Cloud service providers (CSPs) often claim that their customers’ personal data is secure in their clouds. You can now check to see whether that is the case, thanks to a global standard published in 2014. People often refer to the standard as ISO 27018 but its official title is “ISO/IEC 27018:2014 — Information technology — Security techniques — Code of practice …
Now that 2016 is well underway, you should review how well you protect your family and business computers, mobile devices and information in the new year. Being safe online is becoming more critical with more devices connecting online every day. Criminals are likely to redouble their efforts to make money by gaining unauthorised access to online banking details or other …
While some businesses do not bother with an IT Budget, they can be extremely worthwhile. Besides helping you manage costs, an IT budget can highlight areas where you might need to invest more resources. It can also keep you on track in meeting your financial goals. Here are eight tips that can help you prepare an effective IT budget for …
Password protection is essential to avoid hackers into your private and personal data. On Tuesday, the password-management company SplashData released its annual list of the most popular passwords of the past year. SplashData took a look at the more than 2 million passwords that got leaked last year, analyzing the most commonly leaked passwords and those that were least secure. Most …
Apple has built a solid reputation for producing secure mobile devices. Some of the tech giant’s customers believe that Apple products are so secure that they do not need to take any additional security measures. However, Apple’s mobile devices are not without their flaws. There are known vulnerabilities in the iOS operating system and in the devices’ built-in apps. Plus, …
As cited in CompTIA’s 4th Annual Trends in Managed Services report, “the global managed-services market is predicted to grow to $193B by 2019, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.5%.” What is fueling this impressive level of adoption? Why are so many business owners fans of your business model? We dug into the report to examine the top …
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a set of technologies allowing multimedia communication over the Internet. VoIP has had a substantial impact on the functioning of businesses and communication. The key benefit is obvious — saving money. With no long distance or toll charges, VoIP became an instant hit after launch. Over the years, the application of VoIP has grown …
Windows 10 includes the Wi-Fi Sense feature. It’s gotten good press and bad. By learning the facts without all the hype, you can make up your own mind about whether to use it. Wi-Fi Sense helps you find open wireless access points, better known as open Wi-Fi hotspots, so you can get online. You can also use it to connect …
Innovation is the driving factor in our today´s economy and has to be engaged in. However, there are some factors in our society that are preventing innovation from taking place at a faster speed. A study of innovation and data use A study conducted by Intel and Harris Poll discovered that there is a distrust against data usage inhibiting the process of …
Email mistakes caused by careless human error is one of the main causes of IT mail problems. Many companies know how disastrous these mistakes can be. As the Ponemon Institute’s 2014 Cost of Data Breach Study pointed out, nearly one-third of all data breaches were caused by careless human error. Email mistakes in particular stand out as significant causes of …
Cyberthreat vulnerabilities are everywhere. Cybersecurity firm Zimperium announced in July 2015 that it had discovered a major vulnerability in Google’s Android mobile operating system. The flaw potentially allows hackers to access approximately 95% of all Android smartphones and tablets. That adds up to around 950 million mobile devices that are at risk. A Uniquely Dangerous Cyberthreat Usually, hackers need their …
As a business owner, you likely need to connect your computers to the Internet. One way to do so is to set up a local area network (LAN). With a LAN, you can provide Internet service to computers located in a relatively small area, such as an office building. When deciding between Wired vs Wireless Networks here are a few …