Ten tips for securing mobile devices
Every day, more and more people use portable devices such as laptops, tablets, and smart phones for things they might have previously chosen to do on a desktop computer. These …
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Justifying Security: Cost Benefit Analysis
Placing a value on loss caused by a cyber incident can sometimes be very difficult. Placing a value on a loss that never happens can be even more difficult. Though, …
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An acceptable use policy can save your bacon
The use of computers in the workplace is almost essential in today’s business. They enable people to accomplish a great deal of work rapidly, communicate easily, and collaborate of projects …
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Protecting your business from fraud
You have a thriving business that you are proud of. Maybe you have found the secret formula to serve up a product or service and make the most of a …
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Planning for disaster: Sustaining business through major incidents
Planning for a disaster shouldn’t be a foreign concept to most people. Many people put away funds for an emergency, buy insurance to repair or replace damaged property or help pay for medical …
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Software updates: why you shouldn’t ignore them
You know the drill. Your computer prompts you that there are software updates pending, but it just isn’t a convenient time. Maybe you’re in the middle of paying bills. Maybe …
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NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, also known in the field of security as NIST, is well known for setting industry standards. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, …
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Be careful what you post on social media
Social media has become something everybody uses in at least one form or another. Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and many others are used by several million people every day, often several …
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Shadow IT: The hidden danger
Shadow IT, a term that just sounds insidious. Surely it is something that governments use as a tool for state-sponsored cyber wars, right? The term suggests hidden technologies, lurking in the background. …
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Information Security: A different sort of IT
(Post 12 of the 12-week Information Security Management blog series) Information security is unlike other information technology disciplines. Most others require the professional to be proficient and knowledgeable in their area of …
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