the most widespread and potentially devastating bugs to-date – Heartbleed. While heartbleed was massive and companies are still dealing with the fallout to this day, news has recently broke of an even bigger potential threat: Shellshock. This is a security issue all business owners, managers, and employees… Continue reading Shellshock 101: What is it?

Are you suffering from Shellshock?

When first announced in April of 2014, Heartbleed was one of the biggest security issues ever uncovered. Companies scrambled to patch systems and ensure they were protected from this problem. While big news, there is a recently uncovered security flaw called Shellshock which could make Heartbleed look relatively small in comparison, and it is a… Continue reading Are you suffering from Shellshock?

New security flaw leads to Shellshock

In late spring of this year news broke of the biggest security issue to date – Heartbleed. Many companies leapt to secure themselves from this, but the fallout from it is still being felt. That being said, there is a new, even bigger, security problem called Shellshock that all businesses need to now be aware… Continue reading New security flaw leads to Shellshock

Business security: 5 Common flaws

With the ever growing number of security threats faced by businesses around the world, the vast majority of business owners have adopted some form of security measures in an effort to keep their organizations secure. But, how do you know the measures you’ve implemented are actually keeping your systems safe? Here are five ways you… Continue reading Business security: 5 Common flaws