Posts Tagged ‘Security’
Offer Varied Payment Options to Boost Sales and Enter New Markets
With the rise of digital commerce and global payments and the increasingly interlocking global nature of business of all kinds, small business owners have a whole host of new tools and options at their disposal to compete in the marketplace. One wonderful facet of this new reality is that small business owners can enjoy patrons…
Read More5 Steps Businesses Should Take Now to Protect Data
As massive data breaches continue to make headlines and businesses around the globe scramble to improve their security strategies, it’s more important than ever to take data protection seriously. But where should small businesses start making changes in the vast field of data security? Get your small business up to speed with these five steps…
Read More7 Easy-to-Follow Tips for Computer Security
On a daily basis, I get walk-ins at my computer repair company who ask very similar questions: How can I protect my identity and sensitive information when surfing the web? Quite a few people aren’t aware of the repercussions of downloading obscure files. Furthermore, forgetting to update their anti-virus may leave them open to attack.…
Read MoreThis is What It’s Like When AI and Small Business Collide
In current times, it’s no secret that digital devices and online data are constantly at risk. However, The Washington Post recently reported serious numbers from security firm Sitelock, revealing that “the typical small business website is attacked 44 times a day and software ‘bots’ are visiting these sites globally an average of 152 million times…
Read MoreWhat GDPR Means for Your Data Protection Compliance
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, will change area of business from cybersecurity, human resource and market to technology. The law is such as game changer that 92 percent of U.S. companies consider making GDPR compliance at the top of their to-do list, according to a PWC survey. With the GDPR becoming…
Read More4 Security Tips for Protecting Employees’ Mobile Devices
It used to be that employing a remote workforce was a bit of an anomaly. Today, it’s the norm in dozens of industries around the world. However, just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean it’s free of risk. Your business needs to take a proactive approach to securing mobile devices, otherwise you’re going to be a…
Read MoreDoes It Matter Where You Store Your Data? You Bet It Does!
Unless you live out in the wilderness, completely cut off from modern society, your personal data has probably been compromised at some point. Most only become aware of this fact when a huge data breach like the one Equifax experienced in 2017 comes to light. That breach compromised the sensitive information of 145 million Americans…
Read MoreSecurity Awareness Training
With the explosion of cybersecurity threats in the present era, it is imperative that you incorporate security awareness training into your employment process. This includes things such as webinars to which your employees have access, as well as training sessions conducted by security experts. Your employees’ facility with these techniques will help minimize the threat…
Read MoreYou Can’t Prevent Fraud with a Fragmented Approach—Try This Instead
Fragmented approaches to business can come in many forms. From standard procedure to development modeling, a business’s structure is a combination of many elements. Whether process or vision, a cohesive roadmap is always a good idea when it comes to improving efficiencies. However, many enterprises completely overlook the need for a cohesive approach when it…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Convert Your Website to HTTPS Now!
If your organization or business website still uses HTTP, it’s time to convert it to HTTPS! Many small-to-medium businesses and nonprofit organizations may not be aware that their websites’ http standards are outdated. Because many are without internal marketing or IT experts, this issue may be completely off their radar. What’s HTTPS? Here’s a good explanation: “HTTPS, the…
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