Cloud! Cloud! Cloud! It’s the buzz word of the times but is it really right for my business? Let’s start by defining it. In short, when something is “in the cloud” it is simply on a server which is sitting somewhere else as opposed to in your office, and it is accessed over the internet. Read more about Do I need a server in my office anymore?[…]
The use of mobile devices in business continues to rise as employees are expected to be productive at any time wherever they happen to be. This presents a particularly large challenge for businesses that are subject to compliance standards such as HIPPA as lost data can mean heavy duty fines and reputation killing exposure. So Read more about What are some mobile device management practices that I should use for my business?[…]
Defense in depth using multiple layers of security technology is critical in protecting your organization from cyber attacks. That’s a given. However many CEOs and business owners still have trouble understanding how company culture can play just as big a role in your cyber survival. The common belief in most organizations is that they will Read more about How does company culture play into defending and recovering from cyber attacks?[…]
Email has become a critical part of business communications. As such, employees are expected to respond to email in real time, all hours of the day. The most convenient way to implement that is to setup their work email on the personal mobile device so it is right there when they need it. The question Read more about Do I need to worry about my employees having company email on their personal mobile phones?[…]
Technology in business has been a given for may decades however over the years it has transformed from being an unwanted evil to a necessity for survival. One challenge is that human willingness to accept and adapt to change is greatly outpaced by innovation in technology. This can either drive an innovative and open culture Read more about How does technology drive culture?[…]
With all of the cyber attacks in the news lately, you have likely heard about bitcoin. Unless you are in the technology space, this might sound like something from a movie plot but believe it or not it is a valid form of currency around the world. Bitcoin is an electronic currency that was created Read more about What is bitcoin and why would I need it?[…]
With businesses today having to abide by one or more compliance standards such as NIST, PCI or HiPPA, the question about penetration testing often arises. Many compliance standards require that you perform a penetration test at least annually, but very little additional information is provided about what that means. To begin, there is a difference Read more about What is penetration testing and why is it important?[…]
Just because you are a small business owner does not mean you are a small target; in fact, about 1 in 3 of all cyber espionage attacks in the U.S. pray on small businesses. Espionage attacks are on the rise and frequently automated to target small businesses in the masses—while one business alone might not Read more about Can cyber espionage affect my small-business?[…]
In a business world where organizations expect you to be connected and productive at all times of all days, the convenience of having publicly available wireless networks wherever you are is fantastic! Or is it? The answer is, it depends. The availability of an internet connection can cut both ways. While it can give you Read more about Can I trust the wifi in public places?[…]
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy recently released his strategy for protecting the state from cyber security attacks. The strategy document discusses steps that the government should to take in order to be prepared for an attack and how to mitigate some of the damage that could be done by one when it happens. He also looks Read more about What do I need to know about the recently released Connecticut cyber security strategy?[…]