In this time of heightened security concerns, most employers have sternly warned employees not to use passwords like “password,” but that doesn’t mean companies are making significant headway in eliminating the problem of weak passwords that compromise an organization’s security. The LastPass 2018 Global Password Security Report reports the average password security score of more… Read more »
Read the ArticleThere are some classic signs that your email has been hacked, but many won’t be apparent to you until someone gets in touch to point them out. Oftentimes, a hacker will use your account to send spam emails or phishing messages to your contact list. The only way you might notice an email data security… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhen Hurricane Sandy finished blasting through New York and New Jersey in 2012, she left in her wake billions of dollars in damages to homes and businesses. Fires, power outages, storm surges, flooding, and gale-force winds gut-punched many companies, highlighting their vulnerabilities when it came to recovering data and restoring their technology systems after a… Read more »
Read the ArticleThink of how much time your technicians spend addressing help desk tickets and how much money is spent on hours dedicated to these, often times, menial tasks. One excellent solution to reduce hours logged on client IT assistance is to keep a compendium of client knowledge and manage that knowledge base appropriately. Knowledge Base As… Read more »
Read the ArticleMore companies now understand that the data they collect can provide new opportunities to boost the bottom line and provide a competitive advantage, but there still remains distinct challenges about how to use data to its full potential while ensuring it remains secure. There has been plenty in the news about the challenges of securing… Read more »
Read the ArticleYou’ve probably heard the stats on data breach. Ponemon reports that a data breach costs on average $3.86 million, and even a single lost record can cost $148! While these numbers sound menacing, the real cost of a data breach will be much lower for many businesses because it depends on variables like the number… Read more »
Read the ArticleNeed a kick in the butt to bolt down your data protection strategy? Look no further than the tumultuous world of cybersecurity. According to an annual study conducted by Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 million in 2018, a 6.4 percent increase over the previous year. The study also reported… Read more »
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