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The iPad Hype: Much Ado About Nothing?
Apple Computers (yes, that is what it originally was) recently announced a new iPhone-like mobile computing device called the iPad. Unless you live in the most remote of Islands, I'm sure that is all you've heard or read about in the past week. (more...)
Astaro Releases Free Edition for Small Businesses
Astaro Corporation, a leading network security vendor, recently announced the launch of the Essential Firewall edition of its flagship security solution Astaro Security Gateway (ASG), available for free to all organizations worldwide. The Essential Firewall edition is claimed to include all the necessary functionality that all organizations need to secure their networks and operate a successful bu...
Software Vendors Encourage Security Lapses
I am now convinced that computer software vendors, knowingly or otherwise, help perpetuate insecure computer practices. They do this by the ridiculous practice of pushing out updates through executable files which ninety-eight percent of the time will get blocked by the security software we encourage users to install on their systems. You get a notification that an update is available, and you cli...
The iPad Hype: Much Ado About Nothing?
Posted By: Daniel on February 1, 2010 in Cloud Computing, Enterprise Computing, Featured, Gadgets, Macintosh, Small Business, Wireless Technology - Comments: No Comments »
Apple Computers (yes, that is what it originally was) recently announced a new iPhone-like mobile computing device called the iPad. Unless you live in the most remote of Islands, I’m sure that is all you’ve heard or read about in the past week.
Plan Ahead: How a Security Response Plan Can Help Your Business Expect the Unexpected
Posted By: Daniel on December 1, 2009 in Cloud Computing, Email and Spam, Enterprise Computing, Ethics, Featured, Managed Services, Security, Small Business - Comments: No Comments »
Taking steps to protect personal information in your files and on your computer can go a long way toward preventing a security breach. Nevertheless, breaches can happen.
Lock It: Protecting Your Office from Info Thieves
Posted By: Daniel on in Cloud Computing, Email and Spam, Ethics, Featured, Managed Services, Security, Small Business - Comments: No Comments »
Sometimes the key to data security is an old-fashioned lock. Here’s some advice on protecting your customers and employees by securing sensitive data. One important tip: Lock it — Protect the information that you keep.
- Lock, stock — or peril. Computer defenses can be critical, but when it comes to protecting personal information, don’t forget “old school” physical security, too. Discourage light-fingered passersby by making sure every employee has a secure drawer or locker. Centralize sensitive paperwork and limit access to employees with a legitimate business need. Remind them not to leave documents out when they step away from their desks. Shipping data offsite? Consider encrypting it and using a mailing method that will allow you to track the package en route.