The current, constantly changing cybersecurity threat climate has turned security personnel into walking stress balls. Every time they see a new headline about a new breach involving a major retailer, financial institution, social media platform or healthcare organization, they wonder if their defenses are strong enough. They wonder if their organization will be next. When [...]
Organizations use cloud-based and packaged applications for a number of tasks, but a custom solution is sometimes needed to fill a specific business requirement. In-house software development might seem like an appealing option on the surface. You work directly with your own developers who are focused on your organization’s applications. An in-house development team will [...]
Many companies are compelled to provide some level of network access to vendors and partners in order to do business effectively. Unfortunately, there is mounting evidence that these third- and fourth-party connections create substantial cybersecurity risks. In many cases, partners and vendors with privileged access to confidential and sensitive data represent a greater threat to [...]
We are familiar with the malicious activity that exists in the cyber world; however while many of us hear about security breaches and cyberattacks, most of us do not know the “what” behind the end result. Below are eight of the common security risks that exist: Bot: Bot is a program that is remotely triggered [...]
By enabling cost-effective access to enterprise-class services and solutions, cloud computing can level the playing field for small businesses. The problem is that many of these businesses don’t fully understand the rules of the game. Cost-effective, user-friendly and extremely flexible, the cloud presents an enticing alternative to the cost and management burdens of on-premises infrastructure. The [...]
Information technology has historically played a supporting role in most organizations. IT systems and applications help to automate and streamline workflows and provide employees with the information they need to make decisions and serve customers. In this traditional model, technology is vital to operations but not necessarily core to business strategy. That’s changing rapidly. Smart [...]
That is unfortunate, but it will never happen to me. That is a shame, but I will deal with it if in fact it actually happens. Thoughts such as these pop into our head when a major incident or crisis occurs, especially when it is related to cyber-security. Due to this, networks are often left [...]
“Time is money” is an old adage usually attributed to Ben Franklin. There’s nothing like system and network downtime to help you see the truth in that phrase. Given the importance of IT to business operations, even a short interruption in service can be financially crippling.According to a recent global survey conducted by Enterprise Strategy [...]
When we spend money on a product or service, we set forth expectations and guidelines. We made the purchase or signed the contract because we see the value in what is offered. Differing from a tangible good, a service requires exactly what it states- “service.” The customer must receive the treatment, package, and respect [...]
Mobile technologies have profoundly changed how organizations conduct business, share information and interact with customers, employees and partners. However, the increased use of smartphones and other mobile devices for business purposes has created significant potential for security breaches. Studies find that organizations are surprisingly cavalier about the security of these devices. Although 93 percent of [...]
