When corporations are hacked, everyone hears about it. What you need to know is that small businesses are just as, if not more, vulnerable. Cyber security is a top concern at many companies, but more needs to be done to protect data and reputations. If you’re feeling intimidated by cyber security protocol implementation, don’t be – it’s not as complex as you might think. There are open-source tools you can use, many of which are free. These often include automatic encryption, which … [Read more...]
Staying Safe in the Age of IoT
There’s a push to get everything connected. This push is evident in how many devices, including smart televisions, security systems, sensors, and printers, are connected to the internet in the average office environment today. Wi-Fi security has to be a concern, as these devices can unwittingly become ports of entry for hackers. If you’re currently undertaking an Internet of things (IoT) initiative, the success of that project weighs heavily on network operations and cyber security … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Creating an IoT Security Strategy
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating new ways for enterprises to gather information for analysis with the potential to improve processes and services. From better health care to reduced manufacturing costs, there is a lot of potential for IoT devices to deliver important benefits. Along with ensuring that these devices deliver what they promise, IoT security must be prioritized to protect the broader enterprise. IoT devices are equipped with sensors that gather data and transmit it to an … [Read more...]
Why Enterprises Are Moving to Workload Protection
Attempting to secure data in an era where cyber security threats change by the minute is a lot like trying to win a carnival game that’s rigged against you. The frantic nature of the response, the inability to anticipate next moves, and the chasing of a moving target all seem to be creating a scenario in which it’s impossible to protect your data, or win that giant stuffed dog. As a result, many enterprises are abandoning the protection of servers in favor of workload protection. In a … [Read more...]
Stronger Cloud Security With Managed Services
The cloud has been a beneficial tool for many organizations, small and large. However, with the advantages of moving to the cloud, businesses have also experienced increased security concerns. Petabytes of sensitive data are now being handled via the cloud, which means cloud security has to be more than an afterthought. Prior to the cloud, server rooms had their own on-premise security solutions that IT staff managed. As the cloud became more prevalent, giving up the autonomy that a local … [Read more...]
Cloud Security: What’s the Best Approach to Protecting Your Data?
It’s not unusual for control over data to become an issue in addressing cloud security risks. Managed services, therefore, have not always been a desired part of the overall strategy. Rather, many security managers have preferred to take full responsibility and have complete control over security technologies. But is this the best course of action? Many organizations have limited access to individuals with the expertise necessary to manage a completely on-premise security approach. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Four Key Considerations for Choosing the Right SaaS Solution
Enterprises are increasingly storing data in cloud servers. With data outgrowing on-premise options, both in terms of storage capacity and budgets, the cloud provides a cost-effective solution for handling large amounts of data. It’s also common to apply a security solution to protect data in cloud storage, often through Software as a Service (SaaS). There are many options to choose from when evaluating SaaS for securing data stored in the cloud for your enterprise. Here are the things you … [Read more...]
Cloud Security Strategies for Reducing Risk
The level of change in transitioning to a multi-cloud environment can be overwhelming to some organizations. One area of this change includes data privacy, which needs to remain a top priority for the enterprise IT team. The best-prepared organizations seek out a number of methods to maintain strong cloud security during the transition. Consider, if you’re working with an on-premise environment or just a single cloud-based service provider, how much effort you put into protecting your data. … [Read more...]
Preparing for Future Cyber Security Threats
Taking steps to protect a company from cyber security threats involves constant adaptation. The risks are perpetually changing, and even the most diligent IT safety director may be tempted to throw up their hands now and then. It’s a challenge to fight enemies that swiftly and deftly change their tactics. Recent studies of current cyber security strategies found that many companies are allowing for a lot of risk, and aren’t taking enough action when it comes to preventative measures like … [Read more...]
