What is HTTPS? HTTPS stands for “Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure”. It is an internet protocol that allows for the secure flow of information between a server (website) and client (whoever is accessing the server). HTTPS sites provide numerous benefits over HTTP for internet users, including: Authentication – ensures that the intended website is shown to […]
Cybersecurity
Phishing Is Up During COVID-19 – Are You Prepared?
In the realm of cybersecurity, do you think you are covered? 74% of hackers say they are rarely impressed by an organization’s security measures. So why aren’t they impressed? Are your firewalls not tall enough, is your system not up to date, is your IT defense force not up to snuff? No, it’s because 93% […]
Security and Usability: 3 Ways You Can Have Both
While surfing the web, you can come across a debate in the business world that you can either have security or usability, but not both. Historically, usability trumped security. There was no way for the average computer user to incorporate security practices into their daily routine. But with the advent of new technologies, that paradigm […]
Six Challenges Your Small Business Should Not Overlook, Especially During a Crisis
Life is hard during this unprecedented time for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Profit margins can be tight, competition can be fierce, and the decisions you make can make or break the company. But there are some challenges that it is all too common for SMEs to overlook, or not put enough weight of […]
How To Protect Your Business From Data Fraud
By October 2020, every American brick-and-mortar merchant will be required to use chip transactions. Failure to do so will result in the brand being liable for any fraud that results. Why is this? Chip cards reduce the rate of counterfeit payments received. In 2019, 99% of American payments were processed on chip cards; and during […]
7 Tricky Signs of a Computer Hacker
According to a study conducted by Clark School, hackers attack every 39 seconds (or about 2,244 times a day). Easy access to cheap tools and malware make it easy for them to get the job done. There is plenty of information online that can help a person get their hands on malware, such as viruses […]
5 Top Reasons to Assess Your Cybersecurity Risk Right Now
Running a business can be risky since you don’t know when disaster can strike. For example, one day you could be going on with normal operations and then one of your machines just breaks down. If you didn’t have a contingency plan for that, you can lose a lot of money from stalled operations. Nowadays, […]
